Matthew Cowles
Known for
Across changing tastes and formats, Matthew Cowles has stayed an American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 56 years of work add up to around 32 titles. 'Shutter Island' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. Another entry worth naming is 'The Money Pit'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Drama has been the most frequent territory.
Matthew Cowles
22 Movies
10 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Matthew Cowles has stayed an American actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 56 years of work add up to around 32 titles. 'Shutter Island' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. Another entry worth naming is 'The Money Pit'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. Drama has been the most frequent territory.
Movies
Plays Ferry Captain
Shutter Island
2010
Plays Marty
The Money Pit
1986
Plays Rodney
The Juror
1996
Plays Merle
Nurse Betty
2000
Plays Charlie Kischel
Slap Shot
1977
Plays Lloyd Halverson
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf
1994
Plays Arnie
City by the Sea
2002
Plays Pete
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
1973
Plays Beckman Gage
Stars & Bars
1988
Plays Old Fred
Veronika Decides to Die
2009
Plays Albert Ruffleson
The Happy Hooker
1975
Plays Sid
Stella
1990
Plays Ray Banes
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
Plays Detoxer
American Loser
2007
Plays Malfolio
New World Order
2002
Plays Wally
The People Next Door
1970
Plays Mossman
The Living Wake
2007
Plays Gasoline Attendant
Signs of Life
1989
Plays Mitch
Season of the Hunted
2003
Plays Sherman Bloom
She's Back
1989
TV Shows
Plays William Brandt
Oz
1997
Plays Cowboy Dan
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Ryan
Kojak
1973
Plays Christian 'Lemonhead' Tatum
Law & Order
1990
Plays Man on Phone
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Clyde
Deadline
2000
Plays Reuben Bailey
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Rapist
The Equalizer
1985
Plays W.J. Masius
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Monkey John
Lonesome Dove
1989
Plays Cyrus Wert
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
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Shutter Island
Full Filmography
Shutter Island
Ferry Captain
2010
Film
Life on Mars
Cowboy Dan · 4 episodes
2008–2009
TV
Veronika Decides to Die
Old Fred
2009
Film
American Loser
Detoxer
2007
Film
The Living Wake
Mossman
2007
Film
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Reuben Bailey · 1 episode
2005
TV
Oz
William Brandt · 4 episodes
2003
TV
Season of the Hunted
Mitch
2003
Film
City by the Sea
Arnie
2002
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matthew Cowles still alive?
Matthew Cowles passed away on May 22, 2014 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of Matthew Cowles?
Matthew Cowles is best known for roles in Shutter Island, The Money Pit, Slap Shot.
How many movies has Matthew Cowles been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1970), Matthew Cowles has appeared in 22 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Matthew Cowles's first movie?
The career of Matthew Cowles began with The People Next Door (1970).
What is Matthew Cowles's most recent movie or series?
Matthew Cowles's most recent release is Shutter Island, which premiered on February 14, 2010.
What TV shows has Matthew Cowles appeared in?
On television, Matthew Cowles has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Oz, Law & Order, Miami Vice.
Matthew Cowles
1944-09-28 · New York City, New York, USA
Matthew Cowles was born on September 28, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Shutter Island (2010), All My Children (1970) and City by the Sea (2002).