Matthew Laurance

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Characters played by Matthew Laurance

Ardmore Cop #2 — Streets of Fire (1984)

Partner or fellow officer working alongside Harry.

Sal Amato — Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)

A bassist and founding member of a struggling rock band. Sal is practical, skeptical of artistic ambition, and later leads a tribute group, reflecting his lasting connection to the band's legacy.

Sal Amato — Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! (1989)

Original bassist, fronts a Cruisers tribute band in the sequel.

Eric Nichols, the Fare — Night of the Running Man (1995)

Eric Nichols, the fare, is the nervous passenger Jerry Logan picks up while driving a cab in Las Vegas. He offers Logan money to reach the airport quickly, but he has stolen one million dollars from Al Chambers. After assassins kill him, Logan escapes with the cash.

Nate — Consenting Adult (1985)

Nate is Margie's husband and therefore part of Tess and Ken's extended family through their older child. The summary identifies him as Margie's spouse while noting her recent pregnancy, but gives him no independent action in the conflict surrounding Jeff or in the family's response to Jeff's coming out.

Career Overview

Matthew Laurance has 19 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Eddie and the Cruisers Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include A Twist of Faith, Popeye Doyle, Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
19
Birth Date
1950-03-02
Birth Place
Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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