business | March 13, 2026

Matt Lattanzi

Birth Name: Matthew Vincent Lattanzi

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 1, 1959

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Polish (mother)

Matt Latanzi is an American actor and dancer. His roles include My Tutor, Xanadu, Rich and Famous, Grease 2, That’s Life!, Roxanne, and Catch Me If You Can (1989).

He has a daughter, singer and actress Chloe Lattanzi, with his former wife, Australian singer, songwriter, and actress Olivia Newton-John.

Matt’s paternal grandfather was named Vincenzo/Vincent Lattanzi. Vincenzo was Italian.

Matt’s paternal grandmother was named Rose. Rose was Italian.

Matt’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Slowikowski.

Source: Matt’s paternal grandparents, Vincenzo/Vincent Lattanzi and Rose, on the 1930 U.S. Census –