Matt Craven Biography

Like many of his Canadian contemporaries, actor Matt Craven broke into films by way of such adolescent sex comedies as Meatballs (1979) and Hog Wild (1980). Craven honed his acting skills on the off-Broadway stage, beginning with the 1984 production Blue Willows. He has since contributed supporting performances to films like Blue Steel (1990), A Few Good Men (1992), and Crimson Tide (1995). Matt Craven's TV-series roles include bartender Ritchie Massina in the Robby Benson starrer Tough Cookies (1986) and Bobby Kratz in the Alan Arkin vehicle Harry (1987). In 1998, Craven was part of an ensemble cast for the medical drama L.A. Doctors. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

• 1. Kale Brecht: Do you think he sees us?
  2. Daniel Brecht: No, he can't see us. But trust me, he can feel us watching.
  From Disturbia. Submitted by Kerwin M (5 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: Birds don't talk and they don't teach, okay? They just repeat what we say. They don't understand.
  2. Marie: P-- P-- Paulie understands!
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: [sarcastically] Pretty quiet, aren't you there, professor?
  2. Paulie: I was quiet. I'm sorry I was, but I was afraid of him.
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: [shaking Marie's hand] That's a strong handshake.
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: [after Paulie bites him] When did we get a bird?
  2. Marie: [picking Paulie up] G-- G-- Grandpa g-- got him for me. [Warren is shocked to hear his daughter stutter] H-- h-- his n-- n-- name is Paulie.
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: [he and Lila are arguing about Marie's stuttering problem] Do you think she'll be made fun of?! Because I can guarantee you that she will be!
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: [seeing Marie at the party] Wow! She's growin'. Hi, bunny! How's my big girl?
  2. Lila Alweather: Say hello to your daddy, Marie.
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: Hey, Marie. I'm goin' to the store. You wanna take a ride with me?
  2. Marie: N-- n-- no! Paulie i-- i-- is helping me... learn some new words.
  3. Warren Alweather: No, bunny. Birds don't talk, and they don't teach. Okay? They just repeat what we say. They don't understand.
  4. Marie: P-- Paulie understands!
  5. Warren Alweather: [after Paulie keeps silent and doesn't talk] Pretty quiet, aren't you there, professor?
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)

• 1. Warren Alweather: I don't think she can tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
  2. Lila Alweather: Come on.
  3. Warren Alweather: You know what she said? Are you ready for this? She said the bird told her the cat started it.
  4. Lila Alweather: She said that to you?
  5. Warren Alweather: Yeah.
  6. Lila Alweather: She's 5 years old. It's her imaginary friend.
  7. Warren Alweather: I don't know. She doesn't have any other friends. She hasn't made any other attachments. I just... you know, I really think that we should consider getting rid of the bird.
  8. Lila Alweather: I don't know, Warren. She loves that bird.
  From Paulie. Submitted by Anthony A (8 months ago)