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My Take
Mathew Baynton is, to my mind, one of Britain's most underrated comic craftsmen. What I admire is the way Horrible Histories, Yonderland and Ghosts smuggle real history and genuine warmth in under cover of laughter. He writes, performs, and even brings music to the table, the mark of someone who would rather build whole worlds with his collective than chase solo stardom. That patient, ensemble-minded approach feels deeply British and deeply durable. I suspect this is the kind of talent audiences keep returning to for decades, long after flashier names fade, and I rate him highly for it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mathew Baynton
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・ベイントン
- Reading
- ましゅー・べいんとん
- Born
- November 18, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Rose Bruford College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/realmatbaynton
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathew%20Baynton
Frequently asked questions
When was Mathew Baynton born?
Born November 18, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Mathew Baynton from?
Mathew Baynton is from Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom.
What does Mathew Baynton do?
Mathew Baynton works as actor, screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.