Matthew Postlethwaite (born 25 September 1991 in
Whitehaven, England) is a British actor, writer, singer, artist and entrepreneur.
He produced, created and starred in the 2020 short film ''
The Great Artist''.
His production company, Purpose Co., has won over 120 awards and been nominated 55 times. His latest film ''
The Great Artist'' qualified for consideration for the Live Action Short Film shortlist for the
93rd Academy Awards. He has an additional two features in development.
Matthew Postlethwaite is part of the BAFTA Ones to Watch program. Matthew is known to perform his own stunts in his appearances.
Matthew appears, alongside his brother Jeffrey, on the front cover of the twelfth issue of Candid Magazine.
He had an art show in New York where his paintings were exhibited to the audience. Half of his paintings were featured in ''The Great Artist''.
"Brave," the end credits song from the film (which he co-wrote with Jon Althman and
Pia Toscano) won the
Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in a Short Film. This was the first time in the history of the award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won.
Early life
Postlethwaite was born (born 25 September 1991 in
Whitehaven, Cumbria) The youngest of three boys, his parents Susan Postlethwaite, A HR Business Partner, Ian Postlethwaite a commercial diver.
Matthew Postlethwaite was brought up in the Lake District and was educated at the prestigious
St Bees School
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graduating Valedictorian.
Filmography
Matthew created, wrote, produced, and starred in ''
The Great Artist'', which was inspired by his experience from when he was admitted to the hospital in his 20s for feeling
suicidal. Postlethwaite further added in an interview for ''
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'', "As I talk about it, it becomes easier. A lot of people are more open to talk about their struggles with mental health. We need to know that we’re not alone. That’s what we’re trying to do with the film. We’re trying to open the conversation.”.
He also sings the track “Loved Up Crazy” in the film and half of his paintings are featured.
Entrepreneurship
Before becoming a famous actor, Matthew studied at
Huddersfield University Graduating top of his school with Distinction, 1st Classification, The highest classification in British academia, and Top of his university. He was honored at his graduation ceremony for his excellence in academia. In order to pay for his degree courses, he worked of numerous television commercials, such as for
Hell's Kitchen in 2012.
Postlethwaite is an entrepreneur who has launched and operated a number of ventures.
He graduated
valedictorian of
University of Huddersfield studying Enterprise Development under the direction of Patrick Stuart.
As part of his degree course, he started a Mexican restaurant named Wrapik. In August 2012 he won a business start-up competition held by the
Kirklees Council for this business.
He formed the Luxury Healthy Chocolate brand NUDE(r) Chocolate which is currently in over 300 stores in the US.
It was listed as number 37 by "Eat This, Not That!" 40 cool food brands to buy in 2020.
He is joint partners with Scott Postlethwaite and actor
Mike Manning.
Personal life
As of February 2015, Matthew lives part-time in
Beverly Hills.
Charity
Matthew Postlethwaite as an Activist has worked with
GLAAD
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, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention,
National Alliance on Mental Illness CA (NAMI), National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,
Movember, Kindred, Tethr, The Tramuto Foundation, and Stand with Impact. With The
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) further sponsoring his film
The Great Artist at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.
Matthew Postlethwaite created with his brother
Jeffrey Postlethwaite their own non-profit coffee brand named 'Hero Bean'. They partnered with Padre Fabretto Foundation and Bruce and Luke's Coffee Roasters to purchase coffee beans from Nicaraguan farmers at "30 per cent more than they would normally be paid for the fair trade price of coffee".
Awards and recognition
His song, "Brave," from ''The Great Artist'' won the HMMA for Best Original Song for a Short Film. This was the first time in the history of award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won.
Acting
Producing
Song Writing
References
External links
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1991 births
British male singers
British male actors
Living people
People from Whitehaven
Alumni of the University of Huddersfield