Matthew Sprouse is an American educator and television producer, who also holds the position of Vice President of Programming and Executive Producer at Jupiter Entertainment. He’s probably best known for his contributions to notable series such as “Vanished”, “Modern Marvels”, “Sons of Guns”, and “Welcome to Myrtle Manor”.
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Early life, family, education
Matthew Sprouse was born on 16 November 1963, in the United States, so is 60 years old as of 2023. Growing up, he enjoyed spending time in front of the TV, watching movies and cartoons. This early passion inspired him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Matthew hasn’t revealed any information about his parents and siblings, as he prefers to keep their privacy. He matriculated from a local high school, and later completed his college education. After graduating, he moved to Italy and made a home for himself in the small town of Arezzo.
Career
Before the beginning of his career in entertainment, Matthew worked as a teacher for several years, and gave private English lessons to earn extra money.
His career began in early 2000s when he worked as associate producer on several TV shows, such as “DIY to the rescue,” and “Kitchen Accomplished.” In 2009, he finally produced his own TV series, called “Garage Mahal.” Hosted by Bill Goldberg, Darren Moore and Brain Corsetti, the show focuses on transforming ordinary garages into extraordinary spaces. The show typically features a team of designers, builders and craftsmen, who collaborate to upgrade and renovate garages, turning them into functional and visually impressive areas.
Following this debut, he produced several episodes of the TV series “Renovation Realities,” a show centered around home renovations. The series was on air for 223 episodes, and finally came to a close in 2016. Each episode featured a new renovator, and their unique house renovation challenges. The show became widely popular due to its fun and relatable nature.
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From 2013 to 2015, Matthew worked as the executive producer on 21 episodes of the reality TV series “Welcome to Myrtle Manor,” which centered around the owner and peculiar residents of a trailer park. Most notable cast members of the show included Amanda Lee Adams, Roger “Bandit” Kelly, and Taylor J. Burt.
Around that time, he also produced 19 episodes of the reality TV series “Wild West Alaska,” which centers around the lives of vibrant character out of Alaska. The show has a comedic tone, and things are frequently taken out of proportion. Most notable cast members of the show are Ken Feinman and Carolyn Nolin – Matthew’s involvement with the show ended in 2015, while the show has a total of 36 episodes.
After 2017, he was involved with several TV crime series, such as “Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery,” and “Snapped Notorious: Ted Bundy.”
In recent years, he produced the TV series “Where We Call Home,” which premiered in 2022, and centers around commercial and unconventional properties being turned into modern homes. That same year, he also produced the show “The Williams Family Cabin.”
In 2023, he produced an episode of the popular reality TV series “In with the Old.”
Family, children
Matthew Sprouse was married to Melanie Wright, who was his college teacher. The two dated for a brief period of time, before getting married in 1990, however, their marriage wasn’t long lived, and they divorced just seven years later, but the couple had two children, twins Cole and Dylan Sprouse. They were born in Arezzo, Italy, only 15 minutes apart, on 4 August 1992. Shortly after they were born, the Sprouse family moved back to the US.
After his divorce with Melanie, Matthew has revealed any information about new relationships.
Cole and Dylan Sprouse
Matthew’s sons, Cole and Dylan, followed closely in his father’s footsteps, and embarked on their own careers in the entertainment industries.
Cole and Dylan Sprouse embarked on their acting journey with commercials, reportedly at only eight months old, and the film “Big Daddy” (1999). However, it was their roles in the Disney Channel series “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” (2005) that catapulted them to widespread recognition. The show is sitcom that follows mischievous twin brothers, Zack and Cody Martin, as they navigate adolescence and create chaos while living in the Tipton Hotel. The show’s success later led to a spin-off, “The Suite Life on Deck,” further solidifying their status as teen idols.
Taking a hiatus from acting to prioritize education, both twins enrolled at New York University. Cole pursued archaeology, and Dylan delved into video game design, showcasing their commitment to personal and academic growth.
Returning to the entertainment scene, Cole found new success as Jughead Jones in the popular TV series “Riverdale.” Meanwhile, Dylan explored diverse projects, including independent films and modeling, demonstrating their versatility and maturity in their respective careers.
Beyond acting, the Sprouse twins ventured into entrepreneurship, co-founding All-Wise Meadery, a New York-based artisanal meadery. This move showcased their interests and endeavors beyond the realm of entertainment.
Ex-Wife Melanie
Not much is known about Matthew’s ex-wife and their relationship, including the reasons for the divorce. However, Melanie is fairly active on social media, most notably Instagram. She frequently posts selfies and insights into her daily life. On the other hand, she occasionally posts photos from Cole and Dylan’s early days, showing that she misses and loves them. One of her posts features her hugging the two boys, captioned with the words “Where are they now?”
Reportedly, Melanie is no longer a part of their life as she had problems with drugs and alcoholism following the divorce with Matthew. It is unknown whether her drug related problems were present during her marriage. However, it is certain that she is supportive of her two boys and wishes them the best.
Matthew’s appearance
Matthew stands at a height of 5ft 5ins (1.65m) and weighs around 132lbs (60kg). He has short brown hair and hazel brown eyes. He reportedly has no tattoos on his body.
Matthew loves to accessorize, frequently wearing sunglasses, necklaces, and rings. He loves wearing leather jackets and denim jeans, paired with black boots.
Social media presence
Matthew is a very private individual, and as such has no major social media accounts such as Instagram and YouTube.
Matthew’s net worth
As of 2023, Matthew Sprouse’s net worth has been estimated at around $12 million. His financial wealth comes from his successful role of executive producer at Jupiter Entertainment.
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