Mattea Angel Backus is the eldest daughter of Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino and actor Christopher Backus. Born on November 3, 2004, she is 21 years old as of October 2026 and has three younger siblings. Her mother is best known for Mighty Aphrodite, and her father has appeared in numerous films and television series.
Mattea has grown up in a family closely connected to Hollywood, although she has kept much of her personal life away from public attention.
Age, Birthday, and Siblings
Mattea Angel Backus was born on November 3, 2004, just a few months after her parents married. She celebrates her 22nd birthday in November 2026, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
She is the oldest of four children. Her younger siblings are Johnny Christopher King Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, and Lucia Backus.
Her maternal grandfather was the late actor Paul Sorvino, known for his roles in Goodfellas and Law & Order.
Education and Personal Life
Mattea graduated from high school in 2022 and has reportedly continued her education at college. The name of her school and her field of study have not been publicly confirmed.
She has also kept her romantic life private. There is no confirmed public information about a boyfriend or current relationship, and she has shared little about her future career plans.
Her Father, Christopher Backus
Christopher Backus was born on October 30, 1981, in California. He began acting in the early 2000s and appeared in television shows including CSI: Miami.
His career includes both film and television work, with appearances in independent productions and supporting roles.
Christopher married Mira Sorvino in 2004, the same year their daughter Mattea was born.
Her Mother, Mira Sorvino
Mira Sorvino was born on September 28, 1967, in New York City. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Woody Allen’s Mighty Aphrodite (1995).
She also starred alongside Lisa Kudrow in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), a comedy that remains among her best-known films.
Mira graduated from Harvard University, where she studied East Asian Studies. She is the daughter of actor Paul Sorvino and has four children with Christopher Backus.
Mattea Angel Backus on Instagram
Mattea has been associated with the Instagram username @matteaabackus, where she has shared personal photographs, family moments, and travel pictures.
Her online presence is considerably smaller than that of her famous parents. She has also stayed away from the celebrity interviews and entertainment coverage that accompany their acting careers.
Is Mattea Angel Backus an Actress?
Mattea Angel Backus has yet to follow her parents into acting. She has no confirmed film or television credits, despite growing up with two actors in the family and an Oscar-winning actress as her mother.
She has also made no public announcements about pursuing acting, modeling, or another entertainment career. Whether she eventually follows in her parents’ footsteps remains unknown.
