Perry Mattfeld
Updated: 12/11/2025, 2:19:09 PM Wikipedia source
Perry Mattfeld is an American actress and producer. She is known for her portrayal of a blind woman in The CW crime drama In the Dark, as well for her role in the sports comedy Chad Powers. In her early career, she played small roles as Mel in Shameless and FrankenGirl in Wizards of Waverly Place.
Infobox
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2006–present
Height
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Spouse
mw- Mark Sanchez (m. 2023)
Children
2
Tables
List of films and roles · Filmography › Film
2007
AmazoBoy!
Role(s)
Samantha
Notes
Short film
2012
My Mind the Love Story
Role(s)
Alex
Notes
Short film
2022
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | AmazoBoy! | Samantha | Short film |
| 2011 | The Girl in the Flammable Skirt | Aimee | Short film |
| 2012 | My Mind the Love Story | Alex | Short film |
| 2022 | A Little White Lie | Layla | Feature film |
| Mending the Line | Lucy | Feature film | |
| Who Invited Them | Sasha | Feature film | |
| 2024 | The Idea of You | Eva | Feature film |
List of television appearances and roles · Filmography › Television
2008
The Norton Avenue All-Stars
Role(s)
Amanda Hammerschmidt
'The Hammer'
Notes
Television film
2011
4th and Forever
Role(s)
Herself - Cheerleader
Notes
4 episodes
2012
Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Role(s)
Suzie
Notes
Episode: "Angels in the Area"
2013
Escape from Polygamy
Role(s)
Bonnielee
Notes
Television film
2017
2017–2018
Role(s)
Shameless
Notes
Mel
2019
Carrier
Role(s)
Pam
Notes
2 episodes
2019–2022
Role(s)
In The Dark
Notes
Murphy Mason
2025-present
Role(s)
Long Bright River
Notes
Paula
2025-present
Role(s)
Chad Powers
Notes
Ricky
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | The Norton Avenue All-Stars | Amanda Hammerschmidt 'The Hammer' | Television film |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | FrankenGirl (Frankie Stein) | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | 4th and Forever | Herself - Cheerleader | 4 episodes |
| 2012 | Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader | Suzie | Episode: "Angels in the Area" |
| 2013 | Escape from Polygamy | Bonnielee | Television film |
| 2017 | Stitchers | Monica Chamberlain | Episode: "Kill It Forward" |
| 2017–2018 | Shameless | Mel | Recurring role |
| 2018 | Homecoming | Makeover Associate | Episode: "Helping" |
| 2019 | Carrier | Pam | 2 episodes |
| 2019–2022 | In The Dark | Murphy Mason | Lead role |
| 2025-present | Long Bright River | Paula | |
| 2025-present | Chad Powers | Ricky |
References
- goldenglobes.comhttps://www.goldenglobes.com/articles/perry-mattfeld-goes-dark
- "ViacomCBS Press Express | in the Dark"https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/the-cw/shows/in-the-dark/bios?id=perry-mattfeld
- Her Campushttps://www.hercampus.com/money-career/how-she-got-there/perry-mattfeld-cw-usc
- Distractifyhttps://www.distractify.com/p/is-perry-mattfield-actually-blind
- Glamourhttps://www.glamour.com/story/chad-powers-breakout-star-perry-mattfeld-was-born-for-this-role
- "Perry Mattfeld finds ways to handle demands of 'In the Dark'"https://www.kget.com/community/ricks-reviews/perry-mattfeld-finds-ways-to-handle-demands-of-in-the-dark/
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/magazine/in-the-dark-blindness.html
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/perry-mattfeld-chad-powers-football-career-interview-1236387748/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/tv/in-the-dark-star-perry-mattfeld-and-mark-sanchez-are-engaged-see-the-stunning-photos/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/shameless-actress-perry-mattfeld-marries-mark-sanchez-in-romantic-wedding-exclusive-7506737
- The Athlete Lifestyle On SIhttps://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/relationships/who-is-mark-sanchez-wife-perry-mattfeld