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United States August Maturo has transitioned from a successful child actor in television to a critically acclaimed lead in feature films and a spokesperson for food allergy awareness.
August Maturo partnered with Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmakers 'Just Like You Films' to produce and star in 'Just Like You - Food Allergies,' a docu-drama hybrid feature film about food allergies, also shot in virtual reality. This project aims to show audiences firsthand what it's like to live with life-threatening food allergies through immersive storytelling.
August Maturo is a spokesperson for the FAACT, dedicated to spreading awareness and promoting the importance of creating an action plan for individuals affected by life-threatening food allergies.
Born in Ventura, California, in 2007, August Maturo began his acting career at the age of four after discovering a passion for performing in a church play. His early talent quickly led to professional opportunities, including a guest-starring role on HBO’s ‘Weeds’ and a recurring role on ‘How I Met Your Mother’. At just five years old, Maturo secured a Disney Channel contract, becoming one of the youngest actors to do so. This led to his breakout role as Auggie Matthews in the hit Disney Channel Original Series ‘Girl Meets World,’ a character he portrayed for 70 episodes from 2014 to 2017. The show premiered to 5.2 million viewers and garnered multiple award nominations, including three Emmy Awards, three Teen Choice Awards, and a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award.
Maturo further expanded his career into film, notably appearing in the widely successful horror film ‘The Nun’ (2018), which grossed over $366 million worldwide. He portrayed ‘Daniel’ in the film, acting alongside Demián Bichir and Taissa Farmiga. He then took on lead roles in two feature films: ‘Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog’ (2019), where he played Joshua, and the Shudder/AMC+ horror/thriller ‘Slapface’ (2021), where he starred as Lucas. His performance in ‘Shepherd’ earned him the MovieBuff 2021 Independent Film Award for Best Breakthrough Performance, and for ‘Slapface,’ he received the Best Actor Award at Grimmfest in the UK, with the film achieving a 91% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2022, Maturo launched his own production company, Maturo Entertainment, and partnered with Emmy Award-winning filmmakers to produce and star in a docu-drama hybrid feature film about food allergies, also shot in virtual reality.
Beyond his acting work, Maturo actively advocates for food allergy awareness, a cause inspired by his personal experience with life-threatening food allergies from a young age. This commitment led him to become a spokesperson for the Food Allergy Research & Education (FAACT) organization. In 2022, at the age of 14, Maturo successfully completed high school and began attending college, demonstrating his dedication to both his education and his evolving career. He continues to take on diverse acting roles, including guest appearances in FOX’s ‘Accused’ (2023) and ‘9-1-1’ (2023), and producer roles for upcoming projects like ‘May Contain: My Life’.
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