Early Years
Matthew William Goode was born on April 3, 1978, in Exeter, England. He is the youngest of five children, and he is the son of Anthony and Jennifer Goode. His father is a geologist, and his mother is a nurse and theatre director. Goode attended Exeter School, a private, co-educational day school in Exeter, England, followed by England’s University of Birmingham, then the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Career
Goode began his career with small roles in TV series such as “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister” and “Inspector Lynley Mysteries” before landing his breakout role as Mandy in the romantic comedy “Chasing Liberty” in 2004. Goode’s television career has been marked by several notable performances. He portrayed the charming and mysterious Henry Talbot in the final season of the acclaimed period drama “Downton Abbey.” He also starred as Finley “Finn” Polmar in the critically acclaimed series “The Good Wife” and its spin-off, “The Good Fight.” Matthew’s portrayal of Anthony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, in the Netflix series “The Crown” showcased his ability to bring depth and complexity to real-life characters. On the big screen, Goode has appeared in a variety of genres. He played the romantic lead opposite Amy Adams in the fantasy comedy “Leap Year” and portrayed the villain Adrian Veidt/Ozymandias in the superhero film “Watchmen.” Matthew also starred in the historical drama “The Imitation Game” as Hugh Alexander, a British cryptanalyst during World War II, and appeared in the thriller “Stoker” alongside Nicole Kidman and Mia Wasikowska. Other notable film credits include “Match Point,” “A Single Man,” “Cemetery Junction,” “Burning Man,” “Belle,” “The Hatton Garden Job,” and “Official Secrets.” In 2022, Matthew starred as Robert Evans in the Paramount+ series “The Offer,” which tells the tale of the making of “The Godfather.”
Nominations
Goode was nominated for the following awards: 2004 Teen Choice Award, 2012 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, 2013 Australian Film Critics Association Award, 2013 Australian Film Institute Award, 2014 Satellite Award, 2014 San Diego Film Critics Society Award, 2015 Screen Actors Guild Award, 2018 Primetime Emmy Award, and 2013 Critics’ Choice Award.
Awards
Matthew has won the 2014 Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actor and the 2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival Award.
Personal Life
Matthew is married to Sophie Dymoke. They have three children and live in Surrey, England.
