Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Matter worked for eight years on oil rigs, to fund his education at Vancouver Film School. Mostly recognized for his films work like Beyond Loch Ness, Matter has starred in several television series including the Canadian teen-drama The Best Years, in which he portrayed Trent Hamilton. Other film credits include Hello There and Nice Game. In 2008, Matter starred in the film Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief.

He currently plays a major character, Zane Donovan, on the sci-fi show Eureka. He also has a cameo role as the character Mothman, in the 2009 film Watchmen.

He currently plays a major character, Zane Donovan, on the sci-fi show Eureka. He also has a cameo role as the character Mothman, in the 2009 film Watchmen.