Background
Shakman was born and raised in Ventura, California.
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Matt Shakman
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Shakman went on to attend Yale University where he graduated with an art history & theater double major.
Career
He is most well known for his work on. After finding success acting as a child, starting with commercials before landing a series regular role on Just the Ten of Us, he stepped away to attend The Thacher School in Ojai. lieutenant was at Yale where Shakman became interested in theatre, going on to direct a number of stage productions.
While at Yale, he also sang briefly with Out of the Blue, an a cappella singing group.
After university, Shakman lived in New York City for several years before permanently moving to Los Los Angeles As a child actor, Shakman is best known for his role as Graham "J.R." Lubbock, Junior. in the Growing Pains spin-off series Just the Ten of Us (1988–1990).
His other television acting credits include The Facts of Life, Highway to Heaven, Diff"rent Strokes, Night Court, Good Morning, Mission Bliss and Webster. He also appeared in the films A Night at the Magic Castle (1988), and Meet the Hollowheads (1989).
Since 2002, Shakman has mostly been directing for television
Still 2012: Los Angeles
Achievements
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2012: Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Milton Katselas Award for or Special Achievement in Direction 2012: Los Angeles Weekly Award (nomination)-Direction of a Musical 2011: Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award (nomination)-Direction 2009: Garland Award, Direction 2008: Ovation Award, Direction 2008: GLAAD Award, Los Angeles Production 2005: Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Direction 2004: Ovation Award (nomination)-Direction 2002: Garland Award for Direction 2002: Los Angeles Weekly Award (nomination)-Direction 1989: Young Artist Awards – Best Young Actor/Actress Ensemble in a Television Comedy, Drama Series or Special.
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