Matthew Rhys is best known for playing Philip Jennings in ‘The Americans’ (2013-2018), Perry Mason in HBO’s ‘Perry Mason’ (2020-2023), and Dylan Thomas in ‘The Edge of Love’ (2008).
Films
- The ReportDan Jones2019
- The PostDaniel Ellsberg2017
- BurntReece2015
- Death Comes to PemberleyMr. Darcy2013
- The Edge of LoveDylan Thomas2008
- Love & Other DisastersPeter2006
- TitusDemetrius1999
- House of AmericaBoyo1997
TV shows
- Perry MasonPerry Mason2020–2023
- The AmericansPhilip Jennings2013–2018
- PoldarkDemelza Carne’s brother (uncredited)1996–1997
- The Lost BoysMichael1997
- Back where I startedVarious1999
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About Matthew Rhys
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has built a distinguished career on both sides of the Atlantic, earning an Emmy Award for his lead role as Soviet spy Philip Jennings in the acclaimed FX series ‘The Americans’. He also won acclaim for his portrayal of detective Perry Mason in HBO’s period drama and has appeared in notable films such as ‘The Edge of Love’ and ‘Burnt’. Rhys began his career in British…
FAQs
Is Matthew Rhys married to Keri Russell?
Yes, Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, his co-star from ‘The Americans’, have been in a relationship since 2014 and have a son together. They are not officially married but are considered a long-term couple.
Which language does Matthew Rhys speak besides English?
Matthew Rhys is a fluent Welsh speaker. He was raised in Cardiff and attended Welsh-language schools, and he often uses his Welsh in roles and interviews.
What awards did Matthew Rhys win for ‘The Americans’?
Matthew Rhys won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 for his portrayal of Philip Jennings. He also received a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2016 and 2018.
Did Matthew Rhys play Perry Mason in the HBO series?
Yes, he starred as the titular character in HBO’s ‘Perry Mason’, a reimagining of the classic detective series, which ran for two seasons from 2020 to 2023.
Is Matthew Rhys related to the actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers?
No, despite the similar surname, they are not related. Matthew Rhys is Welsh and Jonathan Rhys Meyers is Irish.
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