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Matt Battaglia

Matt Battaglia

Actor, also producer · Born September 25, 1965 (61) · Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Matt Battaglia is an American actor producer and producer. He is also a former All-American football player and played in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles as a middle linebacker.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 25, 1965 (61)
From
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
53 on MovieCove · 66 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 6% in 30 days

What are Matt Battaglia's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 70th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
30%
Morality
26%
Bonds
17%
Self
14%
Power
11%
Ideas
2%
Survival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 4
Ally
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Thrilling
4
Absurd
3
Dread
1
Warm
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Matt Battaglia's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 47 of their 53 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Pluto TV (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Matt Battaglia's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

66 credits, 53 with a MovieCove page.

  • For All Mankind(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as John Glenn

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Brian Banks(2018)

    as Pete Carroll

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Best. Worst. Weekend. Ever.(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Colonel Cliff Andropolis (Argo's Dad)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bill Landry

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • 9-1-1(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Van Cleef

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • MacGyver(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Reserved Man / Fixer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Reality(2014)

    as Mike

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Rescuing Madison(2014)

    as Martin

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • True Detective(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Commander Floyd Heschmeyer

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • The Client List(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Jenkins

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Franklin & Bash(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Johnny

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Thor(2011)

    as Pete

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Ward

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Client List(2010)

    as Don

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Brothers(2009)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Perfect Game(2009)

    as Coach McAllen

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Kill Theory(2009)

    Co-Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Kurt Holgate

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Curtis Nett

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • The Big Bang Theory(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Reynolds

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Kipling

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Hollis & Rae (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Jim Clements

  • Big Love(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sheriff Thomas

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain William Fuller

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Tides of War(2005)

    as Dizzy Malone

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Harrison Green

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Century City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Portnoff

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Porcaro

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Half Past Dead(2002)

    as 49er Three

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Trevor Valone

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • What I Like About You(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Pendulum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as William Cobb

  • 24(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Agent Jennings

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Queer as Folk(2000)

    Show 27 episodes · as Drew Boyd

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Weber Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Dan

  • The Michael Richards Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcus Feal

  • Malcolm in the Middle(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Merl

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Kiss of a Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nathan Leigh

  • Avalon: Beyond the Abyss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Pete Trudeau

  • Becker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Lester

  • Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business(1998)

    as Luc Devereaux / GR44

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Journalist

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms(1998)

    as Luc Devereaux / GR44

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Dean

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • George & Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Raven(1996)

    as Martin 'Duce' Grant

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Daniel Boone

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Arli$$(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Rack · as Skip Myers

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Pacific Blue(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Lloyd · as Rip Cutter

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Bryce Canyon

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Not Again! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Clete

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Alexander Kellogue

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Showgirls(1995)

    as Andrew Carver's Bodyguard

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Joseph

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Richard Locke

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Chantilly Lace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chris the Pizza Boy

  • Joshua Tree(1993)

    as Michael Agnos

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Renegade(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Twin Peaks(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Cop · as Cowboy 3

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Coach(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Player

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • B.L. Stryker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Pete

  • 21 Jump Street(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Tim

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Rudy Simms

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Knots Landing(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Duke

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 66 titles from 1979 to 2019; peak year 1997.

Biggest box office

Brothers (2009)

$43M worldwide

Highest rated

Brian Banks (2018)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Brothers (2009)

Film career

19792019

Peak 1997 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1993Screen debut· Joshua Tree
  • 1998First top-billed film· Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting64 of 66: 64 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thProducing2 of 66: 2 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s5 · acting1990s23 · acting2000s23 · 21 acting · 2 crew2010s14 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 25% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Matt Battaglia's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 32nd percentile, the median of all 15; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 53 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up22
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th11
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 53 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved8
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser24
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

Tides of War (2005)

70th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

True Detective (2014)

Midcredits 98th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Matt Battaglia's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 41 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Matt Battaglia work with?

People who share at least 2 of Matt Battaglia's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Burt Reynolds shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers