Mark Matkevich, 1978
Actors · June 19, 1978
Mark Matkevich
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Mark Matkevich is 48 years old, born June 19, 1978 in United States · Gemini.
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About
Mark Matkevich played Drue Valentine across 17 episodes of Dawson's Creek, the role that defined his acting career. Born in 1978, the American actor and art gallerist has appeared in Sweet Home Alabama, Ed, Joan of Arcadia, Tru Calling, NCIS, Dexter, and Drake & Josh. In 2011, he co-founded Axiom Contemporary, an art gallery in Santa Monica specializing in pop and contemporary works. A Gemini, Matkevich balances creative pursuits across entertainment and visual arts.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Mark Matkevich is best known for playing Drue Valentine in 17 episodes of Dawson's Creek, the late-1990s teen drama that launched his acting profile. Born June 19, 1978, he is an American actor and art gallerist. Beyond Dawson's Creek, Matkevich appeared in the film Sweet Home Alabama as Patrick Dempsey's friend and held recurring roles on Ed and Joan of Arcadia. He played Dan, a medical student, in the Tru Calling episode "Haunted" and guest-starred in Season 5 of NCIS. His television credits also include appearances in Showtime's Dexter and a guest role in Drake & Josh, where he played rock guitarist Devin Malone. In 2011, Matkevich shifted focus toward the art world, founding Axiom Contemporary, a gallery in Santa Monica, California. Axiom specializes in pop, abstract, neo-street, and contemporary works from international artists across all mediums and has exhibited at major art fairs in New York, San Francisco, Miami, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Aspen. Matkevich graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and attended Temple University in Philadelphia. As a Gemini, he embodies the sign's duality—splitting his energy between performance and curatorial work. His life-path number 5 suggests a natural restlessness and adaptability across multiple creative fields.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Matkevich grew up in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where he attended Cardinal O'Hara High School. He studied at Temple University in Philadelphia before pursuing acting in Los Angeles. These formative years in the Northeast provided the foundation for his later work in entertainment and art curation on the West Coast.
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Trivia
- Matkevich played Drue Valentine in 17 episodes of Dawson's Creek, a role that became his signature television appearance.
- In addition to acting, he co-founded Axiom Contemporary in Santa Monica in 2011, an art gallery that exhibits international contemporary and pop art.
- He appeared as Patrick Dempsey's friend in the film Sweet Home Alabama and guest-starred as rock guitarist Devin Malone in the Drake & Josh episode "Guitar".
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Mark Matkevich reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
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CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Mark Matkevich?
- Mark Matkevich is 48 years old (born June 19, 1978).
- When is Mark Matkevich's birthday?
- Mark Matkevich was born on June 19, 1978.
- What is Mark Matkevich's zodiac sign?
- Mark Matkevich is a Gemini, born June 19, 1978.
- What is Mark Matkevich's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Mark Matkevich was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Mark Matkevich from?
- Mark Matkevich is from United States.
- What does Mark Matkevich do?
- Mark Matkevich is a actor.
- Is Mark Matkevich still alive?
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