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Matthew Rhys

Birth Name:
Matthew Rhys Evans
Birth Place:
Cardiff, Wales
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Matthew Rhys

Fast Facts

  • 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
  • Patron of Iris Prize, Cardiff's International Gay and Lesbian Short Film Prize
  • 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 Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Episode of the Year: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 Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2017INOCA TV - Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy 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 Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2017Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama 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 Television Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
  • 2018OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 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
  • 2026CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Winner
  • 2026Dorian Award - Best TV Performance - Comedy:Nominated
  • 2026Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Actor:Nominated
  • 2026Golden Globe - Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:Nominated
  • 2026Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2026TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
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