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BIO

In 1998, Matthew Rhys starred in the New Zealand television drama Greenstone and appeared in Julie Taymor’s film Titus. He followed with roles in Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?, The Testimony of Taliesin Jones, and Very Annie Mary.


In 2000, he played the lead in Granada TV’s drama series Metropolis, appeared in Peaches, starred in the West End stage adaptation of The Graduate, and acted in The Abduction Club, Tabloid, and the BBC miniseries The Lost World. Additional film credits include Deathwatch and Fakers.

In 2003, he appeared in the final episode of Columbo. Subsequent film roles included Love and Other Disasters, Virgin Territory, and The Edge of Love. He starred as Kevin Walker on ABC’s Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011).

In 2012, Rhys appeared in the BBC adaptation of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, starred in The Scapegoat, and performed Off-Broadway in Look Back in Anger. In 2013, he starred in Death Comes to Pemberley.

From 2013 to 2018, he co-starred in the FX series The Americans, earning a Primetime Emmy Award for the final season.

Later work includes the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). In 2025, he starred in the Netflix miniseries The Beast in Me and returned to the stage in Playing Burton.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Jimmy

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Matthew Rhys, Look Back in Anger

Videos

News

Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Revival; Bradley Whitford & Tom Blyth Will Star in A FEW GOOD MEN in Lincoln Center Theater's 2026/27 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026

The new season on Broadway (2026-2027) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater brings  the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good  Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, with direction by Tony Award  winner Michael Arden. In the spring, Artistic Director Lear deBessonet returns to the  Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years,  starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by  Christopher Gattelli. 
WIDOW'S BAY Renewed for Season Two at Apple Ahead of Season Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026

Apple TV has renewed Widow’s Bay for a second season. The fan-favorite series is led by Matthew Rhys, hailing from creator Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai. 
Video: WIDOW'S BAY Episode 9 Sneak Peek Clip Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

Watch a sneak peek from Widow's Bay Episode 9! The genre-bending Apple TV series starring Emmy winner Matthew Rhys faces a centuries-old storm.
Dame Siân Phillips and More Join Welsh National Theatre’s 2027/8 programme
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Following April’s announcement of Welsh National Theatre’s co-production with Second Half Productions of Amadeus, WNT has launched its full 2027/28 programme, with revivals of classics, collaborations, and more.
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
Video: WIDOW'S BAY Unveils Sneak Peek Clip for Episode 5
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek from episode five of Widow’s Bay, the genre-bending series led by Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys. In the clip, Evan Loftus is caught exploring the “creepy house' at night. Check it out now.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Lincoln Center Theater's Gala Presentation of MAN OF LA MANCHA
by Jennifer Broski - May 19, 2026

The best of Broadway was on 65th Street for  Lincoln Center Theater's staged concert performance of Man of La Mancha. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
Video: Kate O'Flynn Gets Party-Ready in Widows Bay Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2026

Watch Kate O'Flynn master the art of being the 'perfect hostess' in this sneak peek from episode four of Widows Bay on Apple TV+.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION to Stream for Free on PBS Ahead of 250th Anniversary
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2026

The American Revolution, the six-part, 12-hour documentary series, will stream for free on all PBS platforms from Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, through Sunday, July 12th.
Video: Matthew Rhys Gives Awkward Speech in WIDOW'S BAY Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2026

Apple TV has shared a sneak peek from episode three of Widow’s Bay, the genre-bending series led by Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys. In the clip, the Mayor gives a speech to the local community to officially mark the beach opening. Check it out now.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT IN AMERICA Docuseries Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

PBS will air the new four-part, eight-hour documentary series Crime and Punishment in America over four consecutive nights on PBS beginning November 16, 2026.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip from New Genre-Bending Series WIDOW'S BAY
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026

Apple TV is offering a sneak peek inside Widow’s Bay, the genre-bending series led by Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys. Watch a clip from the second episode of the series, set on a strange island 40 miles off the New England coast.
INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 9, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Suzie Miller’s new play, Inter Alia, will be coming to Broadway this Fall for a strictly limited engagement, starring Rosamund Pike. We have all of the details here!
Video: Visit the Island of WIDOW'S BAY in New Teaser for Genre-Bending Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

The official teaser trailer has been re-released for Widow's Bay, a genre-bending new series led by Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys as a small-town mayor. Check it out now.
Video: Lorne Michaels Spotlighted in New Trailer for LORNE Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 5, 2026

The official trailer has dropped for Lorne, the forthcoming behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. Watch it now,
Katie Finneran, Will Pullen and More to Star in THE RECEPTIONIST at Second Stage Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.
Lorne Michaels Documentary Sets April Release From Director Morgan Neville
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026

Focus Features has set the release date for Lorne, a new behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting the life of Lorne Michaels, the famed creator of Saturday Night Live. The film will be released in theaters in the U.S. on April 17, 2026. 
Video: Watch the Action-Packed Trailer for INVINCIBLE Season 4
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026

Prime Video has debuted the action-packed Season Four trailer for Invincible, the adult-animated superhero series. From Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, the series will return on March 18, 2026, on Prime Video.
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, & More Win Golden Globe Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026

Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Jean Smart, Michelle Williams, Timothée Chalamet, and more took home awards at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday. Take a look at the full list here!
Photos: Sarah Snook, Emma Stone, & More on the 2026 Golden Globes Red Carpet
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 11, 2026

The stars were out during the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, which officially kicked off award season. Check out photos from the red carpet of Emma Stone, Ariana Grande, Sarah Snook, Jennifer Lawrence, Steven Spielberg, Colman Domingo, Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Hudson, and more now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Matthew Rhys been nominated for?

and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Look Back in Anger .

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Rhys been in?

Matthew Rhys has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Rhys been in?

Matthew Rhys has not appeared in the West End.

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