Matthew Rhys

Matthew Rhys began his professional acting career during his time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), appearing in the BBC police series ‘Backup’ and the feature film ‘House of America.’ He garnered early critical acclaim after returning to Wales to star in the Welsh film ‘Bydd yn Wrol,’ for which he received the Best Actor award at the BAFTA Cymru. Rhys then achieved wider recognition stateside for his compelling role as Kevin Walker in the popular American family drama series ‘Brothers & Sisters,’ which aired for five seasons from 2006 to 2011, establishing him as a versatile performer. Following this success, Rhys became widely known for his Emmy-winning lead role as Soviet spy Philip Jennings in the critically acclaimed FX spy drama series ‘The Americans,’ which captivated audiences for six seasons from 2013 to 2018. His nuanced portrayal earned him numerous accolades, including the coveted Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2018 and the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 2019. Rhys continued to deliver acclaimed performances as the titular character in the HBO period series ‘Perry Mason,’ which ran for two seasons from 2020 to 2023, earning him a third Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been notably recognized for his significant contributions to the Welsh language and culture, culminating in an honor from Aberystwyth University and acceptance into the prestigious Gorsedd of the Bards.