Brothers & Sisters (Sundays, 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET)
MATTHEW RHYS
Kevin Walker on the ABC Television Network's "Brothers & Sisters"
Matthew Rhys' passion, creativity and attitude have helped him solidify his place in Hollywood as a reputable and versatile actor. Best known for his role on ABC's hit drama "Brothers & Sisters," he was also recently seen in the BBC Film "The Edge of Love," opposite Keira Knightly and Sienna Miller, about the legendary poet Dylan Thomas (Rhys) and his love of two women. The film premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival and is slated for release in the U.S. in 2009.
In 2006 Rhys starred opposite Brittany Murphy in the independent feature "Love and Other Disasters." Additional film credits include "Virgin Territory," "The Testimony of Taliesin Jones," "Very Annie Mary," "Peaches," "Tabloid" and "Deathwatch." Television credits include the lead role in "Metropolis," a drama series following the lives of six twentysomethings in London. He was also seen in BBC's the "Lost World," which recreated Conan Doyle's tale of British explorers searching for an undiscovered plateau inhabited by prehistoric beasts.
In 2000 Rhys opened to huge critical acclaim when he starred as Benjamin in the world premiere of the stage adaptation of "The Graduate," alongside Kathleen Turner at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.
Rhys attended the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Shortly afterwards, in 1993, he was awarded the Patricia Rothermere Scholarship. During his time at RADA, he appeared in "House of America" and "Back-Up," the BBC police series about the operational support units Hooli Vans. Rhys then returned to Cardiff to act in his own language in the Welsh film "Bydd yn Wrol" (Be Brave), for which he won Best Actor at the Welsh BAFTAs.
Rhys was born and raised in the historic city of Cardiff, South Wales. He currently resides in Los Angeles.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Cardiff, South Wales
BIRTHDAY November 4
