Alison Matthews, a renowned Canadian actor, was born in the vibrant city of Montréal, Québec. With a professional career spanning over three decades, she has effortlessly navigated various mediums, including film, television, theatre, animation, commercial voice-over, telephony, and audio-books.
Matthews' impressive list of series roles began in the mid-nineties with the iconic original 'X-Files', and has since included guest starring and recurring roles in popular shows such as Stargate SG-1, Beggars & Choosers, iZombie, and many others. One of her notable roles was portraying Emily Gordon in NBC's Just Deal.
In addition to her on-screen work, Matthews has also made a significant impact in the world of voice-over, boasting a decade-long stint as the voice of KVOS TV. She has also lent her voice to notable projects such as the English version of the animated series Ghost In The Shell, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, Molly of Denali, Lego Jurassic World, and the audio-book of Annabel Lyon's Giller-nominated novel Consent.
Matthews has also made a mark on the professional theatre scene, with notable credits including the role of 'C' in the Canadian premiere of Edward Albee's 'Three Tall Women' at the Vancouver Playhouse and the Belfry Theatre.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Alison Matthews is the Head of Coaching at the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival in Vancouver, Canada, where she has coached over forty productions since 2008.