Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys

51 · Born: Nov 8, 1974

Personal Details

BornNov 8, 1974 Cardiff, Wales, UK
Parents
  • Helen Evans
  • Glyn Evans
Relatives
  • Rachel Evans (Sibling)

Biography

Matthew Rhys Evans, a renowned Welsh actor, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his versatile performances in various television shows and films.

He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Kevin Walker in the popular television series Brothers & Sisters, which aired from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, his role as Philip Jennings in the critically acclaimed series The Americans earned him widespread recognition, including two Golden Globe Award nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award.

In addition to his work in television, Evans has also appeared in several films, including The Edge of Love, where he played the role of Dylan Thomas, and The Post, in which he portrayed Daniel Ellsberg. Furthermore, he starred alongside Tom Hanks in the biographical drama A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, released in 2019.

In recent years, Evans has continued to impress audiences with his performances. In 2020, he took on the lead role in the HBO period series Perry Mason, a role that earned him his third Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor - Television Series Drama. Throughout his career, Evans has consistently demonstrated his remarkable acting abilities, solidifying his position as a talented and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Towards Zero
Towards Zero as Inspector Leach
The Beast in Me
The Beast in Me as Nile Jarvis
2024
Saturday Night
Saturday Night as George Carlin
Watchmen: Chapter I
Watchmen: Chapter I as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl / Photographer #3 (voice)
Watchmen: Chapter II
Watchmen: Chapter II as Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl / Sam Hollis / Max Shea / Michael Stephens / Prisoner #1 (voice)
IF
IF as Ghost (voice)
2023
Cocaine Bear
Cocaine Bear as Andrew Thornton
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai as Riley Greene (voice)
The Owl House
The Owl House as Emperor Belos
2021
Seal Team
Seal Team as Grimes (voice)
2020
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Perry Mason
The Report
The Report as New York Times Reporter
Death and Nightingales
Death and Nightingales as Billy Winters
2017
The Post
The Post as Daniel Ellsberg
2015
Burnt
Burnt as Reece
2014
Under Milk Wood
Under Milk Wood as New York Voice
2013
The Americans
The Americans as Phillip Jennings
Death Comes to Pemberley
Death Comes to Pemberley as Fitzwilliam Darcy
2012
The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat as John / Johnny
2010
Luster
Luster as Joseph Miller
Patagonia
Patagonia as Mateo
Brothers & Sisters
Brothers & Sisters as Kevin Walker
2008
The Edge of Love
The Edge of Love as Dylan Thomas
2007
Virgin Territory
Virgin Territory as Count Dzerzhinsky
2006
2003
Y Mabinogi
Y Mabinogi as Lleu Llaw Gyffes (voice)
P.O.W.
P.O.W. as Alfie Harris
2002
The Abduction Club
The Abduction Club as James Strang
Shooters
Shooters as Eddie
Small Miracles
Small Miracles as Jonathon
Deathwatch
Deathwatch as Cpl. Doc Fairweather
Tabloid
Tabloid as Darren Daniels
The Lost World
The Lost World as Edward Malone
The Lost World
The Lost World as Edward Malone
2000
Peaches
Peaches as Frank
Sorted
Sorted as Carl
1999
Heart
Heart as Shaun McCardle
Titus
Titus as Demetrius
1998
Elizabeth
Elizabeth as (uncredited)
1997
Backup
Backup as PC Steve 'Hiccup' Higson