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My Take
Matt Frewer will forever be Max Headroom to me, that glitchy 1980s digital icon that felt years ahead of its time. But reducing him to one role misses the point. This Washington-born American-Canadian actor is a genuine workhorse who moves fluidly between film, television, stage and voice work, always bringing a slightly off-kilter comic energy that makes scenes crackle. He rarely chases awards or headlines, yet he's the kind of reliable character actor who quietly elevates everything he's in. I have a real soft spot for performers like him who serve the story over their own spotlight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matt Frewer
- Name (Japanese)
- マット・フリューワー
- Reading
- まっと・ふりゅーわー
- Born
- January 4, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Lakefield College School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matt Frewer born?
Born January 4, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Matt Frewer from?
Matt Frewer is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Matt Frewer do?
Matt Frewer works as film actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.