Matthew Krok (born 8 March 1982) is a former Australian child actor best known for playing the role of schoolboy Arthur McArthur on the Australian sitcom '' Hey Dad...!'' from 1991 to 1994. He also appeared in a popular

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toilet paper advertising campaign at around the same time.

Career

During the peak of his stardom in the early 1990s, Krok appeared as a celebrity guest on ''

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'' and was also frequently referred to as "the little fat kid from ''Hey Dad...!''". In an infamous ''

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'' skit, " Arnold Schwarzenegger" (played by Tony Martin in heavy

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) jokingly revealed that the plot of the then yet-to-be-released ''

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'' revolved around killing him and said, "Hasta la vista, little fat kid!". Krok's other credits include the children's films '' Paws'' and ''

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''. His last credited acting appearance was in the 2001 children's television series '' Outriders''.

Personal life

In 2003, ''

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'' revealed that the actor began a two-year stint as a Mormon missionary by the name of Elder Krok. Prior to this, he commenced studying for a degree in

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at the

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and has since transferred to the

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where he is undertaking a double degree in civil and environmental engineering. Matthew married Jade Bennallack on 5 July 2008 at the Sydney Australia Temple in Carlingford.

Filmography

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Krok, Matthew 1982 births Living people Australian Latter Day Saints Male actors from Sydney Australian male child actors Australian male television actors