Introduction
Matthew David McGorry (born April 13, 1986) is an American actor and activist. He is best known for his roles as John Bennett in the Netflix comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black and as Asher Millstone on ABC's How to Get Away with Murder.
Early life and career
McGorry was born and raised in Manhattan (New York City), and began performing at age nine. He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York, followed by Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. McGorry began his career as a personal trainer, fitness writer for Men's Journal, and competitive bodybuilder.
Acting career
On television, McGorry made his debut in 2011 on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. He later appeared in guest-starring roles on Person of Interest, Gossip Girl, and Royal Pains before breaking out in a recurring role on the Netflix dramedy series Orange Is the New Black as corrections officer John Bennett in 2013.
In 2014, McGorry was cast as a series regular on Shonda Rhimes' drama series How to Get Away with Murder. In the same year, he was cast in the indie drama How He Fell in Love.
Personal life
He identifies himself as a feminist and is interested in various social issues.