Matt Shakman

Matt Shakman (born August 8, 1975) is an American film, television, and theatre director, and former child actor. He is most well known for his work on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Fargo and Game of Thrones. He is the artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, California. 2Early life Shakman was born and raised in Ventura, California. 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. Shakman went on to attend Yale University where he graduated with an art history & theater double major. It 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 Angeles. 2Career As a child actor, Shakman is best known for his role as Graham "J.R." Lubbock, J