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Matt Cohen burst onto the scene as a fresh-faced actor from South Florida, where he honed his athletic chops on the football field and track team at American Heritage School before earning honors at Florida State University. Drawn to the spotlight, he ditched business classes for the bright lights of Los Angeles, landing his breakout role as the charming yet complex Aiden Dennison on the teen drama South of Nowhere at just 23 years old. From there, Cohen's path wove through guest spots on shows like The O.C., Medium, and 90210, plus films such as Boogeyman 2 and Chain Letter. Yet it was his turn as the young John Winchester on Supernatural that cemented his place in fans' hearts, a role that began in season 4's "In the Beginning" and evolved into portraying the archangel Michael possessing John in season 5's "The Song Remains the Same," and later resurfacing in season 11's "Baby." By season 15, Cohen capped his Supernatural journey behind the camera, directing the poignant episode "Gimme Shelter," a full-circle moment for the adrenaline junkie who once raced dirt bikes and motocross.

What truly sets Cohen apart goes beyond the screen: his genuine warmth shines brightest in the fan-filled halls of conventions like Creation Entertainment's Supernatural events. Fans adore him not just for channeling Jeffrey Dean Morgan's grizzled patriarch with uncanny precision, but for the way he shows up, fully present, endlessly kind. At the recent Nashville convention held at the Grand Hayatt Hotel, Cohen moved through the crowd of fans with a boot on his foot from an injury, yet acted as rgough he was free of it. Diving into reenacting real-life  stories with infectious energy and humor, Cohen turned every interaction into a shared laugh. He made each person feel seen, valued, like they held the spotlight alongside him.

That same electric vibe carried over to his on-camera chats, where Cohen opens up with an ease that feels like catching up with an old friend. He shared laughs and insights without a hint of pretense, his quick wit keeping things light even as deeper stories emerged. And the buzz around his latest gig? Palpable. Cohen steps into The Young and the Restless this fall as the sharp-edged Detective Burrow, a newly created role investigating tangled Genoa City intrigue starting October 16, 2025, his first daytime return since wrapping as the brooding Dr. Griffin Munro on General Hospital in 2019. Fans lit up at the news, their smiles stretching down the autograph line as they waited for thier personal moment with him.

Cohen's knack for blending grit with grace has earned him not one, but two Daytime Emmys during his 2019-2023 stint as an Entertainment Tonight correspondent, plus a tight-knit spot in the Supernatural family alongside pals like Richard Speight Jr. and Rob Benedict in their "R2M" crew. Married to actress Mandy Musgrave since 2011, with whom he shares son Macklin born in 2015, Cohen juggles fatherhood with a career that keeps evolving, directing indie films like 2025's Exes and co-creating animated projects with his Supernatural crew.

Dive deeper into Matt's world in our exclusive on-camera interview from the Creation Entertainment Supernatural Convention in Nashville, capturing that effortless charm, fan magic, and fresh excitement for Young and the Restless. It is the kind of conversation that reminds you why Cohen endures as a fan favorite. Check iout our fun conversation now and let me know if you think he should consider co-hosting a show with me. Man, he is just so amazing at it. ~Missy