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Matthew Rhys
Known for
One of the great contemporary Welsh actors. He achieved international fame as the Soviet spy Philip Jennings in FX's acclaimed series 'The Americans' (2013-2018), for which he won the Emmy, one of the most celebrated roles in recent prestige fiction. He played Perry Mason in HBO's series of the same name (2020-2023), and appeared in Steven Spielberg's 'The Post' (2017). Welsh actor of wide range between prestige television drama and film, recognized for his restrained intensity and his versatility of accents and characters.
Matthew Rhys
36 Movies
19 Series
One of the great contemporary Welsh actors. He achieved international fame as the Soviet spy Philip Jennings in FX's acclaimed series 'The Americans' (2013-2018), for which he won the Emmy, one of the most celebrated roles in recent prestige fiction. He played Perry Mason in HBO's series of the same name (2020-2023), and appeared in Steven Spielberg's 'The Post' (2017). Welsh actor of wide range between prestige television drama and film, recognized for his restrained intensity and his versatility of accents and characters.
Movies
Plays Andrew Thornton
Cocaine Bear
2023
Plays Count Dzerzhinsky
Virgin Territory
2007
Plays Ghost (voice)
IF
2024
Plays Daniel Ellsberg
The Post
2017
Plays Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl / Sam Hollis / Max Shea / Michael Stephens / Prisoner #1 (voice)
Watchmen: Chapter II
2024
Plays Lockwood
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
2018
Plays Reece
Burnt
2015
Plays Lloyd Vogel
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
2019
Plays George Carlin
Saturday Night
2024
Plays Grimes (voice)
Seal Team
2021
Plays Frank / Husband (voice)
Hallow Road
2025
Plays New York Times Reporter
The Report
2019
Plays Cpl. Doc Fairweather
Deathwatch
2002
Plays Demetrius
Titus
1999
Plays Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl / Photographer #3 (voice)
Watchmen: Chapter I
2024
Plays Dylan Thomas
The Edge of Love
2008
Plays Peter Simon
Love and Other Disasters
2006
Plays Carl
Sorted
2000
Plays Joseph Miller
Luster
2010
Plays John / Johnny
The Scapegoat
2012
Plays Lord Byron
Beau Brummell: This Charming Man
2006
Plays Percy
Come What May
2015
Plays Darren Daniels
Tabloid
2001
Plays Lleu Llaw Gyffes (voice)
Otherworld
2003
Plays Eddie
Shooters
2002
Plays New York Voice
Under Milk Wood
2014
Plays James Strang
The Abduction Club
2002
Plays Mateo
Patagonia
2010
Plays Sean McCardle
Heart
1999
Plays Shaun McCardle
Heart
1999
Plays Nob
Very Annie Mary
2001
Plays Boyo
House of America
1997
TV Shows
Director
Plays Kevin Walker
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Director
Plays Philip Jennings
The Americans
2013
Producer
Plays Perry Mason
Perry Mason
2020
Plays PC Steve 'Hiccup' Higson
Backup
1995
Plays Riley Greene (voice)
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
2023
Producer
Plays Mayor Tom Loftis
Widow's Bay
2026
Plays Nile Jarvis
The Beast in Me
2025
Plays Emperor Belos (voice)
The Owl House
2020
Plays Alfie Harris
P.O.W.
2003
Plays Thomas Paine (voice)
The American Revolution
2025
Plays Fitzwilliam Darcy
Death Comes to Pemberley
2013
Plays Billy Winters
Death and Nightingales
2018
Plays Inspector Leach
Towards Zero
2025
Plays John Jasper
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2012
Plays Edward Malone
The Lost World
2001
Plays Aloysius (voice)
Infinity Train
2019
Plays Lloyd Llewellyn (voice)
Archer
2009
Plays Justin Kenyon (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Justin Price
Columbo
1971
Latest Trailers
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The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
Full Filmography
Widow's Bay
Mayor Tom Loftis · 10 episodes
2026–
TV
The Beast in Me
Nile Jarvis · 8 episodes
2025
TV
The American Revolution
Thomas Paine (voice) · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
Waiting for Burton
Richard Burton (voice)
2025
Film
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins
The Florid Sword (voice)
2025
Film
Hallow Road
Frank / Husband (voice)
2025
Film
Towards Zero
Inspector Leach · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Watchmen: Chapter II
Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl / Sam Hollis / Max Shea / Michael Stephens / Prisoner #1 (voice)
2024
Film
Saturday Night
George Carlin
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Matthew Rhys and where are they from?
Matthew Rhys is 51 years old, born on November 8, 1974 in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Matthew Rhys?
Matthew Rhys is best known for roles in The Post, Burnt, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.
How many movies has Matthew Rhys been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Matthew Rhys has appeared in 36 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Matthew Rhys's first movie?
The career of Matthew Rhys began with House of America (1997).
What is Matthew Rhys's most recent movie or series?
Matthew Rhys's most recent release is Widow's Bay, which premiered on April 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Matthew Rhys appeared in?
On television, Matthew Rhys has appeared in BoJack Horseman, The Owl House, Archer, The Americans.
Matthew Rhys
1974-11-08 · Cardiff, Wales, UK
Matthew Rhys Evans, known professionally as Matthew Rhys, is a Welsh actor, best-known as Kevin Walker on the U.S. ABC family drama "Brothers & Sisters", and as Dylan Thomas in "The Edge of Love".