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First of all, why don't you introduce yourself to those of us who
don't already know you? My name is
Matt Borlenghi, Italian/American actor currently based in the
USA (for now), and I'm best known for my work on Cobra Kai,
All My Children and Police Academy: The Series.
Many people might know you from
playing Lyle on Cobra Kai - so what can you tell us about your
character, about working on the series, and how did you get the gig even?
When I was approached about the role of Lyle
the #pawnshopguy I did not picture myself in the role, or,
better put, I was not sure the show's creators would see me as a
typical pawn shop owner, so I took care to make sure that the
choices I made in the dialogue delivery would be different from any
other actor's delivery. It worked. I had no idea that I'd become a
recurring character, and what a wonderful experience it was; an honor and a privilege.
You've also recently been in the movie Can You Feel the
Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story - so do talk about that one for a bit, and
your character in it! In Can You Feel the
Beat: The Lisa Lisa Story I play the record label
executive who put Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam on the map. Working on this
film was a joy as I got to spend time with the real Lisa Velez and
Toni Menage and pick their brains regarding their memories and
getting their blessing to play with my dialogue and
attitudes to better round my character. Any other current and future
projects you'd like to share? I have recently filmed 3 TV pilots, 2 of which
I'm also a producer on, Townsend and Letters to Addy, and
Daddy's Place, in which I play the best friend to the character played by
rapper Big Daddy Kane in his first foray into scripted comedy TV.
What got you into acting in the first place, and did you receive any formal training on the
subject? I started dreaming of being an actor at
age 7, and started studying it in the theater department at
Beverly Hills High School (yes, 90210), then the LA Lee Strasberg
Institute, among others. Any past film and TV work of yours you'd like
to talk about? With the exception of two very silly, low
value films when I first started out, I am proud of the many TV
series and films I've been blessed to have been part of. One of my
series, Pig Sty, is amongst my favorites, and all 13
episodes are viewable on YouTube, which I'd only recently
been made aware of, and it still makes me laugh. Having been in both films and TV series,
how do these compare to one another, and which do you actually prefer? I'd have to say that my favorite medium is
sitcoms because it's a few days of rehearsals and dialogue
tweaks then show night, filming in front of a live
audience. I love that factor because it has a live theater
vibe to it and one can tell right away whether a joke lands by
virtue of the audience's reaction. How
would you describe yourself as an actor, and some of your techniques to
bring your characters to life? I think I'm a fairly capable actor.
I mean, I'm no Brando, but I'm pretty good. I don't have a
particular method other than to just keep it real, listen and react
appropriately. Acting is not "acting", acting is
"reacting honestly". Actors (and indeed actresses) who inspire you?
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Brando, Pacino, De Niro. Tom Hanks. Brad Pitt. George Clooney. Jessica Chastain. Your favourite movies? Raging
Bull, Forrest Gump (the perfect film), Streetcar Named Desire. ...
and of course, films you really deplore? The
Substance. I thought it was simply atrocious. I don't get it, other than addressing ageism in Hollywood.
Your website, social media, whatever else? Instagran: @cobrakaipawnguy Facebook:
Matt Borlenghi Bluesky: @ckpawnguy.bsky.social TikTok:
@cobrakaipawnguy Anything else you're dying
to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask? I'd like
to remind other actors/entertainers to remain humble and grateful. You
really don't know when the dance might be over, so don't be a dick while
the music is playing. Thanks for the interview!
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