Matthew Rhys is a Welsh producer, director, writer and Emmy Award -winning actor, known for his roles in Love and Other Disasters , Love’s Edge , Patagonia , Brothers Sisters , The Americans , Death Comes to Pemberley , and Mowgli: Legend of the jungle . He has been associated with Royal Shakespeare Company , New Theater (Cardiff) , and Young Vic . Matthew is also a supporter of organizations like Trust PA , Hijinx Theater, and Iris Prize .

Born name

Matthew Rhys Evans

nickname

Matthew

Sun sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Residence

Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States

nationality

training

Matthew Rhys enjoyed studying in Welsh schools Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd in Whitchurch, Cardiff and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf in Llandaff North, Cardiff. He later joined the Royal Academy for Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.

occupation

Actor, Director, Producer, Author

family

• Father – Glyn Evans (Principal)
• Mother – Helen Evans (school teacher)
• Siblings – Rachel Evans (Older Sister) (Journalist)

Manager

Matthew Rhys is represented by –

• United Agents Ltd., Talent Agency, London, Großbritannien
• William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, USA
• Management 360, Beverly Hills, California, USA

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180.5 cm

weight

75 kg or 165.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Matthew Rhys dated –

1. Sienna Miller (2007) – Matthew reportedly had an affair with actress Sienna Miller in 2007.
2. Keri Russell (2013-Present) – In 2013, Matthew started a relationship with actress Keri Russell. They first met at a kickball party hosted by actress Jennifer Gray. Matthew and Keri starred together in crime series The Americans . They have a son together named Sam Rhys (born May 2016).

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• high altitude
• lines on his forehead

brand promotion

Matthew Rhys has yet to do any brand endorsement work.

Known for

His roles in numerous TV series and films including What happened to Harold Smith? (1999) as Ray Smith, Love and Other Disasters (2006) as Peter Simon, Love’s Edge (2008) as Dylan Thomas, Patagonia (2010) as Mateo, Brothers, Sisters (2006–2011) as Kevin Walker, The Americans (2013–2018) as Philip Jennings, Death Comes to Pemberley (2013) as Mr Darcy, Burnt (2015) as Reece, Death and Nightingales as Billy and Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) as John Lockwood and many others

first movie

In 1997 he made his big screen debut as Boyo in the drama film House of America .

In 2003, he made his voice actor debut in the animated adventure film Y Mabinogi as the voice of Lleu Llaw Gyffes.

First TV show

In 1997 he made his television debut in the crime series Backup as PC Steve Higson.

In 2000 he made his TV show debut as a voice talent in the TV documentary series A History of Britain .

Personal trainer

Matthew Rhys trains regularly. As he was preparing for his character as a Russian spy for the TV series The Americans, he often worked out at a Brooklyn gym on A Train . He had to learn some serious martial arts techniques in Jujutsu, Muay Thai and Krav Maga.

As for his diet, he had to follow a strict regime. In the evenings, he was put on a no-carbohydrate diet, eating mostly porridge and sweet potatoes.

Matthew Rhy’s favorite things

• Imbiss In Whitchurch – Top Gun
• Assistant Mentor – Sally Field

Matthew Rhys facts

1. His name is Matthew Tâf in Gorsedd.
2. He is good friends with actor Ioan Gruffudd and shared a flat with the actor in London for 10 years.
3. While in Los Angeles, he shared an apartment with actor and friend Michael Sheen for a time.
4. Audrey Hepburn was his childhood star.
5. Aberystwyth University honored Matthew as a Fellow on 15 July 2008.
6. He received an award by being named a member of the “Gorsedd of the Bards” at the Welsh National Eisteddfod on 8 August 2008.
7. He supports the Social Democrat political party of Wales, Plaid Cymru .
8. In 2018, he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in The Americans .
9. He is the Ambassador for Bobath Children’s Therapy Center in Wales and is associated with Charity Champion .
10. He is a patron of numerous organizations including Trust PA , Hijinx Theater , and Iris Prize .
11. Matthew has worked in numerous theater companies including the Royal Shakespeare Company , New Theater (Cardiff) , Royal National Theatre , Royal Court Theatre , and Young Vic , among others.
12. In 2010 he produced a television documentary Mr. Hollywood , highlighting the life of Welsh-American industrialist and philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.
13. As a writer, he wrote 1 episode of TV series Archers in 2015.
14. He has directed a few episodes of The Americans (in 2016, 2017, and 2018) and Brothers, Sisters (in 2009, 2010, and 2011).
15. In 2016 he co-hosted the TV show Die Weinschau for 13 episodes.
16. In 2011 he started his own production company called Patagonia .
17. Follow him on Twitter.