This is a list of people with the given name Matthew (sometimes shortened to Matt): {{Compact ToC, custom1=Fictional characters, custom1name=Fictional

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* Pope Matthew of Alexandria (disambiguation), multiple people *

Saint Matthew Matthew the Apostle,, shortened to ''Matti'' (whence ar, مَتَّى, Mattā), meaning "Gift of YHWH"; arc, , Mattai; grc-koi, Μαθθαῖος, ''Maththaîos'' or , ''Matthaîos''; cop, ⲙⲁⲧⲑⲉⲟⲥ, Mattheos; la, Matthaeus a ...

, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus

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* Matthew Adams (American football) (born 1995), American football player * Matthew Adler (born 1962), American law professor * Matthew Algie (1810–1902), British coffee roaster * Matt Anderson (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Andrews, electrical engineer * Matthew Anoaʻi (1970–2017), American professional wrestler better known as Rosey and member of

Anoaʻi family The Anoaʻi family ( ) is a family of professional wrestlers originating from American Samoa. Family members have comprised several tag teams and stables within a variety of promotions. Famous members of the family include Rosey, WWE Hall of Fam ...

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Matthew Barzun Matthew Winthrop Barzun (born October 23, 1970) is an American businessman, diplomat and political fundraiser who served as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He is a business executive who is known for his work with CNET Networks ...

, American political * Matthew Batten (born 1995), American baseball player * Mat Baynton (born 1980), English actor and musician * Mat Beard (disambiguation), several people *

Matt Bellamy Matthew James Bellamy (born 9 June 1978) is an English singer, musician, producer, and songwriter. He is primarily known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for English rock band Muse. He is recognised for his eccen ...

(born 1978), English musician *

Matt Bennett Matt Bennett (born November 13, 1991) is an American actor. He is known for playing the role of Robbie Shapiro in the Nickelodeon sitcom ''Victorious'' and for starring in the Will Ferrell-produced film ''The Virginity Hit''. Early life Bennett ...

(born 1991), American actor *

Matthew Bergeron Matthew Kambolambi Bergeron (born February 26, 2000) is a Canadian-born American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Quebec, he moved to the United States to play college football at Syracuse. ...

(born 2000), Canadian gridiron player *

Matt Berry Matthew Charles Berry (born 2 May 1974) is an English actor, comedian, musician, and writer. He is best known for his roles in comedy series such as '' The IT Crowd'', ''Garth Marenghi's Darkplace'', ''The Mighty Boosh'', ''Snuff Box'', ''What ...

(born 1974), English actor *

Matthew Betz Matthew Betz (September 13, 1881 – January 26, 1938) was an American film actor. Betz was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1881. Following an extended career in the U.S. Cavalry, Betz spent eight years in Vaudeville. His first stage play w ...

(1881–1938), American film actor * Matthew Blaise, Nigerian queer rights activist * Matthew Boling, US sprinter, US HS 100m record holder *

Matt Bomer Matthew Staton Bomer (born October 11, 1977) is an American actor. He is the recipient of accolades such as a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 2000, he made his television debut o ...

(born 1977), American actor *

Matthew Boulton Matthew Boulton (; 3 September 172817 August 1809) was an English manufacturer and business partner of Scottish engineer James Watt. In the final quarter of the 18th century, the partnership installed hundreds of Boulton & Watt steam engin ...

(1728-1809), British manufacturer * Matthew Boyd (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Bozinovski Matthew Bozinovski (born 5 January 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Competing in the c ...

(born 2001), Australian footballer * Matthew Brady (disambiguation), multiple people * Matt Brown (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Brettingham (1699–1769), English architect *

Matthew Broderick Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor. His roles include the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in '' Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's ''The Lion King'' (1994) ...

(born 1962), American film and stage actor

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* Matt Centrowitz, middle-distance runner, US Olympic Gold Medalist in 2016 Rio 1500m *

Matthew Chadwick Matthew Chadwick (born 12 Jul 1990) is a horse racing jockey in Hong Kong. He was champion apprentice in 2008/09. He ranked fourth in the jockeys' premiership in 2009/10 although he became a fully fledged jockey in mid season. By the end of 2010/11 ...

(born 1990), horse racing jockey in Hong Kong *

Matthew Cheung Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, (; born 20 November 1950) is a former Hong Kong politician who served as Chief Secretary for Administration from 2017 to 2021. Cheung previously served as the Secretary for Labour and Welfare for ten years. He was award ...

, Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration * Matthew Cooper (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Cowley, American Latter-day Saint apostle *

Matthew Crum As Friends Rust is an American melodic hardcore band based in Gainesville, Florida. The original line-up, which included vocalist Damien Moyal, guitarist Henry Olmino, bass guitarist Jeronimo Gomez and drummer Matthew Crum, formed in Davie, ...

(born 1978), American drummer

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Matthew Daddario Matthew Quincy Daddario (born October 1, 1987) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Alec Lightwood on the Freeform television series ''Shadowhunters'' (2016–2019). He is the younger brother of actress Alexandra Daddario. ...

(born 1987), American actor *

Matt Damon Matthew Paige Damon (; born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. Ranked among ''Forbes'' most bankable stars, the films in which he has appeared have collectively earned over $3.88 billion at the North Ameri ...

(born 1970), American actor * Matt Darwin (born 1963), American football player *

Matthew Davies (disambiguation) Matthew Davies or Matt Davies may refer to: * Matthew Davies (figure skater) (born 1981), English figure skater * Matthew Davies (footballer) (born 1995), Australian-Malaysian footballer * Matthew Davies (historian), British urban historian * Matth ...

, multiple people *

Matthew Davis (disambiguation) Matthew Davis (born 1978) is an American actor. Matthew Davis or Matt Davis may also refer to: *Matthew Davis (politician) (fl. 1937–1938), Irish Fianna Fáil politician *Matthew L. Davis, who in 1836 published the memoirs of Aaron Burr * Matthe ...

, multiple people * Matthew Dayes (born 1994), American football player * Matthew Deane (born 1978), Thai singer, actor and television presenter *

Matthew Dellavedova Matthew William Dellavedova (born 8 September 1990) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Saint Mary's College. In 2016, he won ...

(born 1990), Australian basketball player *

Matthew Dubé Matthew Dubé (born May 3, 1988) is a Canadian politician who was elected to the House of Commons in the 2011 federal election to represent the electoral district of Chambly—Borduas in Quebec as a member of the New Democratic Party. He wa ...

(born 1988), Canadian politician *

Matt Duchene Matthew Duchene (; born 16 January 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, and Columbus ...

(born 1991), Canadian ice hockey player *

Mathew Dumba Mathew Dumba (born July 25, 1994) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). Dumba was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Wild in the first round ...

(born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player *

Matthew Dunn Matthew Stephen Dunn (born 2 September 1973) is an Australian former freestyle and medley swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. Dunn trained at the Australian Institute of Sport under Russian swimming co ...

(born 1973), Australian freestyle and medley swimmer

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* Matthew Earnest (born 1969), American theater director *

Matthew George Easton Matthew George Easton (3 June 1823 – 27 February 1894) was a Scottish minister and writer. His most known work is the ''Illustrated Bible Dictionary'' (1893), later known as Easton's Bible Dictionary''. The English translations of two of Franz ...

(1823–1894), Scottish Presbyterian preacher and writer *

Matthew Ebden Matthew Ebden (born 26 November 1987) is an Australian professional tennis player. He is a two-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2022 Wimbledon Championships in men's doubles alongside Max Purcell, and the 2013 Australian Open in mixe ...

(born 1987), Australian professional tennis player *

Matthew of Edessa Matthew of Edessa (, Matevos Uṛhayetsi; late 11th century – 1144) was an Armenian historian in the 12th century from the city of Edessa (, ''Uṛha''). Matthew was the superior abbot of Karmir Vank' (Red Convent), near the town of Kaysun ...

(died 1144), Armenian historian *

Matthew Edgar Matthew Edgar (born 28 August 1986) is an English darts player currently competing in Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events. Career 2011 Edgar joined the PDC in 2011, and qualified for the UK Open. He defeated Nigel Heydon, Andy Pearce ...

(born 1986), English professional darts player *

Matthew Edison Matthew Edison (born August 22, 1975) is a Canadian actor known for his roles in ''Fortunate Son'', ''The Detail,'' and ''Nero Wolfe'', and as Cameron Coleman in the web series '' Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman'' and the t ...

, Canadian actor * Matthew Edwards (footballer) (1882–1944), footballer * Matthew Egan (born 1983), former Australian rules footballer * Matthew Ehlers, American film director, producer, and screenwriter * Matthew Elderfield (born 1966), Deputy Governor and Head of Financial Regulation at the Central Bank of Ireland * Matthew van Eldik, Paralympic athletics competitor from Australia * Matthew Elias (born 1979), Welsh athlete, specialised in the 400 m sprint and 400 m hurdles *

Matthew Elliott (cricketer) Matthew Thomas Gray Elliott (born 28 September 1971) is a former cricketer from Australia, who played as a left-handed opening batsman. Beginnings with Victoria After he made his debut for Victoria in the 1992–1993 season, he soon establish ...

(born 1971), Australian former cricketer * Matthew Elliott (footballer) (born 1968), former professional footballer * Matthew Elliott (loyalist) (1739–1814), born in County Donegal, Ireland, died in Burlington, Ontario * Matthew Elliott (politics) (born 1978), British political strategist and lobbyist *

Matthew Elliott (rugby league) Matthew Elliott (born 8 December 1964) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach, commentator and former player. He has previously coached in the NRL with the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors, as ...

(born 1964), Australian professional rugby league football coach and former player * Matthew Ellis (American musician) of ''A Hope for Home'' in Portland, Oregon *

Matthew Ellis (police commissioner) Matthew Clyde Ellis (born May 1965) was the Conservative Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conserva ...

, the Conservative Staffordshire Police and Crime Commissioner * Scott Matthew Emerson (born 1971), American professional baseball player, coach and pitching instructor * Matthew Emerton (born 1971), Australian mathematician, professor of mathematics at the University of Chicago * Matthew Gault Emery (1818–1901), the twenty-first Mayor of Washington, D.C. *

Matthew Emmons Matthew D. Emmons (born April 5, 1981) is an American rifle shooter. He competed in various events at the 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics and won a gold, a silver, and a bronze medal. Career Emmons started out as a successful junior and has b ...

(born 1981), American rifle shooter * Matthew Engel (born 1951), British writer, journalist and editor * Matthew England, physical oceanographer and climate scientist * J. Matthew Ennis (1864–1921), English pianist and organist with an academic career in Adelaide, South Australia * Matthew Entenza (born 1961), Minnesota lawyer and former politician *

Matthew Erickson Matthew Erickson is a Canadian voice actor who works for Ocean Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and the Calgary, Alberta-based Blue Water Studios. He was born and raised in rural Alberta. He has played several roles in anime, most ...

, Canadian voice actor who works for Ocean Studios and Blue Water Studios *

Matthew Etherington Matthew Etherington (born 14 August 1981) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of club Crawley Town. As a player, Etherington played as a winger, most notably in the Premier League for ...

(born 1981), English former footballer * Harold Matthew Evans (1928–2020), British-born journalist and writer, editor of ''The Sunday Times'' * Matthew Evans (cricketer) (born 1974), former English cricketer * Matthew Evers (born 1976), American pair skater, model and TV personality * Matthew Ewing (1815–1874), American carpenter and inventor * Matthew Eyles (born 1979), English cricketer * Matthew J. Eyring (born 1933), American educational administrator, author, and religious leader

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Matthew Festa Matthew Joseph Festa (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2018. He has played for the Italy national baseball team. Early life Festa ...

(born 1993), American baseball player * Matthew Fletcher (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Flinders (1774–1814), English navigator and cartographer * Matthew Forgues, American racewalker *

Matthew Fox Matthew Chandler Fox (born July 14, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Charlie Salinger on '' Party of Five'' (1994–2000) and Jack Shephard on the drama series ''Lost'' (2004–2010), the latter of which earned h ...

(born 1966), American actor and model

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Matthew Good Matthew Frederick Robert Good (born June 29, 1971) is a Canadian musician. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful alternative rock bands in Canada during the 1990s and early 2000s. Since the ...

(born 1971), Canadian rock musician *

Matthew Goode Matthew William Goode (born 3 April 1978) is a British actor. Goode made his screen debut in 2002 with ABC's TV film feature '' Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister''. His breakthrough role was in the romantic comedy ''Chasing Liberty'' (2004), f ...

(born 1978), English actor * Matthew Gotel (born 1999), American football player *

Matthew Gray Gubler Matthew Gray Gubler (, ; born March 9, 1980) is an American actor, filmmaker, fashion model, painter, illustrator, director, and author. He is best known for his role as criminal profiler Dr. Spencer Reid in the CBS television show ''Criminal M ...

(born 1980), American actor *

Matthew Griswold (governor) Matthew Griswold (March 25, 1714 – April 28, 1799) was the 17th governor of Connecticut from 1784 to 1786. He also served as the 21st lieutenant governor (and the first since statehood). He was also chief justice of the Superior Court, during ...

(1715–1799), Governor of Connecticut * Matthew Groening (born 1954), American cartoonist

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* Matthew Hale (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Hammett, member of the Alabama house of representatives * Matthew Harris (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Hayden (born 1971), Australian cricketer * Mattew Kiichi Heafy (born 1986), American musician *

Matty Healy The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Now based in Manchester, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and ...

(born 1989), British rock musician * Matthew Henry (1662–1714), Welsh Nonconformist minister and author *

Matthew Henson Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866March 9, 1955) was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years. They spent a total of 18 years on expeditions together.

(1866–1955), African-American Arctic explorer * Matthew Herbert (born 1972), British electronic musician *

Matthew Hoggard Matthew James Hoggard, (born 31 December 1976) is a former English cricketer, who played international cricket for England cricket team from 2000 to 2008, playing both Test cricket and One Day Internationals. The 6' 2" Hoggard was a right arm f ...

(born 1976), English cricketer *

Matthew Hopkins Matthew Hopkins ( 1620 – 12 August 1647) was an English witch-hunter whose career flourished during the English Civil War. He claimed to hold the office of Witchfinder General, although that title was never bestowed by Parliament, a ...

(1620-1647), English Witch-hunting * Matthew Hughes (badminton) (born 1978), Welsh badminton player * Matt Hughes (writer) (born 1949), Canadian author * Matt Hughes (MMA) (born 1973), Retired MMA Fighter

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Matthew Ianniello Matthew Joseph "Matty the Horse" Ianniello (June 18, 1920 – August 15, 2012) was a New York mobster with the Genovese crime family, of which he was once the acting boss. During the 1960s and 1970s, Ianniello controlled the lucrative sex indus ...

(1920-2012), of the

Genovese crime family The Genovese crime family, () also sometimes referred to as the Westside, is an Italian-American Mafia crime family and one of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City and New Jersey as part of the American M ...

* Matthew Illingsworth (born 1968), is a road and track racing cyclist * Matthew Inabinet (born 1984), Australian sport shooter *

Matthew Inman ''The Oatmeal'' is a webcomic and humor website created in 2009 by cartoonist Matthew Inman. It offers original comics, quizzes, and occasional articles. Inman has produced a series of ''Oatmeal'' books with content from the webcomic and previou ...

(born 1982), cartoonist, creator of ''The Oatmeal'' webcomic and humor website * Matthew Innes MA, FRHS, is Vice Master and Professor of History at Birkbeck College, University of London * Matthew Irmas, American director and producer * Matthew Irwin (born 1987), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Matthew Iserhoff of ''CerAmony'', a Canadian duo musical band of Cree origin from Whapmagoostui *

Matthew II Izmirlian Matthew II Izmirlian ( hy, Մատթէոս Բ. Կոնստանդնուպոլսեցի (Իզմիրլեան), Matthew II of Constantinople; 22 February 1845 – 11 December 1910) was the Catholicos of All Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic Church a ...

(1845–1910), Catholicos of All Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic Church

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Matthew Johns Matthew James Johns (born 27 July 1971) is an Australian rugby league media personality, commentator and former professional player. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative , Johns played his club footbal ...

(born 1971), Australian rugby league football commentator and player * Matthew Judon (born 1992), American football player

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* Matthew Kennedy (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew of Kraków (c. 1335–1410), German-Polish scholar and priest * Matthew Kenseth- 2003 NASCAR Cup Series champion *

Matthew Koma Matthew Bair (born June 2, 1987), known professionally as Matthew Koma, is an American singer, songwriter, DJ and record producer. Songs written by Koma include "Spectrum" and Grammy Award-winner "Clarity", both performed by Zedd. Koma has colla ...

(born 1987), American singer

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Matthew Lawrence Matthew William Lawrence (born February 11, 1980) is an American actor and singer, known for his roles in ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' and ''Boy Meets World''. Lawrence also starred in the series '' Brotherly Love'' with his real-life brothers Joey and An ...

(born 1980), American actor * Matthew Levatich (born 1964/65), American businessman, CEO of Harley-Davidson * Matthew Lewis (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Liberatore Matthew Joseph Liberatore (born November 6, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). Born and raised in the suburbs of Phoenix, Arizona, Liberatore was selected by the Tampa ...

(born 1999), American baseball player *

Matthew Lillard Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor. His early film work includes Chip Sutphin in ''Serial Mom'' (1994), Emmanuel "Cereal Killer" Goldstein in '' Hackers'' (1995), Stu Macher in '' Scream'' (1996), Stevo in ''SLC Pu ...

(born 1970), American actor * Matthew Lloyd (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew B. Lowrie, American political *

Matthew Lyon Matthew Lyon (July 14, 1749 – August 1, 1822) was an Irish-born American printer, farmer, soldier and politician, who served as a United States representative from both Vermont and Kentucky. Lyon represented Vermont in Congress from 1797 to ...

, American politician

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* Matthew Macfadyen (born 1974), British theatre and film actor *

Matthew Marsden Matthew David Marsden (born 3 March 1973) is an English-American actor, producer, singer and former model. He has appeared in films such as '' Helen of Troy'', '' Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid'', '' Tamara'', '' Resident Evil: Extinct ...

(born 1973), English actor *

Matthew Fontaine Maury Matthew Fontaine Maury (January 14, 1806February 1, 1873) was an American oceanographer and naval officer, serving the United States and then joining the Confederacy during the American Civil War. He was nicknamed "Pathfinder of the Seas" and i ...

, Commodore of the United States navy * Matthew McCloskey, American political *

Matthew McConaughey Matthew David McConaughey ( ; born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. He had his breakout role with a supporting performance in the coming-of-age comedy '' Dazed and Confused'' (1993). After a number of supporting roles, his first succes ...

(born 1969), American actor * Matthew McEwen (born 1971), Australian decathlete * Matthew Mervis (born 1998), American baseball player * Matthew Mileham (born 1976), British hammer thrower * Matthew Miller (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Modine Matthew Avery Modine (born March 22, 1959) is an American actor and filmmaker, who rose to prominence through his role as U.S. Marine Private/Sergeant J.T. "Joker" Davis in ''Full Metal Jacket''. His other film roles include the title character ...

(born 1959), American actor * Matt Moore (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Morrison Matthew James Morrison (born October 30, 1978) is an American actor, dancer and singer-songwriter, best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show '' Glee'' (2009–2015). He has starred in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadw ...

(born 1978), American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter *

Matthew Saad Muhammad Matthew Saad Muhammad (born Maxwell Antonio Loach; June 16, 1954 – May 25, 2014) was an American professional boxer who was the WBC Light Heavyweight Champion of the World for two-and-a-half years. Background Saad Muhammad's mother died when ...

(1954-2014), professional boxer *

Matthew Murphy Matthew Edward Murphy (born 23 July 1984) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of The Wombats, which he co-founded in 2003. He began a solo career under the name ...

(born 1984), English musician; lead vocalist & guitarist of The Wombats * Matt Murray (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey goaltender *

Matthew Murray Matthew Murray (1765 – 20 February 1826) was an English steam engine and machine tool manufacturer, who designed and built the first commercially viable steam locomotive, the twin cylinder ''Salamanca'' in 1812. He was an innovative design ...

(1765–1826), English steam engine and machine tool manufacturer * Matthew Myers (judge), Australian judge

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* Matthew M. Neely American political *

Matthew Newkirk Matthew Newkirk (1794–1868), was a banker, railroad executive, and civic leader in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a director of the United States Bank, but he was best known as the president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Ra ...

(1794-1868), American railroad executive

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* Matthew Oakley (born 1977), English retired professional footballer * Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Matthew Obasanjo (born 1937), President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 * Matthew O'Brien, American author, journalist and teacher *

Matthew O'Callaghan Matthew O'Callaghan (born August 31, 1966) is an American film director, animator, writer, and storyboard artist whose credits include directing the 2006 film ''Curious George'' and co-creating the television series '' Life with Louie''. Life ...

, American film director, animator, writer, and storyboard artist * John Matthew O'Connell (1872–1941), U.S. Representative from Rhode Island * Matthew O'Connor (soccer) (born 1984), Canadian former soccer player * Matthew O'Connor (swimmer) (born 1971), British former competitive swimmer * Matthew O'Conor (1773–1844), Irish historian, the O'Conor Don and de jure King of Connacht * Matthew Odell, American pianist * Matthew Odmark (born 1974), American musician,a guitarist for Christian alternative folk rock group ''Jars of Clay'' * Matthew O'Donnell MA, BD, DPh was an Irish priest, president of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth * Matthew O'Dwyer (born 1988), Australian rules footballer *

Matthew Offord Matthew James Offord (born 3 September 1969) is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Hendon since 2010. He was previously a member of the Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa ...

, FRGS (born 1969), British Conservative Party politician and the Member of Parliamentn *

Matthew Ogens Matthew Ogens is an American film director, creative director, photographer and artist, best known for his 2021 Netflix documentary short film, ''Audible'', which was nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 94th Academy Awards. He ...

, American film director, creative director, photographer and artist *

Matthew O'Hanlon Matthew O'Hanlon (born 28 October 1991) is an Irish hurler who plays for Wexford Intermediate Championship club St James's and at inter-county level with the Wexford senior hurling team. He usually lines out as a wing-back. Playing career Go ...

(born 1991), Irish sportsperson * Matthew Okohh (born 1972), former U.S.–Nigerian soccer player * Matthew O'Leary (born 1987), American actor * Matthew Olim, CEO and co-founder of CDNow, Inc. * Matthew G. Olsen (born 1962), American prosecutor and the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) * Matthew Olson, retired American soccer goalkeeper *

Matthew Vincent O'Malley Matthew Vincent O'Malley (June 26, 1878 – May 26, 1931) was an American businessman and politician who was elected to serve as a U.S. Representative from New York in 1930. He died in 1931, shortly after winning election, but before formally tak ...

(1878–1931), U.S. Representative from New York in 1931 *

Matthew O'Neill (footballer) Matthew Paul O'Neill (born 25 June 1984) is an English professional footballer who played in the Football League as a midfielder for Burnley. Career O'Neill started his career in the youth system at Burnley, starting a three-year scholarship in ...

(born 1984), English professional footballer * Matthew Oram MBE (1885–1969), New Zealand politician of the National Party *

Matthew O'Reilly Matthew O'Reilly (1 March 1880 – 13 November 1962) was an Irish politician. A farmer, he was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fianna Fáil Teachta Dála (TD) for the Meath constituency at the June 1927 general election. He was re-electe ...

(1880–1962), Irish politician * Matthew O'Rourke (born 1967), New Zealand former cricketer * Matthew Orr (born 1962), entrepreneur living in the UK * Matthew D. Orwig (born 1959), American attorney * Albert Matthew Osborne GC (1906–1942), awarded a posthumous George Cross for action during German air attacks on Malta * Matthew O'Shea, the Alderman of the 19th ward of Chicago * Matthew Osman (born 1983), Australian former professional footballer * Matthew Otten (born 1981), American former professional basketball player * John Matthew Ottoson (1818–1867), Japanese castaway originally from the area of Onoura near modern-day Mihama

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Matthew Parker Matthew Parker (6 August 1504 – 17 May 1575) was an English bishop. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England from 1559 until his death in 1575. He was also an influential theologian and arguably the co-founder (with a p ...

(1504–1575), English Archbishop of Canterbury *

Matthew Paris Matthew Paris, also known as Matthew of Paris ( la, Matthæus Parisiensis, lit=Matthew the Parisian; c. 1200 – 1259), was an English Benedictine monk, chronicler, artist in illuminated manuscripts and cartographer, based at St Albans Abbey ...

(c. 1200–1259), Benedictine monk, English chronicler, artist in illuminated manuscripts and cartographer *

Matthew Parris Matthew Francis Parris (born 7 August 1949) is a British political writer and broadcaster, formerly a Conservative Member of Parliament. He was born in South Africa to British parents. Early life and family Parris is the eldest of six childre ...

(born 1949), British journalist and politician * Matthew Patrick (born 1986), American YouTuber * Matthew Perry (disambiguation), multiple people **

Matthew Perry Matthew Langford Perry (born August 19, 1969) is an American-Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom ''Friends'' (1994–2004). As well as starring in the short-lived television series '' St ...

(1969–2023), American and Canadian actor * Matthew Prior (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Pinsent Sir Matthew Clive Pinsent, (; born 10 October 1970) is an English rower and broadcaster. During his rowing career, he won 10 world championship gold medals and four consecutive Olympic gold medals. Since retiring, he has worked as a sports br ...

(born 1970), English rower and broadcaster * Matthew Potter, Irish academic *

Matt Preston Matt Preston (born 21 July 1961) is an English-Australian food critic, writer and television presenter. He is best known for his role as a judge on Network Ten's ''MasterChef Australia'' between 2009 and 2019, and for his weekly national food ...

(born 1961), English-born Australian food critic, cravat enthusiast and television personality

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Matthew Quay Matthew Stanley "Matt" Quay (September 30, 1833May 28, 1904) was an American politician of the Republican Party who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from 1887 until 1899 and from 1901 until his death in 1904. Quay's control ...

(1833-1904), American political boss *

Matthew Quick Matthew Quick (born October 23, 1973) is an American writer of adult and young adult fiction. His debut novel, ''The Silver Linings Playbook'', became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted as a movie of the same name starring Bradley C ...

(born 1973), American writer of adult and young adult fiction * Matthew Quick (artist) (born 1967), Australian artist * Matthew Quinn (bishop) DD (1821–1885), an Australian Roman Catholic suffragan bishop * Matthew Quinn (cricketer) (born 1993), New Zealand first-class cricketer *

Matthew Quintal The complement of , the Royal Navy ship on which a historic mutiny occurred in the south Pacific on 28 April 1789, comprised 46 men on its departure from England in December 1787 and 44 at the time of the mutiny, including her commander Lieute ...

(1766–1799), Cornish able seaman and mutineer aboard HMS Bounty

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* Matthew Reilly (born 1974), Australian action thriller writer * Matthew Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Ridgway General Matthew Bunker Ridgway (March 3, 1895 – July 26, 1993) was a senior officer in the United States Army, who served as Supreme Allied Commander Europe (1952–1953) and the 19th Chief of Staff of the United States Army (1953–1955). Altho ...

(1895–1993), senior United States Army officer * Matthew Robinson (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Ryan (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Matthew Charles Sanders (born 1981), known by his stage name M. Shadows, American musician * Matthew Salapu-Faiumu, New Zealand music composer *

Matthew Saville Matthew Saville (born 1966) is an Australian television and film director, known for ''Noise'' (2007) and '' A Month of Sundays'' (2015). Early life and education Saville was born around 1966, the youngest of six children, and grew up in Ade ...

, Australian television and film director *

Matthew J. Saville __NOTOC__ Matthew J. Saville is an actor, writer and film director from New Zealand. Early life and education Saville was born in Durban, South Africa. His mother is a New Zealander and his father South African, and the family moved to New ...

, New Zealand actor and filmmaker, director of ''Juniper'' *

Matt Schwartz Matt Schwartz (born 26 October 1971) is an Israeli-British record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, programmer, sound engineer, mixing engineer and DJ. Biography and life Born in Israel, Schwartz came to London in the early 90s. Schw ...

(born 1971), British DJ *

Matthew Shepard Matthew Wayne Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998) was a gay American student at the University of Wyoming who was beaten, tortured, and left to die near Laramie on the night of October 6, 1998. He was taken by rescuers to Po ...

(1976–1998), American murder victim *

Matthew Silverman Matthew Silverman (born May 20, 1976) is an American professional baseball executive. He is currently the co-president, along with Brian Auld, of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Biography Silverman is Jewish and was raised in ...

(born 1976), American General Manager and President for Baseball Operations for the

Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Since its inception, the team's home v ...

Matthew Simpson Matthew Simpson (21 June 1811 – 18 June 1884) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852 and based mostly in Philadelphia. During the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War, most evangelical denominations in ...

(1811–1884), American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church * Matthew Slater (born 1985), American football gunner New England Patriots * Matthew Smith (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Stafford John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988) is an American football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-American, and was selected ...

(born 1988), American football Quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams *

Matthew Stevens Matthew Stevens (born 11 September 1977) is a Welsh professional snooker player. He has won two of the game's Triple Crown events, the Masters in 2000 and the UK Championship in 2003. He has also been a two-time runner-up in the other triple ...

(born 1977), Welsh professional snooker player *

Matthew Stone Matthew Stone (born 1982 in London, England) is a London-based artist. He is part of the South London art collective !Wowow!. Stone graduated from Camberwell College of Arts, London in 2004. He currently stages performances and films. In 2007 ...

(born 1971), American animator and producer *

Matthew Sturgis Matthew Sturgis (born 1960) is a British historian and biographer. Early life Sturgis earned a degree in history at the University of Oxford. Career Sturgis has written art criticism for '' Harpers & Queens'', travel journalism for ''The Sunday ...

, British historian and biographer * Matthew Sutcliffe (1550?-1629), English *

Matthew Sweet Sidney Matthew Sweet (born October 6, 1964) is an American alternative rock/power pop singer-songwriter and musician who was part of the burgeoning music scene in Athens, Georgia, during the 1980s before gaining commercial success in the 1990 ...

(born 1964), American rock singer-songwriter and musician

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* Matthew Taylor (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Thiessen Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born August 12, 1980) is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for being co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. Wit ...

(born 1980), Canadian-American musician, singer and songwriter * Matthew Thomas (linebacker) (born 1995), American football player *

Matthew Tuck Matthew Tuck (born 20 January 1980) is a Welsh musician, best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the metal band Bullet for My Valentine. He is also a singer and guitarist in the supergroup AxeWound, which was formed in 2012. ...

(born 1980), Welsh musician * Matthew Turner (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Matthew Updike, American Paralympic cyclist *

Matthew Upson Matthew James Upson (born 18 April 1979) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre back. Upson played for England at full international level including at the 2010 World Cup. Upson started his career with Bedfordshire ...

(born 1979), English former professional footballer * Matthew Utai (born 1981), professional rugby league footballer * Matthew Uttley FRHistS FRSA (born 1965), British academic and writer *

Matthew Uy Matthew Christopher Celano Uy (born March 22, 1990) is a footballer who last played for Filipino side Team Socceroo in the United Football League. Born in the United States, he has represented the Philippines national team. Early life Uy was ...

(born 1990), American born Filipino footballer

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* Matthew Vandrau (born 1969), retired English-born South African-raised cricketer *

Matthew VanDyke Matthew VanDyke (born June 11, 1979) is an American documentary filmmaker, revolutionary, and former journalist. He gained fame during the Libyan Civil War as a foreign fighter on the side of the uprising and as a prisoner of war. As a journali ...

(born 1979), American documentary filmmaker, revolutionary, and former journalist * Matthew Vaniel (1919–1981), American professional basketball player * Philip Michael Matthew Scott VanKoughnet, QC (1822–1869), Canadian politician, lawyer and judge * Jason Matthew Vargas (born 1983), American professional baseball pitcher * Matthew Edward Vasgersian (born 1967), American sportscaster and television host *

Matthew Vassar Matthew Vassar (April 29, 1792 – June 23, 1868) was an English-born American brewer, merchant and philanthropist. He founded Vassar College, a women’s college, in 1861. He was a cousin of John Ellison Vassar. The city of Vassar, Michigan, ...

(1792–1868), English-born American brewer, merchant and philanthropist *

Matthew Vaughn Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond (born Matthew Allard Robert Vaughn; 7 March 1971) is an English filmmaker. He has produced films including ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'' (1998) and '' Snatch'' (2000), and directed ''Layer Cake'' (2004 ...

(born 1971), English film producer, director, and screenwriter * Matthew Vellanickal (born 1934), New Testament scholar, vicar general of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archdiocese of Changanassery * Matthew of Vendôme, French author of the 12th century, writing in Latin, who had been was a pupil of Bernard Silvestris at Tours * Emil Matthew Verban (1915–1989), second baseman in Major League Baseball * Matthew Villis (born 1984), English footballer * Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born 1972), American football placekicker for the Indianapolis Colts * Matthew Vines (born 1990), LGBT activist, known for the viral YouTube video ''The Gay Debate: The Bible and Homosexuality''

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* Matthew Walker (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matthew Waterhouse Matthew Waterhouse (born 19 December 1961) is an English actor and writer. From 1980 to 1982 he played the role of Adric in the BBC science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''. Early life Waterhouse was born in Hertford, but brought up ...

(born 1961), English actor and writer *

Matthew Webb Captain Matthew Webb (19 January 1848 – 24 July 1883) was an English swimmer and stuntman. He is the first recorded person to swim the English Channel for sport without the use of artificial aids. In 1875, Webb swam from Dover to Calais in l ...

, first man to swim the English channel unaided * Matthew Wells (American football) (born 1990), American football player *

Matthew West Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has released five studio albums and is known for his songs " More", "You Are Everything", and " The Motions". He was nom ...

(born 1977), American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor * Matthew Wood (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Williams (disambiguation), multiple people * Matthew Wright (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Matthew Xia, disc jockey

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* Matthew Young (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Matthew Zell (1477–1548), Lutheran pastor and reformer based in Strasbourg * Matthew Zeremes, Australian actor known for his television, theatre and film roles * Matthew Ziff (born 1991), American actor and producer * Matthew A. Zimmerman, USA (born 1941), retired American Army officer * Matthew Zions (born 1978), Australian professional golfer * Matthew Zone, Cleveland, Ohio city councilman * Matthew Zook, American geographer and professor in the University of Kentucky * Matthew Zunic (1919–2006), American basketball player and coach * John Matthew Zwach (1907–1990), United States Representative from Minnesota

Fictional characters

*Matthew, a character in the animated series ''Adventure Time'' episode "

The Mountain The Mountain (french: La Montagne) was a political group during the French Revolution. Its members, called the Montagnards (), sat on the highest benches in the National Convention. They were the most radical group and opposed the Girondins. Th ...

" *Matthew "Matt" Casey, a main protagonist in American TV series Chicago Fire *Matthew "Matt" Cordell, main antagonist and centerpiece of the ''

Maniac Cop ''Maniac Cop'' is a 1988 American action slasher film directed by William Lustig, written by Larry Cohen, and starring Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell, Laurene Landon, Richard Roundtree, William Smith, Robert Z'Dar, and Sheree North. Z'Dar plays th ...

'' trilogy *Matthew "Matt" McNamara, on the American TV series ''

Nip/Tuck ''Nip/Tuck'' is an American medical drama television series created by Ryan Murphy that aired on FX in the United States from July 22, 2003, to March 3, 2010. The series, which also incorporates elements of crime drama, black comedy, family dra ...

'' *Matthew "Matt" Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil of Earth-616 from the Marvel Comics *Matthew "Matt" Murdock, a.k.a. Kingpin of Earth-65 from the Marvel Comics * Matthew "Matt" Parkman, in American TV series ''

Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...

'' * Matthew "Matt" Robinson, on Australian soap opera '' Neighbours'' * Matthew "Matt" Saracen, in American TV series '' Friday Night Lights'' * Matthew "Matt" Simmons, a protagonist of American TV series ''

Criminal Minds ''Criminal Minds'' is an American police procedural crime drama television series created and produced by Jeff Davis. The series premiered on CBS on September 22, 2005, and originally concluded on February 19, 2020; it was revived in 2022. It ...

'' *Matthew "Matt" Taylor, one of the protagonists of the ''

Until Dawn ''Until Dawn'' is a 2015 interactive drama horror video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4. Players assume control of eight young adults who have to survive on Blackwood ...

'' video game *Matthew Fairchild, one of the protagonists of Cassandra Clare's '' Last Hours'' trilogy *Matthew Williams, the personification of Canada in the anime '' Hetalia'' Matthew