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Matthew Rhys Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Rhys Evans

Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Patron of Iris Prize, Cardiff's International Gay and Lesbian Short Film Prize
Became a member of the Druidic Order of the Gorseddof the Bards
Has supported The Noah's Ark Appeal for the Children's Hospital of Wales
Nominated for a Television Critics Association Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015
Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramtic Art in 1996
Was honored as a Fellow at Aberystwyth University in 2008, as a renowned Welsh actor
Was educated in the Welsh language at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd, Whitchurch, Cardiff, Wales
Became romantically involved with actress Keri Russell and celebrated the birth of their son in 2016
Quote: "I definitely want to go back to the theatre․ It is hard work, it is repetitive, but it is intensely rewarding․"
Quote: "When I come back I realise I miss the landscape of Wales, I miss the chippies and pubs, and the people․:"
Met Ioan Gruffudd while at school and they have remained friends

Awards

2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
2009BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau): nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2013IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2013INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2014IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2014TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Episode of the Year: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2016IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2017INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2017INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: winner
2018IGN Award-Best Dramatic TV Performance: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2018TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2019BAFTA Cymru Award-Best Actor (Yr Actor Gorau): nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2019IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2025Special Honorary Award-: winner
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2026Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2026Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2026Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated