Matt James is an American TV personality who first rose to fame by becoming the first Black bachelor on the dating and relationship reality show, The Bachelor. Raised by a single mother, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Wake Forest University while also remained a wide receiver for the institute’s football team. After completing his academic years, he initially worked at PNC Bank and later moved to New York City to explore further career opportunities. There he now works for the world’s largest commercial real estate services company, CBRE Group, Inc. Alongside that, Matt is the founder of a non-profit organization ABC Food Tours which is focused on educating kids about exercise and food. In 2020, he attracted major attention after joining season 25 of The Bachelor. With that, he became the first-ever bachelor in the series history to be black.
Matt James Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Matt James
- Nicknames: Matt
- Date of Birth: December 5, 1991
- Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: TV Personality, Real Estate Broker
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Race/ Ethnicity: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Matt James Height Weight Body Measurements Facts Family
Matt James Family Details:
- Father: Manny James
- Mother: Patty James
- Siblings: None
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: None
Matt James Relationships History:
- He hasn’t revealed any details related to his romantic life.
Matt James Career Highlights:
- First TV Show: The Bachelor (2020)
Matt James Distinctive Features:
- Towering Height
- Toned Physique
Matt James Body Measurements:
The reality TV star Matt James height, weight, shoe size, and other body measurements complete details can be found below.
- Build: Athletic
- Height in Feet: 6’ 5”
- Height in Centimeters:5 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 95 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 209 pounds
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
Matt James Interesting Facts:
- He is a former college football player.
- His appearance on The Bachelor makes him the first-ever black lead in the show’s history.
- He was originally supposed to appear on season 16 of The Bachelorette as a contestant.
- Matt is a close friend of TV personality Tyler Cameron. They played college football together and later remained roommates in New York City as well.