Matthew Daddario was born on January 1, 1987, in New York City, New York. He is the son of lawyer Richard Daddario and Christina Daddario, a lawyer and former head of the New York City Police Department. He is the middle child in a family of three siblings, with older sister Alexandra Daddario and younger sister Catharine Daddario. Growing up in a family of attorneys, Matthew originally intended to pursue a career in law before discovering his love for acting.
Matthew's acting career took off in 2013 when he landed a role in the romantic drama film "Breathe In" alongside Felicity Jones. This role helped him gain recognition in the industry and set the stage for his future success. In 2016, he was cast as Alec Lightwood in the Freeform show "Shadowhunters," a TV adaptation of The Mortal Instruments book series by Cassandra Clare.
Matthew met his wife, Esther Kim, a travel blogger, and the couple tied the knot on New Year's Eve in 2017. They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2020. Matthew's family life has always been important to him, and he often credits his siblings for their support and encouragement throughout his career.
Matthew comes from a family of entertainers, with his older sister Alexandra Daddario making a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her roles in the Percy Jackson film series and the HBO anthology series True Detective. His younger sister, Catharine Daddario, is also pursuing a career in acting, following in her siblings' footsteps.
As Matthew's career continues to thrive, he shows no signs of slowing down. With a growing fan base and critical acclaim for his performances, he is poised to take on even more challenging roles in the future. Whether on the big screen or the small screen, Matthew Daddario's star is on the rise.