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Matthew Cowles Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Chandler Cowles

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the Outstanding Villain award at the 1988 Soap Opera Digest Awards for his work on the TV series "Loving․"
  • Received a Soap Opera Digest Awards nomination for Best Death Scene in 1992
  • Quote: "Every human being has their own strengths that are unique to them․ And I just was blessed enough to find out what I was good at․ Then, blessed enough to get hired to do something I find great joy in doing․"
  • Quote: "When you can use the words to prompt the action to get where the character wants to go, it is memorable, and that is for anyone․"
  • He has often been cast in the role of a quirky character
  • Widely recognized for his character Billy Clyde Tuggle on the TV series "All My Children․"
  • Is an avid motorcycle rider and passionate enthusiast of the motorcyclist lifestyle

Awards

  • 1978Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1981Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1988Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Villain: Daytime: nominated
  • 1992Soap Opera Digest Award-Best Death Scene: Daytime: nominated