Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Birthplace
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Keeley Hawes (2004)
Children
2 children: Maggie Macfadyen, Ralph Macfadyen
Parents
Martin Macfadyen, Meinir Macfadyen
Education
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Oakham School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity
Tier A -- 159,760 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Career
Career spanning 27 years (1998-2025)
Keeley Hawes →
Year context
Born in 1974 -- Nixon resigns over Watergate; Ford becomes president; Richard Nixon / Gerald Ford was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
57
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Filmography (27)
AWARDS (9)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2023
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2023
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2023
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2023
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Biography
David Matthew Macfadyen (born 17 October 1974) is an English actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he gained prominence for his role as Mr. Darcy in Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice (2005). He starred as Tom Wambsgans in the HBO drama series Succession (2018–2023), for which he has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Macfadyen is also known for his roles in films such as Death at a Funeral (2007), Frost/Nixon (2008), Anna Karenina (2012), The Assistant (2019), and Operation Mincemeat (2021). He made his television debut in 1998 as Hareton Earnshaw in Wuthering Heights. He portrayed Tom Quinn in the BBC One spy series Spooks (2002–04, 2011), and Inspector Edmund Reid in the BBC mystery series Ripper Street (2012–2016). He also starred as Henry Wilcox in Kenneth Lonergan's miniseries Howards End and Charles Ingram in the Stephen Frears' limited series Quiz (2020).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Matthew Macfadyen?
Matthew Macfadyen is 51 years old, born on .
Where was Matthew Macfadyen born?
Matthew Macfadyen was born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Matthew Macfadyen been in?
Matthew Macfadyen has 27 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Miniature Wife (2026), Death by Lightning (2025), Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Stonehouse (2023), Quiz (2020).
What is Matthew Macfadyen known for?
Matthew Macfadyen is primarily known as an actor. David Matthew Macfadyen (born 17 October 1974) is an English actor. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he gained prominence for his role…
Where can I find more information about Matthew Macfadyen?
You can find more about Matthew Macfadyen on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
