• written by Kelly February 15, 2010

    The con is on for CMU grad

    His blue eyes draw your attention.

    His thick brown hair makes you want to run your hands through it.

    His trim body looks even more polished in a vintage Dior suit topped off with a black fedora.

    That’s the outfit you’ll often see on Matt Bomer, a 2000 Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama graduate, in his role as con man Neal Caffrey on USA Network’s “White Collar,” which airs at 10 p.m. Tuesdays.

    Bomer’s character is charming, sexy and sophisticated. After escaping from prison and getting caught by the man who put him there, Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay ), Caffrey strikes a bargain. In exchange for his freedom, he will help the FBI catch the most elusive white collar criminals in the country.

    Bomer, 32, grew up in Texas.

    Acting has been his passion since he was a child.

    “I’ve always had an active imagination,” Bomer says. “And I have always loved being on stage. It was a way of self expression. I believe the stage will always be my home. It is a great outlet for me.”

    He chose to study at Carnegie Mellon because of its impressive reputation. He lauds the teaching staff and says the curriculum is so broad, you get exposed to all facets of the profession.

    “At Carnegie Mellon, you get the training you need,” says Bomer, who now splits his time between California and New York, where “White Collar” is shot. “It is so comprehensive. It was a great place to learn and take risks and to hone your craft.”

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