Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-11-08
- Born Place: Cardiff, Wales, UK
Also Known As:
Matthew Rhys Evans, 매튜 리즈, متیو ریس
Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys Evans (born November 8, 1974), professionally known as Matthew Rhys, is a Welsh actor who has gained significant recognition for his diverse roles in film, television, and theatre. Born in Cardiff, Wales, Rhys developed a passion for acting at an early age and went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London. His career spans decades, marked by both critical acclaim and popular success.He first gained widespread recognition for his role as Kevin Walker in the ABC family drama series Brothers & Sisters (2006-2011). However, it was his captivating portrayal of Philip Jennings, a KGB sleeper agent, in the FX spy drama series The Americans (2013-2018) that truly cemented his status as a formidable talent. For his work on The Americans, Rhys earned numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.Beyond television, Rhys has also made notable contributions to film, appearing as Dylan Thomas in The Edge of Love (2008), Daniel Ellsberg in Steven Spielberg's The Post (2017), and in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). He also garnered further critical attention for his lead role as the titular character in the HBO period series Perry Mason (2020-2023), for which he received a Golden Globe Award nomination.Rhys's acting range is broad, encompassing complex, often morally ambiguous characters across various genres. He is known for his ability to convey depth and nuance, whether in intense dramatic roles or more comedic appearances. His upcoming projects include the film Hallow Road (2025), where he stars as Frank, and the TV mini-series Towards Zero (2025).
