Matthew McPheiden is a talented actor who has become a star thanks to the film Pride and Prejudice. In this picture, he played the role of the noble and courageous Mr. Darcy. “Frost vs. Nixon,” “Death at a Funeral,” “Robin Hood,” “Pillars of the Earth,” “Baby Dorrit,” are other famous films with his participation. What can be said about the Englishman?
Matthew McPheiden: The Beginning of the Way
The star of the film adaptation of the novel “Pride and Prejudice” was born in the UK, it happened in October 1974. Matthew McPheiden was born into the family of an oilman and actress. He inherited interest in dramatic art from his mother, who combined playing in the theater with teaching acting. Back in school years, the boy began to engage in a theater studio, teachers noted his talent.
Matthew's childhood passed in constant traveling. Together with his parents, the child managed to visit the Far East, in Brazil. The future actor did not show much interest in the lessons, but he achieved significant success in sports. After leaving school, he continued his education at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, as he already decided to connect life with cinema and theater.
First successes
Matthew McPheiden first appeared on the set in 1998. He made his debut in the drama Wuthering Heights, playing the role of Heathcliff's nephew. It was not easy for the young man to play the rude and unsociable Gerton Earnshaw, since he has nothing to do with this character. However, the reincarnation succeeded, and the directors drew attention to the promising young man.
“Fighters” - the first picture with Matthew McPheiden in the title role. In this drama, he embodied the image of the military Alan James, who is interested in football. For the sake of this role, the aspiring actor devoted a lot of time to training in the gym.
Film career
Matthew McPheyden got his first fans thanks to the series Ghosts. In this television project, the young man played an intelligence officer who bravely fights against terrorists. However, real fame fell on the actor thanks to the film adaptation of the novel "Pride and Prejudice." Matthew brilliantly coped with the role of Mr. Darcy, managed to emphasize the impeccable manners and nobility of his character.
In 2011, Matthew starred in the next film adaptation of the novel by Alexander Dumas “Three Musketeers”. The actor got the role of the courageous and noble Athos, which he received bypassing dozens of other applicants at the casting.
What other films with Matthew McPheiden are worthy of the attention of the audience? Fans of the actor should definitely watch the drama "Anna Karenina", which was released in 2012. In this film adaptation, he brilliantly played the brother of the main character, presenting his character as a weak-willed and helpless person. For the sake of this role, McPheiden even acquired a mustache, but shaved them immediately after stopping work on the film. In the comedy “Everything is possible, baby,” Matthew played an atypical role for himself, the disgusting boss became his character. In the series "The Last Kingdom", the actor embodied the image of Lord Utred. His hero appeared only in the first season, but was remembered by many viewers.
Personal life
What can you tell about the personal life of a star from the UK? McPheiden is extremely reluctant to discuss this topic with reporters, but something is still known. In 2004, the performer of the role of the impeccable Mr. Darcy parted with his freedom. His chosen one was a colleague Keely Hawes, whom he met while working on the television project "Ghosts".
The actress can be seen in the films “Memories of a Loser”, “Robbery on Baker Street”, “Death at a Funeral”, as well as in the series “Shakespeare in a New Way”, “Wives and Daughters”, “Dust to Dust”. The wife gave Matthew two children in whom he does not have a soul.