Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys Evans (/riːs/ REESS; born 8 November 1974) is a Welsh actor. He gained recognition for playing Kevin Walker in the family drama series Brothers & Sisters (2006–2011) and Philip Jennings in the spy drama series The Americans (2013–2018). For his performance in The Americans, he received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards. He received further Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for playing the title role in the period series Perry Mason (2020–2023).
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| Born | Matthew Rhys Evans 8 November 1974 Cardiff, Wales |
| Education | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Keri Russell (m. c. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
In film, Rhys appeared as Dylan Thomas in The Edge of Love (2008) and as Daniel Ellsberg in The Post (2017) and starred as a cynical journalist in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). He has also voiced several characters in animated series, including The Owl House (2020–2023).