Jarrett Matthews was born in Washington, North Carolina, USA but was raised and grew up in Oklahoma, USA by his mother and his stepfather. He and his mother moved to Oklahoma when he was at the age of three. He attended and graduated from Norman High School.He was discovered when his friend, who was a cinematographer, informed him of the auditions of Freshman Friday being held which would be his debut.In his spare time, he attends a film acting workshop in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.