Matt Lauria

June 22, 1984 — Washington, D.C.

Matthew Lauria is an American actor best known for his series regular role as football player Luke Cafferty on NBC's "Friday Night Lights". He had a recurring role as Ryan York, Mae Whitman's love interest, on the NBC drama series "Parenthood". He currently stars as Ryan Wheeler, a troubled former MMA champion, on the DirecTV sports drama series "Kingdom".