Matt Battaglia - Biography

Born in Tallahassee, Florida as the youngest of four children. Spent most of his life growing up in suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Attended the University of Louisville, became an All-American middle linebacker and led the nation in tackles his junior & senior years, totaling 153 & 166 tackles, averaging a collegiate high of 15 tackles per game, 2 years back to back. He played in the NFL with Cleveland Browns & Philadelphia Eagles. Created The Mint Jubilee, a celebrity driven charity event at the Kentucky Derby which has raised millions of dollars for cancer patients He co-founded this event in memory of his mother whom he lost to cancer. He Produced a television show of this event which aired worldwide in over 200 million homes. Most recently,he Co-Produced the Golden Globe nominated feature film "Brothers" (2009)and won 2 Emmy's in 2011 for Executive Producing "Last Shot with Judge Gunn". He has been credited in over 100 film and television shows.