Biography
Matthew Hood has long faced fans of films and TV shows by their talent of reincarnation. He plays aristocrats and villains, gangsters and intellectuals with the same persuasiveness. The impeccable taste and manners - this is what characterizes the actor as a true gentleman, whose glad to see in their projects not only British, but also Hollywood producers. No wonder in his film he was invited by American designer and film director Tom Ford.Childhood and youth
On April 3, 1978, in the County Devon that Matthew Hood was born in the south-west of England. His childhood was held in the city of Exeter, where beautiful historical sights are located: the Episcopal Palace, the Cathedral, as well as a rich library and statues. Therefore, as a child, he often watched narrow streets, cultural monuments, tower with gothic spiers and much more.
The future actor grew in a regular large family: his father, the Englishman by nationality, worked as a geologist, and Mother Jennifer worked as a nurse and at the same time he was the director of the Amateur Theater. In addition to Matthew, his native brother and two consolidated were brought up in the family. Also from the previous marriage of the mother of the actor there is Sally Sally Min - a famous American journalist and TV presenter. Already in childhood, Hood has been good for acting skills, he was a frequenter of school productions and played in improvised scenes.
After receiving the certificate of maturity, Matthew continued his studies. The choice fell on the dramatic department of the University of Birmingham, located in the UK, which at one time graduated from Simon Le Bon (vocalist Duran Duran Group), John Pointing (British physicist), Mohamed Mo Ibrahim (African billionaire) and other famous personalities. Later, Gud continued his studies in the London Academy of Dramaglas Website Drama Art.
Personal life
The fans have long argued about the preferences of celebrities in their personal life, as the actor often performed the role of representatives of non-traditional sexual orientation. But in his youth, Matthew Hood dispeld all rumors and assumptions: In 2007, he made a proposal of the hand and hearts of Sofia Dyumok, who worked as Vice President Cashmere Vince. The girl answered agree.In 2009, Matilda Eve's daughter was born in lovers, after 4 years, Teddy Elinor Rose, a second girl appeared, and in 2015 Sofia gave a spouse of the son of Ralph. Unfortunately, Matthew does not use the social network "Instagram" and does not please fans with happy family photos surrounded by children and loving wife.
In the usual life of Hood does not dwell on appearance, especially since the spouse picks it to him. From everyday items, he prefers jeans and jackets from Jersey.
At trips, he was saved by a cap, which the artist skillfully hides his face from paparazzi. Thanks to the head removes, a man, according to him, saves time on hair styling. Bold outcome of the wardrobe, such as cowboy boots, the actor prefers not to wear, even if his family exhibits the complete delight from this type of shoes.
On the set of historical projects, Matthew acquires new skills for himself. For example, the stylists of the "Abbey Dounton" series taught him to correctly tie the perfect butterfly.
Films
Directors could not pass by the state (Matthew's growth - 188 cm with a weight of 83 kg) a guy with blue eyes, so it is not surprising that Hood got on the TV screens and showed itself as a professional actor.
Matthew made his debut in the television film "Recognition of the Angry Size" (2002), but an unsuitable role did not bring fame and universal recognition. But it was long to wait for a long time, because after 2 years Hood appeared in the comedy Andy Cadiff "First Daughter" ("chase for freedom"), where played the charming motorcyclist of Ben Klder, in love with a difficult girl.
And it is difficult for the fact that the President of the US President accounted for a daughter, which the influential father escapes as the Zenitsa of Oka from the annoying fans and noisy parties. Also in the cast Pictures included Mandy Moore, Jeremy Paven, Mark Harmon and other movie stars.
After Matthew Hood's grandiose success in the film "The first daughter" offers from the famous directors, one after another fell. The young man often appeared on the set, pleased with the avid kinomans with diverse characters. In 2005, he participated in the sports thriller Woody Allen's "Match Point", where he was lucky enough to work with Jonathan Reese Myers and Scarlett Johansson.
In the same 2005, Gud lit up in the film director Ola Parker "Imaging us together." The plot of films revolves around a couple of Rachel's couple (Pieper Peboz) and Heck (Matthew Hood). However, on the day of their wedding, the girl begins to doubt the correctness of choosing a satellite for further life. In 2006, Matthew proved that he knows how to play not only in romantic comedies - starred in the biographical film of Agneshki Holland "Rewriting Beethoven", which tells about take-offs and falls in the life of the Great Composer.
Next, Matthew, together with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Jeff Daniels played in the criminal thriller Scott Frank "Deception" (2006). He appeared before the viewers in the image of Gary - the resourceful bandit, which convinces a friend to move the line of the law and participate in the robbery of the bank. In addition, the brilliant duo Hood created together with Amy Adams in a romantic comedy "How to marry for 3 days."
Matthew's work in the film "Return to Braidshead" (2008) once again emphasized the diverseness and professionalism of the actor. Hood played Charles Ridera, a middle class leaving, which dreams of becoming a famous artist as Rembrandt or Picasso.
After going to study at Oxford, Charlie meets a homosexual and part-time by the rich Aristocrat Sebastian (Ben Wehow) and settles in the estate of Fleotov. Guys are getting a strong friendship, but their joint idyll spoils Julia (Haley Etwel), who fascinates the rider.
In 2008, Gouda was lucky to reincarnate to the superhero in the film Zack Snidder "Keepers", which tells about events in an alternative universe, where the height of the Cold War between America and the Soviet Union. Matthew played Adrian Wareta - an ambitious millionaire recognized as the smartest person on earth, which is ready to invest in useful resources, but for the sake of wealth can also kill. The film became a sign page in the artist filmography.
In 2009, Gud again pleased fans, this time appearing in the melodrama of Tom Ford "Lonely Man," where he played with Colin Firth, Nicholas Holt and Julian Moore. Later, he starred in a detective "Death comes to Pemberley", which in the plot is a continuation of the novel "Pride and Prejudice" Jane Austin. Matthew Reese and Eleonor Tomlinson also starred in the historical picture.
In the film "Vicious Games" (2012), where the artist played together with Miai Vasikovski and Nicole Kidman, he reincarnated in a mysterious man whose addiction cause indignation and fear. And in the painting "Burning Man" (2011) appeared in the form of a successful Chef Tom, whose life after an accident does not return to his bed.
From 2014 to 2015, the actor participated in the filming of the popular British series "Abbey Dounton", which tells about the events of the beginning of the 20th century in England. The project was popular not only by the audience, but also critics: in the account of its creators a lot of awards and nominations.
In this Matthew Matthew Matthew Gud fulfilled the role of Henry Talbot - a close friend of Lady Violet. Henry is an ambitious young man, but, unfortunately, does not give hope for the future, as it is not rich enough. This and pushes his beloved, self-satisfied Mary Crowley. Therefore, the character, which was played by Hood, falls with his head to dip in love peripetics.
In parallel with the long-playing project, the artist did not miss the opportunity to appear in a large meter. In 2014, together with each other and colleague Benedict Cumberbet, as well as Kira Knightley, he appeared in the main cast of the military drama "game in imitation".
Another work that fell into the artist's piggy bank in 2015 is the role of the genius academic Albright in a fantastic thriller "beside himself." Ryan Reynolds and Ben Kingsli also starred in the film. The professor in the performance of Hood pursues an anti-human goal, moving in the body of some people's souls.
In 2016, Matthew participated in the filming of the mini-series "Roots", and also lit up in the film "Allies", where the main roles played Brad Pitt and Marion Cotiyar. The aristocratic becomes Gud once again managed to take full advantage in the Bayopic "Crown", based on the facts of the biography of Queen Elizabeth II. In the series, the actor fulfilled the role of the spouse of the princess Margaret Lord Snowdon.
In 2018, the British Cinema Star launched a whole painting of major roles. In the fantasy drama "Opening of the Witch" he played a vampire and part-time Genetics Matthew Clermont. His partner on the film spoke Teresa Palmer.
In addition, Hood appeared in the film "The test of innocence", created based on the work of Agatha Christie. The film was filmed at the studio in Scotland on request BBC One.
Matthew Hood now
The british brittle premiere was marked by 2019. Together with Kira Knightley, he played in the spy thriller "Dangerous Secrets". In addition to the international project, the actor gladly starred in the full-length picture of Dounton Abbey.In 2020, Hood lit up in the children's fairy tale "four children and mandeship", and now it works on new projects. Among them are a comedy "quiet night" and the Czech historical fighter "Middle Ages".
Filmography
- 2002 - "Recognition of the evil summary sister"
- 2004 - "First Daughter"
- 2005 - "Match Point"
- 2005 - "Imagine us together"
- 2006 - "Rewriting Beethoven"
- 2008 - "Return to Brydshead"
- 2008 - "Keepers"
- 2009 - "Lonely man"
- 2011 - "Burning Man"
- 2012 - "Vicious Games"
- 2014-2015 - Dunton Abbey
- 2016 - "Roots"
- 2016 - "Allies"
- 2017 - "Premonition of the End"
- 2017 - "Robbery in Hatton Garden"
- 2018 - "Innocence test"
- 2018 - "Club of Lovers of Books and Pogs from Potato Cleanings"
- 2019 - Dounton Abbey
- 2019 - "Dangerous Secrets"
- 2020 - "King's Man: Start"
- 2020 - "Four Children and Crank"