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My Take
Matthew Macfadyen fascinates me because he holds two completely different claims to immortality. For one generation he is the definitive brooding Mr. Darcy; for another he is Tom Wambsgans, the most exquisitely pathetic social climber television has ever produced. That both performances come from the same actor says everything about his range. The Emmys and BAFTAs confirm what the work already shows: stage-trained control, comic timing hidden inside dramatic precision, and zero vanity about looking foolish. He never seems to chase fame, only parts, which may be why every role lands. I genuinely cannot predict his next move, and I love that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Macfadyen
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・マクファディン
- Reading
- ましゅー・まくふぁでぃん
- Born
- October 17, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2022 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- 2022 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2023 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- 2023 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Macfadyen born?
Born October 17, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Matthew Macfadyen from?
Matthew Macfadyen is from Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom.
What does Matthew Macfadyen do?
Matthew Macfadyen works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
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.