Matthew Lewis

Biography

Matthew David Lewis, born on June 27, 1989, in Leeds, England, is a talented actor renowned for his portrayal of Neville Longbottom in the iconic Harry Potter film franchise. His journey in acting began at a young age, with his debut in the 1995 production Some Kind of Life, leading to guest roles in various ITV and BBC One dramas. His breakout role came in 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, a character he would embody for a decade, culminating in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011, where his performance garnered significant acclaim.

After the Harry Potter series, Lewis took on various projects, appearing in the BBC drama The Syndicate and making his theatrical debut in Our Boys at the Duchess Theatre in 2012. He showcased his versatility in the 2012 film The Rise, which earned positive reviews at the Toronto International Film Festival. Lewis also appeared in popular BBC series such as Bluestone 42 and Death in Paradise.

His film career continued to thrive with a supporting role in the successful Me Before You (2016) and appearances in crime dramas like Ripper Street and Happy Valley. In 2018, he starred in the ITV drama Girlfriends and the film Terminal, which premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. More recently, he has received critical acclaim for his role in the Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small, which began airing in 2020.