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Matthew Lewis (actor)
Matthew Lewis | |
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 Lewis at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, 2011 | |
| Born | Matthew David Lewis (1989-06-27) 27 June 1989 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Other names | Matt Lewis |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter franchise |
| Spouse(s) | Angela Jones (m. 2018) |
| Website | www.matthewlewis.tv |
Matthew David Lewis (born 27 June 1989)[1] is an English film, television and stage actor, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, Jamie Bradley in The Syndicate and Corporal Gordon "Towerblock" House in the BBC Three comedy drama Bluestone 42.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career
2.1 Early work
2.2 Harry Potter
2.3 Further career
2.4 Stage career
2.5 Television
3 Personal life
4 Filmography
4.1 Film
4.2 Television
4.3 Music video
4.4 Theatre
4.5 Video game
4.6 Theme Park
5 Awards and honours
6 References
7 External links
Early life
The son of Adrian Lewis and Lynda Needham,[2] Lewis was born in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire,[1] and raised in the nearby town of Horsforth. He was born the youngest of three boys, and has two brothers: Chris Lewis and actor Anthony Lewis.[3] He attended St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy.[4]
Career
Early work
Lewis has been acting since he was five years old.[5] He started off with minor roles in television programmes, debuting in Some Kind of Life.
Harry Potter
Lewis in October 2003
He then went on to play Neville Longbottom in the eight Harry Potter films.[6]
During the filming of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Helena Bonham Carter, who portrays the character Bellatrix Lestrange, accidentally ruptured Lewis's eardrum when she stuck her wand in his ear.[7]
The author of the Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling, gave a speech during the final world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on 7 July 2011 in London, England. She stated that there were seven major cast members in the series, whom she referred to as The Big Seven, and she named Lewis as one of the seven members, along with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, and Bonnie Wright.[8]
Further career
Shot prior to the release of Deathly Hallows, Lewis played the reporter in the independent film The Sweet Shop.[9] Lewis played the character Jamie Bradley in a five-part TV series called The Syndicate written by Kay Mellor, which was broadcast on BBC One in spring of 2012.[10][11]
In July 2012, Lewis appeared in a music video called Filth by A Band of Buriers; Matthew co-starred with actress Lily Loveless, who together, portrayed boyfriend and girlfriend in the video.[12] Lewis played the role of Dodd in the 2012 film Wasteland (known in the UK as The Rise), written and directed by Rowan Athale.[13] The film was screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, 28 April 2013 and Monday, 29 April 2013.[14] Lewis also stars as Patrick in Me Before You which was released in theaters in June 2016.
Stage career
In 2011, Lewis played Lester Cole in his stage debut in Agatha Christie's Verdict touring stage production.[15][16]
In June 2012, Lewis was confirmed to play the character Mick in the West End stage new production of Our Boys by Jonathan Lewis. The role marked Lewis's West End debut. He starred in the play alongside Cian Barry, Arthur Darvill and Laurence Fox. The play started its previews on 26 September 2012, and played regularly from 3 October 2012 until 15 December 2012 at the Duchess Theatre, London.[17]
In July 2016, it was announced that Lewis is the star in stage production called ‘‘Unfaithful’’ playing the character called ‘‘Peter‘‘. The play was directed by Adam Penford, with playwright by Owen McCafferty. The play performance started on the 25 August 2016 and ended 8 October 2016. In the play, Lewis was co-starring alongside with Sean Campion, Niamh Cusack and Ruta Gedmintas.[18][19]
Television
In 2017, Lewis, a personal friend of American comedian Sal Vulcano, made an appearance on Impractical Jokers as himself, where he filled in for Vulcano, in one of the challenges in the IJ episode, "Universal Appeal", which was shot at Universal Orlando.
Personal life
Lewis is a vice-president of the Leeds Rugby Foundation charity.[20]
Lewis has described his association with the number 11 and how it has appeared multiple times throughout his life. For example, he was 11 years old when obtaining the role for Harry Potter, he has a tattoo of the number 11 on his right arm and he also owns clothing with the number 11 on them.[5] Lewis has lived in London since 2015.[21] Lewis announced his marriage to Angela Jones on 28 May 2018.[22][23]
Filmography
Film
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone |
Neville Longbottom |
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| 2002 |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets |
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| 2004 |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
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| 2005 |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire |
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| 2007 |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
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| 2009 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince |
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| 2010 |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 |
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| 2011 |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 |
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| 2012 |
The Night of the Loving Dead |
Nigel |
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| 2013 |
Wasteland |
Dodd |
Also known as The Rise. |
The Sweet Shop |
The Reporter |
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| 2016 |
Me Before You |
Patrick |
Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Jojo Moyes. |
| 2018 |
Terminal |
Lenny |
Television
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |
Some Kind of Life |
Johnathan Taylor |
Television film |
| 1996 |
Dalziel and Pascoe |
Davy Plessey |
Episode: "An Advancement of Learning" |
| 1999 |
Heartbeat |
Alan Quigley |
Episode: "Hollywood or Bust" |
| 2000 |
Where the Heart Is |
Billy Bevan |
Episode: "Things Fall Apart" (S 1:Ep 2) |
| 2012 |
The Syndicate |
Jamie Bradley |
Series 1, 5 Episodes |
| 2014–2015 |
Bluestone 42 |
Corporal Gordon "Towerblock" House |
Series 2-3 |
| 2015 |
Death in Paradise |
Dominic Claydon |
Episode 4.7 |
| 2016 |
Ripper Street |
D S Samuel Drummond |
Series 4 & 5 |
| 2016 |
Happy Valley |
Sean Balmforth |
Series 2 |
| 2017 |
Impractical Jokers |
Himself |
Episode: "Universal Appeal" |
| 2018 |
Girlfriends |
Tom Dreyton |
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| 2018 |
Nutritiously Nicola |
Himself |
Music video
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Filth by A Band of Buriers |
Boyfriend |
Theatre
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 |
The Queen's Handbag |
Neville Longbottom |
Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling |
| 2011 |
Agatha Christie's Verdict |
Lester Cole |
Stage, Tour Production |
| 2012 |
Our Boys |
Mick |
West End, Stage Production |
| 2016 |
Unfaithful |
Peter |
Stage Production. |
Video game
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
Neville Longbottom |
Voice Character |
| 2011 |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 |
Theme Park
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 |
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey |
Neville Longbottom |
Theme park attraction |
Awards and honours
On 24 July 2012 Lewis received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Leeds Metropolitan University for his contribution to the arts and charity work.[24]
References
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^ Charnley, Jane (1 June 2004). "Harry Potter and the boy who wouldn't give up". The Yorkshire Post. Leeds, UK. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
^ "Magic Moments with Matthew Lewis Exclusive Interview with VQ". Victoria Quarter. 17 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
^ Redhead, Jonathan (1 July 2010). "Return visit to Menston St Mary's for Matthew Lewis". Wharfedale Observer.
^ ab Kaufmann, Justin (15 July 2011). "Wikipedia Files: Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)". WBEZ. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
^ "Interview with the Gryffindors: James and Oliver Phelps, Matthew Lewis, Devon Murray". Veritaserum.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
^ Daly, Steve (13 July 2007). "Bonham Carter: 'I think I took my sadism a bit too literally'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
^ tzekoulis (7 July 2011). "J.K. Rowling's Emotional Speech at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 London Premiere". YouTube.
^ "Exclusive: Matthew Lewis talks Verdict, confirms new Deathly Hallows: II battle scene". SnitchSeeker.com. 24 February 2011. Archived from the original on 7 January 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
^ "Timothy Spall and Joanna Page to star in Kay Mellor's The Syndicate". BBC Media Centre. 7 November 2011.
^ "Harry Potter Message Boards". SnitchSeeker.com.
^ Nissim, Mayer (6 July 2012). "'Potter' Matthew Lewis, 'Skins' Lily Loveless in Music Video". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
^ "First promo, synopsis of Matthew Lewis' upcoming crime caper, Wasteland". SnitchSeeker.com.
^ "Newport Beach Film Festival 2014 : Films". newportbeach.festivalgenius.com.
^ Freeman, Sarah (13 April 2011). "Learning how to earn a living after Harry Potter ends". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
^ Davis, Laura (29 March 2011). "Susan Penhaligon leads all-star cast for Agatha Christie's Verdict at New Brighton Floral Pavilion". Liverpool Daily Post. Archived from the original on 15 November 2011. Retrieved 18 July 2011.
^ "Matthew Lewis to star in Our Boys West End Play". SnitchSeeker.com.
^ "Unfaithful". Found111.co.uk.
^ "Matthew Lewis talks playing male escort in new play 'Unfaithful', seeing Cursed Child". SnitchSeeker.com.
^ "List of vice presidents". Leeds Rugby Foundation.
^ "Matthew Lewis thinks his Ripper Street moustache makes him repellant to women". Radio Times. 15 January 2016.
^ "Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis gets married". news.com.au. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
^ Respers France, Lisa. "'Harry Potter' star Matthew Lewis weds". CNN. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
^ "Matthew Lewis to receive honorary master of arts degree from Leeds Metropolitan University". SnitchSeeker.com.
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