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Matthew William Goode (born 3 April 1978) is an English actor.[2] He made his screen debut in 2002 with ABC's television film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. His breakthrough role was in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty (2004), for which he received a nomination at the Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male. He then appeared in a string of supporting roles in films, such as Woody Allen's Match Point (2005), the romantic comedy Imagine Me and You (2006), and the period drama Copying Beethoven (2006). He earned praise for his performances as Charles Ryder in the 2008 film adaptation of the novel Brideshead Revisited and as Ozymandias in the superhero film Watchmen (2009). He then starred in the romantic comedy Leap Year (2010) and Australian drama Burning Man (2011), the latter earnt him nominations for Best Actor at both the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards and the AACTA Awards.

Key Information

His other film roles include The Lookout (2007), A Single Man (2009), Cemetery Junction (2010), Stoker (2013), Belle (2013), The Imitation Game (2014) and Self/less (2015). Goode has also appeared in television series, including as Henry Talbot in the historical drama Downton Abbey, Finley "Finn" Polmar in the legal drama The Good Wife and a music journalist in the drama Dancing on the Edge. In 2017, Goode portrayed Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon in the second season of the biographical drama series The Crown, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.[3] From 2018–2022, Goode starred in the fantasy romance series, A Discovery of Witches. In 2022, he starred as famed Paramount studio head Robert Evans in The Offer, a miniseries about the making of the classic 1972 gangster film The Godfather.

Early life

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Goode was born on 3 April 1978 in Exeter, Devon.[4][5] His father, Anthony, was a geologist and his mother, Jennifer, is a nurse and amateur theatre director. Goode is the youngest of five children with a brother, two half-brothers and a half-sister, television presenter Sally Meen, from his mother's previous marriage. He grew up in the village of Clyst St. Mary, near Exeter.[6] Goode was educated at Exeter School, an independent school in Exeter, Devon,[7] followed by the University of Birmingham and London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art.

Career

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Goode played Peter Lynley, the brother of Inspector Lynley in the BBC production Inspector Lynley Mysteries: A Suitable Vengeance and co-starred in the TV film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, based on the Gregory Maguire novel of the same name and William Shakespeare's play The Tempest. In 2004, Goode made his American film debut opposite Mandy Moore in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty.

Goode co-starred in Woody Allen's thriller Match Point, opposite Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Scarlett Johansson, Ol Parker's romantic comedy Imagine Me & You, opposite Piper Perabo and Lena Headey, the TV film My Family and Other Animals, opposite Imelda Staunton, the biographical-musical drama Copying Beethoven, opposite Ed Harris and Diane Kruger and Scott Frank's crime drama The Lookout opposite Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He had a whimsical take on Brooke Burgess in the BBC miniseries He Knew He Was Right based upon Anthony Trollope's novel of the same name.

In 2008, Goode starred as Charles Ryder in the drama film Brideshead Revisited, based on Evelyn Waugh's novel of the same name.[8] In 2009, Goode co-starred in Zack Snyder's superhero film Watchmen as Ozymandias/Adrian Veidt, and co-starred opposite Colin Firth in the drama film A Single Man, based on Christopher Isherwood's novel of the same name. In 2010, he co-starred opposite Amy Adams in the romantic comedy Leap Year.

Goode with Stoker cast and crew at Sundance Film Festival

In 2013, Goode played the lead in the BBC Two drama Dancing on the Edge, as magazine columnist Stanley Mitchell. That same year, he co-starred opposite Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman in the psychological thriller film Stoker.

Also in 2013, Goode co-starred as George Wickham opposite Matthew Rhys in the three-part BBC murder mystery miniseries Death Comes to Pemberley, based on P. D. James' novel of the same name, a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.[9] In 2014, he appeared in the historical thriller The Imitation Game as Hugh Alexander, a British Second World War cryptanalyst and chess champion.[10]

In March 2014, Goode joined the cast of the CBS legal drama The Good Wife as Finley "Finn" Polmar, a state prosecutor.[11][12] Replacing Will Gardner during the fifth season, he made his debut in the 15th episode, "Dramatics, Your Honor".[13][14][15] In May 2015, Goode left The Good Wife after the sixth season's finale.[16]

In 2014, Goode co-starred in the ITV drama Downton Abbey during the Season 5 Christmas special "A Moorland Holiday" as Henry Talbot.[17] He returned to Downton Abbey in October 2015 beginning in the fourth episode of the sixth season. Goode also made a brief appearance in the Downton Abbey film, which was released in 2019, though he did not appear in the subsequent sequels. His character was permanently written out of the franchise at the beginning of the third film.[18]

After appearing in multiple films in the mid-2010s, he appeared in 2016's Allied. He began working on WGN's production of Roadside Picnic series based on the Strugatsky novel in autumn 2016, but the pilot was cancelled.[19] That year, he presented ITV's The Wine Show with Joe Fattorini and Matthew Rhys.

In 2017, Goode began production on a television adaptation of Deborah Harkness's bestselling All Souls trilogy for Sky One in the United Kingdom. The show, titled A Discovery of Witches, takes its title from the series' first book. He plays the lead role of Professor Matthew Clairmont, an Oxford molecular biologist and vampire.[20] The show was first broadcast in the UK on 14 September 2018, and has been renewed for two more series based on the strength of its first airing in the United Kingdom where it was consistently the network's most-watched show each week for its 8-episode run. Goode starred in the prequel to Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman series, entitled The King's Man, portraying Captain Morton / The Shepherd. Set in the 20th century, prefacing World War I, the film was released in December 2021.[21][22]

Personal life

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Goode is married to Sophie Dymoke. They have three children: two daughters and a son. The family lives in Surrey.[20][23]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2003 Al sur de Granada (South of Granada) Gerald Brenan
2004 Chasing Liberty Ben Calder
2005 Match Point Tom Hewett
2006 Imagine Me & You Hector
Copying Beethoven Martin Bauer
2007 The Lookout Gary Spargo
2008 Brideshead Revisited Charles Ryder
2009 Watchmen Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
A Single Man Jim
2010 Leap Year Declan O'Callaghan
Cemetery Junction Mike Ramsay
2011 Burning Man Tom
2013 Stoker Charlie Stoker
Belle Captain Sir John Lindsay
2014 The Imitation Game Hugh Alexander
2015 Pressure Mitchell
Self/less Dr. Jensen/Albright
2016 Allied Guy Sangster
2017 The Sense of an Ending Joe Hunt
The Hatton Garden Job XXX
The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales... Wolf (voice) English dub
2018 Birthmarked Ben Morin
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Sidney Stark
2019 Official Secrets Peter Beaumont
Downton Abbey Henry Talbot
2020 Four Kids and It David Hartlepool
The Duke Jeremy Hutchinson
2021 Silent Night Simon
The Colour Room Colley Shorter Released as a Sky Original film
The King's Man Captain Morton / The Shepherd
2022 The House Raymond (voice)
Medieval King Sigismund
2023 Freud's Last Session C. S. Lewis
2024 Abigail Father/Kristof Lazaar
TBA Fortitude TBA Filming

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Caspar Television film
2003 Bounty Hamster Various
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries Peter Lynley Episode: "A Suitable Vengeance"
2004 He Knew He Was Right Brooke Burgess 2 episodes
2005 Agatha Christie's Marple Patrick Simmons Episode: "A Murder Is Announced"
My Family and Other Animals Larry Durrell Television film
2012 Birdsong Captain Gray Lead role, 2 episodes
The Poison Tree Rex Clarke Lead role, 2 episodes
2013 Dancing on the Edge Stanley Mitchell Lead role, 6 episodes
Death Comes to Pemberley George Wickham Lead role, 3 episodes
The Vatican Bernd Koch Television film
2014–2015 The Good Wife Finley "Finn" Polmar Main role (Seasons 5–6), 28 episodes
2014–2015 Downton Abbey Henry Talbot Guest role (Season 5), Main role (Season 6), 7 episodes
2016 The Wine Show Himself Co-host with Matthew Rhys
Roots Dr. William Waller Lead role, 2 episodes
2017 The Crown Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon Main role (Season 2)
3 episodes
2018 Ordeal by Innocence Philip Durrant Lead role, 3 episodes[24]
2018–2022 A Discovery of Witches Matthew de Clairmont Lead role, 25 episodes
2022 The Offer Robert Evans Miniseries
2025 Dept. Q Carl Morck Lead role, 9 episodes[25]

Awards

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2004 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie: Male Breakout Star Chasing Liberty Nominated
Choice Movie Liar Nominated
2012 Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards Best Actor Burning Man Nominated
2013 Australian Film Critics Association Best Actor Nominated
Australian Film Institute Best Actor Nominated
2014 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Supporting Actor Stoker Won
Satellite Awards Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Dancing on the Edge Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society Best Performance by an Ensemble The Imitation Game Nominated
2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival Ensemble Cast Award Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated
2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Downton Abbey Nominated
2018 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series The Crown Nominated
2023 Critics' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries The Offer Nominated

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Matthew Goode (born 3 April 1978) is an English actor recognized for his versatile performances in film and television, including lead roles in romantic comedies like (2004), dramatic features such as Woody Allen's (2005) and (2014), and acclaimed TV series like (2016), where he portrayed Antony Armstrong-Jones, and (2018–2022), in which he played the vampire Matthew Clairmont. Born in , , Goode is the youngest of five children to geologist father Anthony Goode and mother Jennifer, a nurse and director. He attended before studying drama at the and completing his training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in . His early interest in was influenced by his mother's involvement in local , leading him to pursue professional opportunities after graduation. Goode made his television debut in 2002 with the ABC adaptation Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, followed by his film breakthrough in opposite . He gained critical attention for supporting roles in and the romantic drama (2006), and later for his portrayal of Charles Ryder in the 2008 adaptation of . His turn as Ozymandias in the superhero film (2009) marked a shift toward more prominent Hollywood projects. In the 2010s, Goode expanded into prestige television, earning an Emmy nomination for his work in and recurring as attorney Finley "Finn" Polmar in (2014–2015). He reprised his role as Henry Talbot in the 2019 film adaptation and starred in fantasy series . More recent credits include the horror film (2024), the biographical drama (2023), a lead role as DCI Carl Mørck in the Netflix series (2025) adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels, and voice acting in the animated film Spiked (2025).

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Matthew Goode was born on 3 April 1978 in , , , as the youngest of five children to parents Anthony Goode, a , and Jennifer Goode, a nurse and director of an amateur theatre group. His siblings include a brother, two half-brothers, and a half-sister who works as a . Goode spent his early years in the rural village of Clyst St. Mary near , immersed in a close-knit farming that he later described as providing an idyllic and cherished childhood. The family's environment fostered a strong appreciation for and life, with Goode recalling his adoration for the rural surroundings and the sense of freedom they offered during his formative years. His mother's involvement in local amateur dramatics introduced him to the from a young age, as she often brought him along to rehearsals, sparking an early fascination with despite it not initially being a career aspiration. Goode attended , an independent co-educational institution in from 1989 to 1996, where he first actively engaged in drama activities through school productions and classes. He starred as the in the 1995 production of Richard III, influenced by teacher Stephanie Trapmore who fostered his love of . This period marked the beginning of his personal development in , influenced by supportive teachers who encouraged his talent, laying a subtle foundation for his later pursuit of formal training.

Academic and dramatic training

Goode pursued his undergraduate studies in drama at the , earning a degree in and Theatre Arts in 1999. He chose the program partly to fulfill his parents' expectation of obtaining a degree, while nurturing his growing interest in performance. During his time at the university, Goode actively participated in student drama activities, including large-scale productions that provided him with foundational experience in stage acting and helped hone his skills in front of live audiences. Following his graduation, Goode enrolled in the postgraduate course at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in , training there from to 2002. The academy, known for its rigorous focus on classical techniques, voice production, and movement, equipped students with the tools necessary for professional and emerging screen work. Goode was inspired to apply after a friend gained admission, marking a pivotal shift toward dedicated professional preparation. His training emphasized versatility, building on his university experiences with "big, big productions" to prepare him for the demands of both stage and film.

Acting career

Theatre debut and early stage work

Goode made his professional stage debut in 2001, portraying Ariel in William Shakespeare's at the in , directed by Sue Lefton. In the role of the airy spirit bound to , Goode brought a grounded yet ethereal quality to the character, performing in modern dress amid a production that blended classical text with contemporary staging. Critics noted his commanding stage presence, describing him as "a slight, nimble, almost ordinary figure in trainers who casts a spell across the centuries," which highlighted his ability to convey emotional depth through physicality and voice. That same year, Goode took on the role of the in Federico García Lorca's (Bodas de sangre), also at the under Lefton's direction. As the symbolic celestial figure who illuminates the tragic events of passion and vengeance, he contributed to a visually poetic production that explored themes of fate and desire through dance-infused movement and stark symbolism. The ensemble cast, including Goode alongside actors like Justin Grattan and Katy Stephens, emphasized Lorca's rhythmic language and emotional intensity in this intimate regional theatre setting. These formative productions in 2001 at the provided Goode with essential experience in live performance, where the immediacy of interaction and the demands of in ensemble scenes sharpened his approach to building layered characters. Reflecting on his early stage work, Goode later credited the transition from theatre's unfiltered energy—facing a live night after night—to gaining the confidence needed for screen roles, allowing him to infuse performances with nuanced emotional authenticity.

Film breakthrough and key roles

Goode made his screen debut in the 2002 television film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, portraying Casper alongside Stockard Channing and Azura Skye in a reimagining of the Cinderella story. His breakthrough arrived with the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty (2004), where he played Ben Calder, the charming Secret Service agent who becomes the love interest to Mandy Moore's presidential daughter; the role earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male. This performance marked his transition from stage work, where his early theatre training had honed his ability to convey subtle emotional layers, to leading film roles. Goode rose to greater prominence as Tom Hewett, the affluent Oxford student and friend to the protagonist in Woody Allen's Match Point (2005), a psychological thriller exploring class and infidelity. Critics lauded his portrayal for its authentic depiction of upper-class entitlement and subtle moral complexity, with Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian describing Goode as "utterly convincing and authentic as the young patrician." The film, which grossed over $85 million worldwide and received widespread acclaim for Allen's direction, helped solidify Goode's reputation as a versatile supporting actor capable of embodying privilege with understated nuance. Throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, Goode demonstrated his range across genres, including the period drama (2008), where he starred as Charles Ryder, the aspiring artist drawn into the decadent Flyte family; his performance was noted for its reactive depth in capturing the character's evolving obsession and disillusionment. He then took on the enigmatic superhero , aka , in Zack Snyder's (2009), a big-budget adaptation of the graphic novel that highlighted his ability to blend charisma with underlying menace in a role central to the film's themes of power and . This superhero turn contrasted sharply with his earlier work, showcasing Goode's adaptability from literary adaptations to action-oriented narratives. A pivotal achievement came with (2013), Park Chan-wook's English-language debut, in which Goode played , the charismatic yet sinister relative who disrupts a troubled family; his chilling embodiment of psychological menace earned critical praise for elevating the thriller's gothic tension. The performance won him the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best in 2014, recognizing his standout work in horror. In interviews, Goode discussed the challenges of adopting an American accent for the role, noting it "always scares the hell out of me" due to the need for consistency, though the character's slightly Anglicized quality—stemming from his isolated backstory—eased the process during filming in Nashville. He also highlighted the physical demands of portraying Charlie's predatory grace, requiring subtle transformations in posture and movement to convey an unsettling blend of allure and threat without overt changes to his appearance.

Television success and series leads

Goode's television career gained significant traction with his role as Henry Talbot in the final two seasons of the period drama (2014–2015), where he portrayed a charming race car driver and eventual suitor to Lady Mary Crawley (), ultimately becoming her husband in a storyline that provided emotional closure amid the series' ensemble narrative. This recurring part, spanning 15 episodes, marked a pivotal step in elevating Goode's profile within mainstream British and international audiences, leveraging the show's global popularity to showcase his suave, understated charisma in a high-stakes romantic arc. Building on this momentum, Goode earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in season 2 of Netflix's (2017), a performance that captured the subject's bohemian flair, emotional volatility, and strained royal marriage to Princess Margaret (), highlighting the personal toll of public scrutiny. His nuanced depiction of Armstrong-Jones' complexities—blending artistic rebellion with underlying insecurities—garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, affirming Goode's versatility in embodying historical figures with psychological depth. Goode took on a leading role as the centuries-old vampire Matthew Clairmont in the fantasy series (2018–2022), adapted from Deborah Harkness' novels and spanning three seasons across 25 episodes, where his character forms a forbidden bond with witch Diana Bishop () amid threats from factions. Produced by in collaboration with and distributed internationally through partnerships like in , the series allowed Goode to explore themes of , , and redemption through Clairmont's brooding intensity and evolving vulnerability. In 2022, Goode starred as Hollywood studio executive in the Paramount+ miniseries , a dramatization of the tumultuous production of , where he infused the role with Evans' signature bravado and deal-making savvy during a pivotal era in film history. His performance drew praise for incorporating improvisational elements in key scenes, such as heated negotiations and on-set confrontations, which enhanced the authenticity of Evans' larger-than-life persona and contributed to the series' vivid recreation of 1970s Tinseltown dynamics.

Recent projects and voice acting

In 2023, Goode portrayed in the philosophical drama , engaging in an imagined debate with as on the eve of , with the film earning acclaim at festivals like the for its intellectual depth and performances. The project highlighted Goode's ability to embody introspective historical figures, drawing on the source stage play to explore themes of faith, reason, and mortality. Goode continued his diverse screen work in 2024 with a supporting role in the horror-comedy , directed by and , where he played the enigmatic lord Kristof Lazaar, contributing to the film's blend of tense action, dark humor, and genre twists that received positive reviews for its dynamics. His brief but impactful appearance underscored his versatility in high-stakes pieces within the evolving landscape of streaming and theatrical hybrids. Marking a shift toward lead roles in prestige streaming series, Goode starred as the brooding Detective Chief Inspector Carl Mørck in Netflix's Dept. Q (2025), an of Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels that follows a guilt-ridden cop heading a cold-case unit in while grappling with PTSD from a traumatic . Critics praised his nuanced depiction of Mørck as a brilliant yet abrasive anti-hero, blending sharp deduction with emotional vulnerability, which propelled the series to strong viewership and a quick renewal for a second season. This role exemplified Goode's to the streaming era's demand for character-driven narratives amid industry transitions. In 2025, Goode joined the cast of the WWII espionage thriller Fortitude, directed by Simon West and co-starring Nicolas Cage. Goode has also expanded into voice acting, lending his distinctive baritone to animated projects that showcase his range in non-visual storytelling. In the 2022 Netflix anthology The House, a stop-motion dark comedy comprising three interconnected tales of obsession and the uncanny, he voiced Raymond, a desperate father in the first segment who strikes a Faustian bargain for a dream home, allowing for an expanded exploration of the series' surreal, anthology-style structure that critiques capitalism and family dynamics through escalating absurdity. Similarly, in the 2021 prequel The King's Man, Goode provided the voice and motion-capture for the villainous Captain Morton, aka The Shepherd, a German zeppelin commander whose role in orchestrating World War I chaos was reflected upon in 2023 interviews as a pivotal entry in the franchise, emphasizing Goode's contribution to its anti-war themes and ensemble intrigue.

Personal life

Marriage and children

Matthew Goode met his wife, Sophie , in 2005 upon returning to his flat in , , where she was waiting as the best friend of his neighbour; the pair began dating soon after and married privately in the in 2007. Dymoke, who previously worked in the fashion industry, has been described by Goode as a key influence in his , with the couple opting for a discreet ceremony to maintain their from the public eye. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Matilda Eve Goode, in March 2009, followed by a second daughter, Teddie Eleanor Rose Goode, in September 2013, and their son, Ralph Goode, in August 2015. Goode and have prioritized shielding their children from media attention, rarely appearing in public with them and avoiding sharing personal images or details on social platforms. Goode has openly discussed the difficulties of balancing his intensive commitments—often involving international travel and long shoots—with responsibilities, noting in interviews that Dymoke's unwavering support has been instrumental in navigating career choices and maintaining stability. Their approach to co-parenting emphasizes mutual involvement and protecting their children's normalcy amid Goode's professional demands, reflecting a commitment to -oriented values influenced by his own rural upbringing.

Lifestyle and public persona

Matthew Goode resides primarily in a countryside home in , , where he has lived with his family since around 2017, occasionally staying in for professional commitments. This rural setting aligns with his preference for avoiding urban environments, a choice influenced by his upbringing in the countryside near , where he grew up in a farming community and developed a fondness for outdoor pursuits such as and . He has described enjoying activities in scenic areas like Scotland's Highlands and the Isle of Skye, which he finds "breathtaking," reflecting a continued appreciation for reminiscent of his childhood roots. An avid wine enthusiast, Goode co-hosted the television series The Wine Show from 2016 to 2019, traveling to vineyards in , , and beyond to explore and collect bottles, often discussing pairings and sustainable practices. His interest in wine ties to a broader appreciation for , stemming from his farming background, where he has expressed admiration for local farming communities and the harmony between food and drink. In interviews, he frequently highlights favorites like , which he shares with his family, and Spanish wines such as Marqués de Riscal, underscoring his role as a collector who values quality and regional traditions. Goode maintains a notably private public persona, eschewing entirely and limiting media engagements to select interviews and promotions, which allows his family life to provide essential grounding amid his career's demands. Known for his witty, self-deprecating humor in these rare appearances—such as joking about his "geeky country" side or playfully recounting family anecdotes—he engages audiences with charm while firmly guarding his . Informally, he promotes environmental awareness through discussions of local and sustainable practices in farming and winemaking, though he avoids formal .

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRole
2003South from Granada
2004Ben Calder
2005Tom Hewett
2006Martin Bauer
2006Imagine Me and YouHeck
2007The LookoutGary Spargo
2008Charles Ryder
2009Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
2009Jim
2010Cemetery JunctionFreddie Taylor
2010Declan O'Callaghan
2011Tom
2013StokerCharlie Stoker
2013BelleJohn Davinier
2014Hugh Alexander
2015Self/lessAlbright / Young Damian
2015PressureMitchell
2016AlliedGuy Sangster
2017Billy 'The Fish' Bond
2017Mr. Joe Hunt
2018BirthmarkedBen (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/birthmarked)
2018The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietySidney Stark
2019Official SecretsPeter Beaumont
2019Henry Talbot
2020The DukeJeremy Hutchinson QC
2020David
2021Colley Shorter
2021Simon
2021Morton
2022: A New EraHenry Talbot
2022MedievalKing Sigismund
2023
2024Father / Kristof Lazar

Television series and miniseries

Matthew Goode's television series and miniseries appearances are listed below in chronological order, focusing on his credited roles in episodic and limited-run formats.
Year(s)TitleRoleEpisodes/Notes
2003Peter Lynley1 episode ("A Suitable Vengeance")
2004Brooke BurgessMiniseries, 4 episodes
2005Patrick Simmons1 episode ("")
2013Dancing on the EdgeStanley WilliamsMiniseries, 5 episodes
2013The Poison TreeJamesMiniseries, 4 episodes
2013Miniseries, 3 episodes
2014–2015Finley "Finn" Polmar17 episodes
2014–2015Henry Talbot9 episodes
2016Dr. William WallerMiniseries, 2 episodes
2016The Wine ShowHimself (host)6 episodes
2017Antony Armstrong-Jones6 episodes
2018Hugo McLeanMiniseries, 3 episodes
2018–2022Matthew Clairmont27 episodes
2022The HouseRaymond (segment "I")Anthology special, 1 segment
2021Dominic Di Grasso6 episodes
2022Miniseries, 10 episodes
2025Dept. QCarl MørckLead role, episodes TBA ( series)

Theatre productions

Matthew Goode began his professional stage career in 2001 with roles at the in , . In April 2001, he portrayed Ariel in William Shakespeare's , directed by Gregory Floy, earning praise for his nimble and presence-filled performance in a subdued production. Later that year, Goode appeared as the Moon in Federico García Lorca's , a poetic adapted and directed by Sue Lefton, alongside a cast including Justin Grattan and Katy Stephens. Following his early stage successes, Goode shifted focus primarily to film and television, resulting in limited subsequent appearances, with no documented professional productions after 2001 as of 2025.

Awards and nominations

Film accolades

Matthew Goode has received recognition for his film performances through a select number of awards and nominations, highlighting his versatility in genres ranging from to . For his leading performance in the 2011 Australian drama , Goode was nominated for at the 2012 Film Critics Circle of Awards. Goode's chilling portrayal of in the 2013 garnered him the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2014, celebrating his work in the horror genre. For his portrayal of in the 2023 biographical drama , Goode won the award at the 2024 International .

Television honors

Matthew Goode received a nomination for the Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017 for his role as Henry Talbot in the final season of . In 2018, Goode earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for portraying Tony Armstrong-Jones in . Goode was nominated for a Critics Choice Super Award in 2022 for in a /Fantasy Series for his lead performance as Matthew Clairmont in . For his portrayal of in the 2022 miniseries , Goode received a 2023 Critics Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television.

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  32. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/abigail-ending-matthew-goode-sequel-1235977152/
  33. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/abigail_2024
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  37. https://deadline.com/2025/09/nicolas-cage-matthew-goode-ed-skrein-alice-eve-fortitude-1236553184/
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  40. https://www.legit.ng/1418301-sophie-dymoke-biography-matthew-goodes-wife.html
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  52. https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/medieval
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  55. https://www.bifa.film/people/matthew-goode
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  57. https://www.marbellafilmfestival.com/festival-2024/
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