August Maturo is an American actor who became a sensation after appearing as Auggie Matthews in the comedy television series Girl Meets World that began to be aired on Disney Channel on June 27, 2014. He has also starred in several films like The Nun (2018) and had launched his own eponymous YouTube channel on September 10, 2013, dedicating it to science experiments. He has garnered more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
August Maturo
Nick Name
Auggie
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Ventura, California, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Siblings – Michele Maturo (Older Sister), Ocean Maturo (Younger Brother)
Manager
He is represented by –
- Don Buchwald & Associates L.A.
- Paradigm Talent Agency
Build
Slim
Height
4 ft 11 in or 150 cm
Weight
30 kg or 66 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Italian descent on his father’s side of the family and of Jordanian Arab descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Distinctive Features
- Shapely lips
- Cleft chin
- Curly hair
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in several commercials including the one on Hyundai Sonata in 2012.
Religion
Judaism
August Maturo Favorite Things
- Food – Vegetarian
- Interests – Going to school, having learned to read and write at the tender age of 2
- Subjects At School – Mathematics, Science
- Hobbies – Playing the piano, Singing, Dancing, Playing with his younger brother
- Best Friend –
- Professional He Would Like To Become When He Grows Up – Director, Singer, or Scientist
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August Maturo Facts
- He was named after his month of birth.
- He and his brother Ocean has shared the same birthday, only being born 4 years apart.
- When he was 3 years old, he had acted in a church play and realized his calling. He had conveyed his deepest wish to his mother, that was to be on stage always and not in the audience. Supportive of her son’s dream, his mother had booked an agent for him and upon attending auditions Maturo had easily captivated casting directors and producers that led him to land back to back projects.
- He had first appeared in the TV movie Applebaum (2012) as Isaac and he had then gone on to have the guest-starring roles in various sitcoms such as Weeds, How I Met Your Mother, Dads, and Raising Hope.
- August has played the role of Auggie Matthews in Girl Meets World, who was named after him.
- His brother Ocean has played a younger version of Auggie in season 3 of Girl Meets World.
- The production team gave him the silver boxing gloves pendant from Girl Meets Bear as a gift.
- August has believed and participated in the cause of spreading awareness and promoting the importance of creating an action plan for children and grown-ups who are affected by severe food allergies, a challenge that Maturo had faced since he was only 3 years old when he discovered that he was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, coconut, and sesame.
- He has affirmed that he can map and name every single country in the whole African continent.
- In the summer of 2017, his family had adopted a German Shepard puppy, naming her Sailor.
Featured Image by August Maturo / Instagram
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Facts of August Maturo
- full nameAugust Maturo
- weight30 kg
- height4 ft 11 in