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Born on November 2, 1963, Matthew Freud is a screenwriter, politician and businessperson. As of 2026, Matthew Freud is 62 years old. Awards on record include Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film (2023).
My Take
Freud fascinates me precisely because he operates where most public figures fear to stand: behind the curtain. As head of Freud Communications he shapes perception rather than seeking it, and that quiet leverage interests me far more than celebrity does. The famous surname adds a layer of mythology, but the real intrigue is how someone fluent in narrative, persuasion and influence chooses to spend that fluency offstage. I tend to believe the people who genuinely move public opinion are rarely the ones in the spotlight. Freud strikes me as a study in soft, deliberate, deeply effective power.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Freud
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・フロイト
- Reading
- ましゅー・ふろいと
- Born
- November 2, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rabbit
- Occupation
- screenwriter / politician / businessperson
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew%20Freud
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6117519
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Freud born?
Born November 2, 1963 (age 62).
What does Matthew Freud do?
Matthew Freud works as screenwriter, politician, businessperson.