Matthew, a multifaceted individual, has carved out a successful career as an actor, audition coach, on-set acting coach, and teacher, with a global presence as a guest teacher and lecturer. With a client roster that is both diverse and impressive, Matthew's expertise has been honed through his extensive work at acting schools and studios since 1996.
Matthew's unique approach to acting, which he has dubbed the Actor's Foundry, emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge as the foundation for egoless acting and clear storytelling. His philosophy, which prioritizes collaboration over conflict and community over competitiveness, has attracted a loyal following of working actors who have benefited from his comprehensive technique.
In addition to his work as a coach and teacher, Matthew is also a prolific writer, and his essays, which have evolved from his pre-class talks, have gained widespread recognition and acclaim. Born in Montreal, Matthew initially pursued a career in politics before switching to the arts, where he worked as a writing assistant to the renowned playwright Frederick Douglas Ward.
Matthew's arts education continued at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse Theater School in New York, where he honed his craft from 1991 to 1995. After completing his training, Matthew was hired by the National Theater of the Performing Arts and toured the United States twice, performing in numerous regional theaters and eventually landing a starring role in Hamlet at the Washington Shakespeare Festival.
As an actor, Matthew has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions, including Thirteen Ghosts, Romeo Must Die, The House Next Door, The Watchmen, Downloading Nancy, Destination Infestation, The Last Trimester, Vivid Dreams, Tornado Warning, Judicial Indiscretion opposite Anne Archer, and numerous television guest spots on shows such as Reaper, Smallville, Supernatural, Tru Calling, Stargate, Stargate: Atlantis, The 4400, Reunion, and Godiva's.
Matthew's comedic and improv skills have also been showcased in films such as Night At The Museum and Night At The Museum 2: Battle For The Smithsonian, alongside Ben Stiller and Robin Williams. As a director, producer, sponsor, and coach, Matthew has been involved in numerous self-created projects, including made-for-the-web episodics, short films, plays, stage presentations, and scene nights.
Throughout his career, Matthew has directed many successful theatre productions in New York, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, and continues to promote his philosophy of "Professional Creativity" through his work with clients and in his own projects.
