Ian Matthews
Actor
In the trade, Ian Matthews is a working actor, a name found in the middle of a cast list more often than on a poster. Thriller is the territory casting keeps sending him back to. He has been working on screen for 21 years. 'A History of Violence' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Ruben as the role. Elsewhere on the list sits 'Death Wish'. The pace has held: roughly a credit a year, and often more.
Ian Matthews
Actor
In the trade, Ian Matthews is a working actor, a name found in the middle of a cast list more often than on a poster. Thriller is the territory casting keeps sending him back to. He has been working on screen for 21 years. 'A History of Violence' is the most widely seen title on the filmography, with Ruben as the role. Elsewhere on the list sits 'Death Wish'. The pace has held: roughly a credit a year, and often more.
Movies (14 titles)
Plays Roofer 1
Below Her Mouth
2017
Plays Ruben
A History of Violence
2005
Plays Ponytail
Death Wish
2018
Plays Snick
Kin
2018
Plays Detective Halsten Vinter
Stockholm
2019
Plays Willy
The Captive
2014
Plays Vincent
Flashback
2021
Plays John
Witches in the Woods
2019
Plays Mr. Buttinger
Foxfire
2013
Plays Victor
Whiteout
2025
Plays Harvey
The Conspiracy
2012
Plays Beatnik Poet
Bang Bang Baby
2014
Plays Schultz
Crown and Anchor
2018
Plays Mr. Schlitz
Guidance
2014
TV Shows (20 titles)
Plays Darko
Gangland Undercover
2015
Plays John Prince
Robyn Hood
2023
Plays Earl Hancock
Memory of a Killer
2026
Plays Frank
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Morse
Taken
2017
Plays Monster
V Wars
2019
Plays Tom Elroy
The Hardy Boys
2021
Plays Viktor Kurylenko
The Firm
2012
Plays Jaal
Killjoys
2015
Plays Thomas
Lost & Found Music Studios
2015
Plays All-Seven
American Gods
2017
Plays Smithee
See
2019
Plays Jack Swift
Hudson & Rex
2019
Plays Captain Gustafsson
Mayday
2003
Plays Tino
Incorporated
2016
Plays Wren
Dark Matter
2015
Plays Dimitri
Lost Girl
2010
Plays Andy
The Listener
2009
Plays Ross Hollingworth
Relic Hunter
1999
Plays Baron Erik Nordenskjold
Murdoch Mysteries
2008
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Whiteout
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Memory of a Killer
Earl Hancock
2026Season 1
Whiteout
Victor
2025
Robyn Hood
John Prince · 8 episodes
2023–
See
Smithee
2021Season 2
Flashback
Vincent
2021
The Hardy Boys
Tom Elroy
2021–
American Gods
All-Seven
2021Season 3
Hudson & Rex
Jack Swift
2021Season 3
V Wars
Monster
2019Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of Ian Matthews?
Ian Matthews is best known for roles in A History of Violence, Death Wish, Below Her Mouth.
How many movies has Ian Matthews been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Ian Matthews has appeared in 14 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Ian Matthews's first movie?
The career of Ian Matthews began with A History of Violence (2005).
What is Ian Matthews's most recent movie or series?
Ian Matthews's most recent release is Memory of a Killer, which premiered on January 25, 2026.
What TV shows has Ian Matthews appeared in?
On television, Ian Matthews has appeared in See, American Gods, Orphan Black, Dark Matter.
Ian Matthews
Ian Matthews is a prolific Canadian character actor recognized for his extensive appearances in television and film, including roles in A History of Violence (2005) and Stockholm (2018). He also frequently appears in major television sci-fi and fantasy series such as See (2019–2021) and Killjoys (2019). His career highlights span over two decades, working across diverse genres from gritty thrillers to science fiction.