Matt Prokop


Matthew Ray Prokop is an American former actor who is known for his roles as Jimmie "The Rocket Man" Zara in the Disney Company|Disney] film High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Josh Rosen in the Disney Channel Original Movie Geek Charming.

Early life

Prokop was born in Victoria, Texas, and moved to Los Angeles at the age of 16 to pursue his acting career.

Career

In 2011, Prokop was represented by Management 360 and APA. His first acting job was a brief appearance on Hannah Montana in 2007, followed by a walk-on role on The Office.
He guest starred on Medium as Kyle "K.C." Covington for one episode. Prokop landed a role in Furry Vengeance, playing Brendan Fraser's son, and he played the role of Josh Rosen in the Disney Channel's Geek Charming, based on author Robin Palmer's novel.
In 2012, he appeared in an episode of Modern Family, opposite then girlfriend and series regular Sarah Hyland. His last acting credit was in the 2013 film April Apocalypse, with his last three film roles being in films starring Hyland. He was also a producer of the 2015 film See You in Valhalla, which also starred Hyland and was produced before she broke up with Prokop. However, Prokop was legally disallowed from attending the film's premiere due to Hyland's protection order against him that took effect six months before the film's release.

Personal life and legal issues

Prokop dated his Geek Charming co-star Sarah Hyland for four years until August 2014, when she left him and filed a domestic violence temporary restraining order against him for physically and verbally abusing her throughout their four-year relationship. In October 2014, a permanent restraining order was granted, and Prokop has not worked in the entertainment industry since.

2024 arrest

On May 18, 2024, Prokop was arrested for alleged aggravated assault against his girlfriend following a public incident in his hometown at Victoria, Texas and for resisting arrest. He was released on bond shortly after.

2025 arrest

On December 24, 2025, Prokop was arrested for violating bond conditions, and evading and resisting arrest. On December 31, an additional charge of possession or promotion of child pornography was added. Overall, he was charged with two felonies and four misdemeanor charges, including one count of a violation of bond. As of January 10, 2026, he is being held at the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office Jail in Victoria County, Texas without bail.