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Matthew Settle was born on September 17, 1969 in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. Matthew Settle is a television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 56.
My Take
Matthew Settle earns my respect for his range more than his fame. Captain Speirs in Band of Brothers was all coiled, quiet menace, and then he turned around and played Rufus Humphrey on Gossip Girl as a warm, grounded dad, two registers that barely overlap. That elasticity is the mark of a real craftsman. Born in 1969 in small-town Hickory, North Carolina, he never seemed to chase headlines; instead he built trust role by role. I have a soft spot for actors who do unshowy, fully committed work, and he's squarely in that camp. I'm always curious what character he'll quietly inhabit next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Settle
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・セトル
- Reading
- ましゅー・せとる
- Born
- September 17, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Hickory, North Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor
2. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/matt_settle
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew%20Settle
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542843
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Settle born?
Born September 17, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Matthew Settle from?
Matthew Settle is from Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
What does Matthew Settle do?
Matthew Settle works as television actor, film actor, actor.
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