Matthew Rhys
Latest News on Matthew Rhys:
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards (Jan 7, 2026)
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners (Jan 5, 2026)
Video: Apple TV Shares First Look at WIDOW'S BAY Series Starring Matthew Rhys (Dec 16, 2025)
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards (Jan 7, 2026)
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners (Jan 5, 2026)
Video: Apple TV Shares First Look at WIDOW'S BAY Series Starring Matthew Rhys (Dec 16, 2025)
BIO
He gained recognition for playing Kevin Walker in the family drama series Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011) and Philip Jennings in the spy drama series The Americans (2013–2018). For his performance in The Americans, he received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards. He received further Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for playing the title role in the period series Perry Mason (2020–2023).
In film, Rhys appeared as Dylan Thomas in The Edge of Love (2008) and as Daniel Ellsberg in The Post (2017) and starred as a cynical journalist in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). He has also voiced several characters in animated series, including The Owl House (2020–2023).
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STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Matthew Rhys, Look Back in Anger
Videos
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Working With J.J. Abrams on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-13 20:08:18
VIDEO: Tom Hanks Says Playing Mister Rogers Was 'Terrifying' on CBS THIS MORNING
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-11-22 09:52:02
VIDEO: Matthew Rhys Talks Mister Rogers on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-11-19 20:26:53
VIDEO: Watch the A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Featurette 'Who is Mister Rogers?'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-22 14:43:41
VIDEO: Adam Driver and Annette Bening Star in the Trailer for THE REPORT
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-22 10:29:20
VIDEO: Tom Hanks is Mister Rogers in the Trailer for A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-22 09:48:58
VIDEO: Find Where You Belong in the Trailer for MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-08 08:41:05
VIDEO: Jamie Dornan and Matthew Rhys Star in the Trailer for DEATH AND NIGHTINGALES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-07 08:42:00
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Meeting Matthew Rhys, 'The Americans' and More on Jimmy Kimmel Live
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-30 05:32:34
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Warner Bros. Upcoming Film MOWGLI
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-22 10:20:15
VIDEO: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks in New TV Spot for Thrilling Drama THE POST
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-11-22 10:52:09
VIDEO: First Look - Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks Star in Spielberg Drama THE POST
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-11-08 09:15:54
VIDEO: First Look - WGN Shares Teaser Trailer for SALEM Season Three
by BWW
News Desk - 2016-11-02 00:30:00
VIDEO: First Look - WGN Shares Teaser Trailer for SALEM Season Three
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-08-08 08:32:02
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - The Jennings Approach Their Breaking Point on Next THE AMERICANS
by - 2016-04-28 08:27:31
News
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, & More Receive Nominations for SAG's Actor Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2026
Ariana Grande, Jessie Buckley, Ethan Hawke, and more have received nominations for their performances in Wicked: For Good, Hamnet, and Blue Moon at SAG-AFTRA's 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
Jessie Buckley Wins Critics Choice Award For HAMNET; Full List of Winners
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
Jessie Buckley won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of Hamnet. Wicked: For Good, which received 7 nominations, did not win any. Check out the full list here!
Video: Apple TV Shares First Look at WIDOW'S BAY Series Starring Matthew Rhys
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Apple TV has unveiled its new 10-episode series, Widow's Bay, a dark comedy about a small-town mayor played by Matthew Rhys, who also serves as executive producer. Check out a sneak peek look at the series now.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
Apple TV has unveiled its new 10-episode series, Widow's Bay, a dark comedy about a small-town mayor played by Matthew Rhys, who also serves as executive producer. Check out a sneak peek look at the series now.
WICKED: FOR GOOD, BLUE MOON & More Receive 2026 Golden Globes Nominations - Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025
Wicked: For Good, Blue Moon, Hamnet, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes!. Check out the full list of nominees, which also includes Amanda Seyfried, Tessa Thompson, Sarah Snook, Carrie Coon, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 8, 2025
Wicked: For Good, Blue Moon, Hamnet, and more have been nominated for Golden Globes!. Check out the full list of nominees, which also includes Amanda Seyfried, Tessa Thompson, Sarah Snook, Carrie Coon, and more.
WICKED: FOR GOOD Receives 7 Critics Choice Award Nominations- Check Out the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 5, 2025
Wicked: For Good has received 7 nominations at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture. Other notable nominees in various categories include Hamnet, Blue Moon, The Testament of Ann Lee, and Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Matthew Rhys Returns to London in Playing Burton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys is set to return to the London stage for the first time in 21 years to play Richard Burton at The Old Vic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025
Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys is set to return to the London stage for the first time in 21 years to play Richard Burton at The Old Vic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Photos: Inside the 77th Emmy Awards with Sarah Paulson, Martin Short, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
Walk the red carpet at the 77th Emmy Awards with Sarah Paulson, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Deirdre O'Connell, Michael Cyril Creighton, Kathy Bates, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025
Walk the red carpet at the 77th Emmy Awards with Sarah Paulson, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Deirdre O'Connell, Michael Cyril Creighton, Kathy Bates, and more!
Photos: First-Look at Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in THE BEAST IN ME
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025
Netflix has shared new first-look photos for The Beast in Me, the new mystery thriller series starring Broadway alum Claire Danes (Pygmalion) and Matthew Rhys. Check out the photos now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2025
Netflix has shared new first-look photos for The Beast in Me, the new mystery thriller series starring Broadway alum Claire Danes (Pygmalion) and Matthew Rhys. Check out the photos now.
HALLOW ROAD, Starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, Sets Fall Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025
The highly anticipated SXSW Film Festival psychological thriller Hallow Road, directed by Babak Anvari and starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, has received a release date from XYZ Films.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025
The highly anticipated SXSW Film Festival psychological thriller Hallow Road, directed by Babak Anvari and starring Rosamund Pike and Matthew Rhys, has received a release date from XYZ Films.
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Photos: GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK Opening Night Brings Out Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Zegler and More
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 4, 2025
George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 4, 2025
George Clooney has officially made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, now playing at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos of opening night!
Video: Anjelica Huston Stars in Trailer for AGATHA CHRISTIE’S TOWARDS ZERO
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, the three-episode limited series from BritBox, will premiere as a three-day event beginning Wednesday, April 16. Watch the new trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, the three-episode limited series from BritBox, will premiere as a three-day event beginning Wednesday, April 16. Watch the new trailer now!
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
Deirdre O’Connell, Will Brill, & More Join Netflix's THE BEAST IN ME Series
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024
Netflix has added several new cast members to their mystery thriller series The Beast in Me. Joining Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in the limited series is Tony Award winner Deirdre O’Connell, Stereophonic's Will Brill, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024
Netflix has added several new cast members to their mystery thriller series The Beast in Me. Joining Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys in the limited series is Tony Award winner Deirdre O’Connell, Stereophonic's Will Brill, and more.
DEAR MR. THOMAS Starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell Now Available to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
Dear Mr. Thomas: A New Play for Voices starring Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell and Kate Burton, which was staged as a one-night-only dramatic reading at The 92nd Street Y in May, is now streaming on 92NY’s website. Watch now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
Dear Mr. Thomas: A New Play for Voices starring Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell and Kate Burton, which was staged as a one-night-only dramatic reading at The 92nd Street Y in May, is now streaming on 92NY’s website. Watch now!
Photos: First Look at New Adaptation of Agatha Christie Mystery TOWARDS ZERO
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
BritBox and the BBC have released first-look pictures of Towards Zero, based on the classic mystery by the best-selling author of all time, Agatha Christie.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
BritBox and the BBC have released first-look pictures of Towards Zero, based on the classic mystery by the best-selling author of all time, Agatha Christie.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Matthew Rhys been nominated for?
and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Look Back in Anger .
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