Matthew Settle

Matthew Settle

55 · Born: Sep 17, 1969

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornSep 17, 1969 Hickory, North Carolina, USA
Parents
  • Robert E. Settle
  • Joan Settle

Biography

Matthew Settle's remarkable acting career has seen him evolve into a respected figure in the world of stage and screen. His iconic portrayal of "Rufus Humphrey" in the cultural phenomenon Gossip Girl (2007) has cemented his place in households around the globe.

In addition to his work on Gossip Girl, Settle has had the privilege of working with esteemed directors such as Steven Spielberg, Sir David Frost, Jonathan Mostow, and Peter Bogdanovich. His impressive resume includes appearances in the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series Band of Brothers (2001),where he played the memorable role of "Capt. Ronald Speirs".

Settle's most recent achievement was his lead role as "Billy Flynn" in the Broadway production of Chicago, which earned him 64 acclaimed performances. His dedication to his craft has been recognized with a nomination for a Teen Choice Award for his role in Gossip Girl.

The actor has also shared an award with Steven Spielberg for his portrayal of "Jacob Wheeler" in TNT's Emmy award-winning mini-series Into the West (2005). Settle's extensive career has taken him on an informative journey through more than 30 countries, allowing him to play a diverse range of roles over nearly 20 years.

Having lived between Rome, London, and Los Angeles, Settle currently resides in New York with his daughter. His unique upbringing, as the son of Dr. Robert E. Settle, a Doctorate of Theology, and Joan Settle, a Concert Organist, has undoubtedly influenced his artistic expression.

Matthew Settle's remarkable journey has been marked by a rich diversity of roles, and his dedication to his craft has earned him a reputation as a respected and talented actor.

Career

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2017
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2016
The Offering
The Offering as Sam Harris
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2015
{"id":11632,"title":"Ouija","year":"2014","character":"Anthony Morris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ouija","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5h4cvpc92cl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5h4cvpc92cl0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Ouija
Ouija as Anthony Morris
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Paper Angels
Paper Angels as Kevin Morrell
{"id":14540,"title":"A Sister's Nightmare","year":"2013","character":"Phil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-sisters-nightmare","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14540.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14540.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":11086,"title":"Love Sick Love","year":"2012","character":"Norman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/love-sick-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11086.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11086.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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So Undercover
So Undercover as Professor Talloway
{"id":23195,"title":"ExTerminators","year":"2009","character":"Dan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exterminators","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23195.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23195.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":1058,"title":"The Express","year":"2008","character":"President Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_1058.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_1058.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Express
The Express as President Kennedy
{"id":21136,"title":"Beneath","year":"2007","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beneath-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/17qcf8akiiu8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/17qcf8akiiu8.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Beneath
Beneath as John
{"id":47738,"title":"Blue Smoke","year":"2007","character":"Bo Goodnight","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blue-smoke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47738.jpg"},"released":1}
Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke as Bo Goodnight
{"id":677,"title":"Gossip Girl","year":2007,"character":"Rufus Humphrey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gossip-girl","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/n7772rssck40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/n7772rssck40.jpg"},"released":1}
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl as Rufus Humphrey
{"id":7921,"title":"The Wedding Bells","year":2007,"character":"Michael Madison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-wedding-bells","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7921.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wedding Bells
The Wedding Bells as Michael Madison
{"id":8695,"title":"The Celestine Prophecy","year":"2006","character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-celestine-prophecy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8695.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2005
Into the West
Into the West as Jacob Wheeler
{"id":152076,"title":"The Mystery of Natalie Wood","year":"2004","character":"Warren Beatty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mystery-of-natalie-wood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_152076.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_152076.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
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A Place Called Home
A Place Called Home as Henry "Hank" Ford
{"id":225067,"title":"Rancid","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rancid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225067.jpg"},"released":1}
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2002
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2001
Attraction
Attraction as Matthew
{"id":570,"title":"Band of Brothers","year":2001,"character":"Ronald C. Speirs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/band-of-brothers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/25o291pkiaa0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/25o291pkiaa0.jpg"},"released":1}
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers as Ronald C. Speirs
{"id":7638,"title":"The in Crowd","year":"2000","character":"Matt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-in-crowd-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7638.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7638.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
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U-571
U-571 as Ens. Keith Larson
{"id":85455,"title":"The Return of Alex Kelly","year":"1999","character":"Alex Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-alex-kelly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85455.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85455.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":55025,"title":"Lansky","year":"1999","character":"Bugsy Siegel Ages 17-26","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lansky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55025.jpg"},"released":1}
Lansky
Lansky as Bugsy Siegel Ages 17-26
{"id":4256,"title":"I Still Know What You Did Last Summer","year":"1998","character":"Will Benson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-still-know-what-you-did-last-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4f34s3d3nla0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4f34s3d3nla0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":56361,"title":"Justice League of America","year":"1997","character":"Guy Gardner \/ Green Lantern","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/justice-league-of-america","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56361.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56361.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Justice League of America
Justice League of America as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern
{"id":156597,"title":"A Deadly Vision","year":"1997","character":"Det. Max Seagle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-deadly-vision","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156597.jpg"},"released":1}
A Deadly Vision
A Deadly Vision as Det. Max Seagle
{"id":56865,"title":"What Happened to Bobby Earl?","year":"1997","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-happened-to-bobby-earl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56865.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56865.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":49993,"title":"Shaughnessy","year":"1996","character":"Tommy Shaughnessy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shaughnessy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49993.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49993.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Shaughnessy
Shaughnessy as Tommy Shaughnessy