Matt Lintz
Birth nameMatthew Lintz
Birth dateMay 23, 2001 (age 25)[1]
Birth placeOrlando, Florida[2]
Years active2009–present
Relatives
SpouseGracie Sapp (m. 2025)
OccupationActor

Matthew Lintz (born May 23, 2001) is an American actor. He is best known for playing an older version of Henry in the AMC television series The Walking Dead (2018–2019) and Bruno Carrelli in the Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel (2022).

Career

Lintz starred in commercials from the age of four.[3] He made his acting debut in Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009).[3][4] In 2015, Lintz auditioned for the role of Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War. He was reportedly among the top three actors in talks for the role, but he eventually lost the role to Tom Holland.[5][6]

In 2018, he appeared in the Primetime Emmy Award-winning show, The Alienist alongside Daniel Brühl.[7] That same year, Lintz played the older version of Henry in the ninth season of the television series, The Walking Dead.[8] He made a guest appearance in the tenth season.[9] Lintz's younger brother, Macsen, played a younger version of his character while his older sister, Madison, had previously starred in the first two seasons.[10][11]

In November 2020, it was revealed in set photos that Lintz would be playing Bruno Carrelli in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).[12] The show premiered on June 8, 2022, and ran for six episodes.[13][14][15]

In 2022, Lintz was announced as a content creator partner for G Fuel.[16]

Personal life

In May 2024, Lintz announced on social media that he was engaged to his partner,[17] with the two marrying a year later.[18]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes productions that have not yet been released
Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotesRefs.
2009Halloween IIMark[3]
2010The CraziesDistraught Son[3]
The Way HomeTucker Simpkins[3]
2011A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a SongVictor Van Ravensway[19]
Level UpTalking Boy Scout[20]
2012A Smile as Big as the MoonShawn Kersjes[3]
Piranha 3DDDavid (Freckled Boy)[19]
What to Expect When You're ExpectingDisruptive Kid[7]
2014Kill the MessengerEric Webb[20]
2015PixelsMatty van Patten[19]
2016The Free State of JonesYounger Coleman Brother[20]
2026Grizzly NightRoy Ducat[21]
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2010Memphis BeatScotty GrovesEpisode: "Baby, Let's Play House"[3]
2011Army WivesChrisEpisode: "Farewell to Arms"[3]
2012RevolutionJackEpisode: "The Children's Crusade"[7]
2013BansheeHoraceEpisode: "Wicks"[7]
Sleepy HollowThomas GreyEpisode: "John Doe"[7]
2018The AlienistStevie Taggert8 episodes[19]
2018–2019The Walking DeadHenry11 episodes[22]
2022Ms. MarvelBruno CarrelliMain role; miniseries[12]
2022Marvel Studios: AssembledHimselfDocumentary; episode: "Assembled: The Making of Ms Marvel"[23]

References

  1. ^ LaBrosse, Joe (May 23, 2020). "The Walking Dead alum Matt Lintz celebrates his 19th birthday". Undead Walking. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "BIRTHS". Orlando Sentinel. June 10, 2001. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
  3. ^ "MATT LINTZ - Biography". ZSC. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Todisco, Eric (June 8, 2022). "Matt Lintz: 5 Things To Know About The Actor Playing 'Ms. Marvel's BFF Bruno". Hollywood Life. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Ms. Marvel's Matt Lintz Was Almost the MCU's Spider-Man". Marvel. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
  6. ^ Acuna, Kirsten (June 4, 2022). "'The Walking Dead' star Matt Lintz was in the running to play Spider-Man years ago before he was cast on 'Ms. Marvel'". Business Insider. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  7. ^ Levy, Dani (15 February 2017). "TV News Roundup: Matt Lintz Joins 'The Alienist' as Series Regular, 'Cloak & Dagger' Adds to Cast". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "The Walking Dead's Matt Lintz cast in Ms. Marvel series". Undead Walking. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  9. ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (October 20, 2019). "The Walking Dead Showrunner Explains Carol's Hallucinations and Self-Destructive Behavior". ComicBook.com. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "The Walking Dead revisiting season 2 – character portraits". Undead Walking. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  11. ^ "'Walking Dead' Delivers A Carol Easter Egg On Easter". HuffPost. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
  12. ^ Anderson, Jenna (November 19, 2020). "Ms. Marvel: Disney+ Series Casts Matt Lintz in Key Role". ComicBook.com. Archived November 20, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  13. ^ Paige, Rachel (June 22, 2022). "'Ms. Marvel': Exploring Kamala Khan and Bruno Carrelli's Relationship". Marvel.com. Archived June 22, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  14. ^ Harbet, Xandra (June 23, 2022). "Matt Lintz Dishes What He Learned From Daniel Brühl On The Alienist That He Brought To Ms. Marvel - Exclusive". Looper. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Sisavat Solís, Monica (July 10, 2022). ""Ms. Marvel" Star Matt Lintz Reveals Whether He's Team Bruno or Kamran". Pop Sugar. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  16. ^ "'Ms. Marvel' Actor Matt Lintz Partners with G FUEL". BEV Net. 24 August 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  17. ^ Matt Lintz (May 6, 2024). ""Forever with you ❤️""
  18. ^ Matt Lintz (May 26, 2025). ""To my beautiful Mrs. Lintz, I love you forever 🤍""
  19. ^ "Why Bruno Carrelli From Disney+'s Ms. Marvel Looks So Familiar". Looper. 31 May 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  20. ^ Hansen, Renee (May 2022). "The Walking Dead's Matt Lintz stars in Disney+ Ms. Marvel series". FanSided. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  21. ^ Cranswick, Amy (December 18, 2025). "Beware the bear in trailer for survival thriller Grizzly Night". Flickering Myth. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  22. ^ Acuna, Kirsten. "10 actors who you might've forgotten starred on 'The Walking Dead'". Insider. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  23. ^ "Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Ms. Marvel - Official Trailer". Comics2Filmz. Retrieved April 2, 2023.