Neil Caffrey from "White Collar": the truth about the actor

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Fans of detective television series should be familiar with the American-made work called "White Collar". The main character is the charming Neil Caffrey. He is loved by women, and he manages to get out of difficult situations.

Series info

White Collar was created by Jeff Easten and aired on American television from 2009 to 2014. During this time, six seasons were released, which included eighty-one episodes of forty-two minutes each. Filmed in New York.

The series, in which Neil Caffrey became the main character, belongs to the detective genre with elements of drama and crime.

Storyline

A thief and con man named Neal Caffrey is caught by the FBI. It happened after a three-year chase for him by agent Peter Burk. The offender is sentenced to four years in prison, but four months before the end of his sentence, Neil escapes. He wants to return his beloved, but Peter again comes acrossBurke in hand.

Neil can go to jail again, so he offers the FBI his help in investigating crimes. Representatives of the bureau agree to this, but they fix an electronic bracelet on their assistant, which limits his movement. Neal starts working in the white collar department with Burke, helping him solve crimes. Sometimes he is faced with a choice, but remains loyal to his partner and the FBI.

During the entire first season, Neil strives to reunite with Kate, but this is not destined to happen.

A photo of Neil Caffrey in a jacket and a white shirt is placed on all posters for the series. On one hand, he carefully adjusts the cufflink, which indicates his manners, and on the other hand he has handcuffs, which indicates his criminal past.

Main characters

Many viewers note in their comments that they are ready to rewatch the series because of the game of the main character, who attracts with his charisma.

Description of the main characters:

• Neal Caffrey is a thief who couldn't even control his desires in prison and ran away a few months before his release to see a girl. Only a lucky chance allowed him to receive a conditional release and be hired as a consultant to the FBI. He has no education, but is well versed in art.
• Peter Burke is a leading FBI agent, later becomes the head of one of the FBI departments. It was he who persuaded his management to take on Neil as a consultant, althougharrested him twice. Peter has a nickname "Tie".
• Mozzie is Neil's buddy and is a scammer. From childhood he was a gifted child. Often helps Neil and Peter with their investigations.
• Elizabeth Burke is Peter's wife. He treats the husband's assistant well. He organizes celebrations. They call her "Mrs Tie".
• Diana Barrigan is an FBI agent.
• June is the owner of the house where Neil lives, the widow of a swindler.
• Clinton Jones is an FBI agent.

Neil is a very charming person, he had many lovers. He had a difficult relationship with everyone. So, Neil Caffrey and Sarah continue to see each other. The girl works as an insurance investigator, she promises to help figure out what really happened to Kate.

Who played Neil Caffrey, the real name of the actor?

Matthew Staton Bomer was born on 1977-11-10 in a suburb of Houston. He received his primary education at the Klein School. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

After completing his studies, young Matt moved to New York. He worked in theater early in his career until he landed a small role on All My Children.

Little is known from the actor's personal life. In 2012, he confirmed that he was living with Simon Halls. Together they raise three children. The twins were born to them by a surrogate mother. The actor has stated many times that he is happy in his personal life and does not want her to influence his image on the show.

Acting career began in2001. During this time, Matt took part in the filming of twenty-two films. He has played with such famous actors as Jodie Foster, Justin Timberlake, Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Ryan Gosling.

In 2014, the actor was awarded the Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in the film The Normal Heart. Matt worked with Jim Parsons and Julia Roberts. He played Felix Turner, who lives in New York in the 1980s.