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My Take
Matthew Goode is the kind of actor I trust instinctively. He rarely headlines blockbusters, yet he elevates everything he touches — period dramas, thrillers, romantic comedies — with a dry wit and effortless polish that cannot be taught. What I find most interesting is his career patience: after his 2002 debut he never seemed to force a leap to stardom, instead accumulating roles that reward rewatching. That Birmingham-educated intelligence comes through in every line reading. In an industry obsessed with reinvention, Goode's consistency is quietly remarkable. Give me a film where he plays a charming man with a hidden edge, and I am seated.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Goode
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・グッド
- Reading
- ましゅー・ぐっど
- Born
- April 3, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Birmingham
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://matthew-goode.net
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B0%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Goode born?
Born April 3, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Matthew Goode from?
Matthew Goode is from Exeter, United Kingdom.
What does Matthew Goode do?
Matthew Goode works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.