Matthew Willson
| Matthew Willson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paris, Ontario, Canada |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Canadian |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Arrival |
| 🌐 Website | matthewwillson |
With over 40 film and TV credits to his name and 1000 stage performances under his belt, Matthew Willson is an award-winning actor, director, producer and financier of both film and theatre. ACTRA member and Vice President of The Hamilton Theatre Company Matthew cut his teeth as a kid in numerous TV commercials before moving into film and television - including recognizable roles in: The Handmaid's Tale, American Hangman, Arrival, Jack Reacher, Reign, The Strain, Rookie Blue, Murdoch Mysteries, Queer as Folk, The Ranch and dozens of successful indie films. A dedicated humanitarian who has made meaningful connections to several philanthropic organizations, Matthew is involved both financially and physically with Sick Kids, Child Hunger Brantford and the National Theatre School Drama Festival (of which he is the only individual financier to support this national organization supporting children in the arts). Beyond that, Matthew supports his local community through various theatre and arts programs and initiatives. An entrepreneur at heart, Matthew launched Willson Entertainment Productions in 2010 which has produced a number of films that include Bully, On the Line, Skinning the Cat, Whole Lotto Love, Politics, Hotel Room, Alone, Schrodinger's Cat, Project Zero, and Sport documentaries on: TSN, Sports Net, ESPN.
Matthew splits his time between Toronto and his hometown of Paris, Ontario.[2][3][4] where he currently resides with his wife Jacqueline and two sons, Thatcher and Beckett.
Early life and career[edit]
Willson was raised in Paris, Ontario.[5] Willson had learned techniques of acting.[6] Later he founded Willson Entertainment Productions.[7] In 2010, Matthew starred in a feature-length movie Skinning the Cat.[8] Matthew also appeared in "The Negotiation" in 2015.[9] In 2016, he played a role in Arrival along with Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.[10][11] Matthew also appeared in Canadian Comedy Awards and several TV movies.[12]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Movie | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Skinning the Cat[13] | Lead actor/Producer |
| 2015 | Just not Married[14] | Lead actor |
| 2015 | The Negotiation | Lead actor |
| 2016 | Arrival[15] | Televangelist |
| 2016 | Reservation (short)[16] | Director |
| 2016 | The Hotel Room (Short)[17] | Lead actor |
| 2019 | American Hangman | Actor |
| 2020 | The Handmaids Tale | Actor |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bang! Bang! Bang!". IMDb. 1 January 2000. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Canadian actor Matthew Willson introduces baby's first recipes". The Record (Sherbrooke). Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Whole lot of laughs at SLT". The Simcoe Reformer. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "An interview with Matthew Willson - Addicted". Addicted. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Matthew Willson is armed with strong pipes for running and acting - Run With it". Run With it. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Actor Matthew Willson. Biography and Filmography Matthew Willson. Buy movies Matthew Willson". SimpleMovie. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Matthew Willson - TOinitiative". TOinitiative. 9 April 2014. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Amateur movie-makers land screenings at the Ham". Paris Star. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Toronto Filmmakers Sell Four Short Films to France - Stephanie Baird". Stephanie Baird. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Matthew Willson - Box Office". The Numbers (website). Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Arrival cast and crews". Cineplex Entertainment. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "'Just Not Married' Dazzles at TIFF, Gets a Standing Ovation - OnoBello.com". UNO LTD. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ Media, Pennant. "A thought-provoking tale of human connections, Skinning the Cat launches a world premiere in its hometown of Hamilton. – Pennant Media Group". Pennant Media. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga. "TIFF 2016: Just Not Married premieres in Toronto". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Arrival - Movie cast and actor biographies". ShowTimes. Archived from the original on 29 March 2017. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Archive 2016 - Filmmakers in attendance". Hamilton Film Festival. Retrieved 28 March 2017.
- ↑ "Toronto Shorts Fest The Hotel Room (Drama)". www.tisff.net. TIFF Cinematheque. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2017. Unknown parameter
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