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Niall Matter is a film actor and television actor. Niall Matter was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on October 20, 1980. The age as of 2026 is 45.
My Take
What draws me to Niall Matter is not a filmography but a turning point. Before acting, he worked on an oil rig in Alberta and suffered a serious accident; recovery became the catalyst for a full-time acting career. I find that backstory more compelling than most polished origin stories, because it suggests a man who chose performance deliberately rather than drifting into it. His breakout as the roguish genius Zane Donovan on Eureka fit that lived-in quality. He never became a household name, but I respect performers who carry real-world weight into their work, and Matter feels like exactly that kind of grounded, unshowy actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Niall Matter
- Name (Japanese)
- ニオール・マター
- Reading
- におーる・またー
- Born
- October 20, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.niallmatter.net
- Xhttps://x.com/niallmatter
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niall%20Matter
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1189063
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
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 Niall Matter born?
Born October 20, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Niall Matter from?
Niall Matter is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What does Niall Matter do?
Niall Matter works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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