History of Matthew Goode in Timeline

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Matthew Goode

Matthew Goode is an English actor who debuted in 2002. His breakthrough role came with "Chasing Liberty" (2004), earning him a Teen Choice Award nomination. He has since played supporting roles in films like Woody Allen's "Match Point" (2005), "Imagine Me and You" (2006) and "Copying Beethoven" (2006). Goode garnered praise for his roles as Charles Ryder in "Brideshead Revisited" (2008) and Ozymandias in "Watchmen" (2009). He also starred in "Leap Year" (2010) and the Australian drama "Burning Man" (2011), where his performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor at the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards.

23 hours ago : Matthew Goode stars in Netflix's 'Dept. Q,' won't appear in 'Downton Abbey 3'.

Matthew Goode is the lead in Netflix's 'Dept. Q', a Nordic-British-American noir. He discussed his role and confirmed he will not be in 'Downton Abbey 3'. The show is well-acted but stupid.

1972: The Godfather's Making

The year 1972 is the year that the classic gangster film "The Godfather" was made, which is referenced in the 2022 miniseries "The Offer" where Matthew Goode starred as Robert Evans, the Paramount studio head at the time.

April 1978: Matthew Goode's Birth in Exeter, Devon

In April 1978, Matthew Goode was born in Exeter, Devon, to Anthony, a geologist, and Jennifer, a nurse and amateur theatre director.

April 1978: Matthew Goode's Birth

Matthew Goode was born in April 1978.

2002: Screen Debut

In 2002, Matthew Goode made his screen debut in ABC's television film Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister.

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2004: Breakthrough Role in Chasing Liberty

In 2004, Matthew Goode had his breakthrough role in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty, earning a Teen Choice Awards nomination.

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2004: American Film Debut in Chasing Liberty

In 2004, Matthew Goode made his American film debut opposite Mandy Moore in the romantic comedy Chasing Liberty.

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2005: Supporting Role in Match Point

In 2005, Matthew Goode appeared in a supporting role in Woody Allen's film Match Point.

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2006: Supporting Roles in Films

In 2006, Matthew Goode had supporting roles in the romantic comedy Imagine Me and You and the period drama Copying Beethoven.

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2007: Film Role in The Lookout

In 2007, Matthew Goode had a film role in The Lookout.

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2008: Charles Ryder in Brideshead Revisited

In 2008, Matthew Goode earned praise for his performance as Charles Ryder in the film adaptation of Brideshead Revisited.

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2009: Film Role in A Single Man

In 2009, Matthew Goode appeared in the film A Single Man.

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2009: Co-starring in Watchmen and A Single Man

In 2009, Matthew Goode co-starred in Zack Snyder's superhero film Watchmen as Ozymandias/Adrian Veidt, and also in the drama film A Single Man opposite Colin Firth.

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2009: Ozymandias in Watchmen

In 2009, Matthew Goode starred as Ozymandias in the superhero film Watchmen.

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2010: Film Role in Cemetery Junction

In 2010, Matthew Goode appeared in the film Cemetery Junction.

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2010: Co-starring in Leap Year

In 2010, Matthew Goode co-starred opposite Amy Adams in the romantic comedy Leap Year.

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2011: Starring Role in Burning Man

In 2011, Matthew Goode starred in the Australian drama Burning Man, receiving a nomination for Best Actor at the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards.

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2013: Co-starring in Death Comes to Pemberley

Also in 2013, Matthew Goode co-starred as George Wickham in the BBC murder mystery miniseries Death Comes to Pemberley.

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2013: Film Role in Stoker

In 2013, Matthew Goode appeared in the film Stoker.

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2013: Lead Role in Dancing on the Edge and Co-starring in Stoker

In 2013, Matthew Goode played the lead in the BBC Two drama Dancing on the Edge and co-starred in the psychological thriller film Stoker.

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March 2014: Joining The Good Wife Cast

In March 2014, Matthew Goode joined the cast of The Good Wife as Finley "Finn" Polmar.

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2014: Film Role in The Imitation Game

In 2014, Matthew Goode appeared in the film The Imitation Game.

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2014: Appearance in Downton Abbey Christmas Special

In 2014, Matthew Goode co-starred in the ITV drama Downton Abbey during the Season 5 Christmas special "A Moorland Holiday" as Henry Talbot.

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May 2015: Leaving The Good Wife

In May 2015, Matthew Goode left The Good Wife after the sixth season's finale.

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October 2015: Return to Downton Abbey

In October 2015, Matthew Goode returned to Downton Abbey beginning in the fourth episode of the sixth season.

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2015: Film Role in Self/less

In 2015, Matthew Goode appeared in the film Self/less.

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2016: Appearance in Allied and Hosting The Wine Show

In 2016, Matthew Goode appeared in the film Allied, began working on Roadside Picnic (pilot cancelled), and presented ITV's The Wine Show.

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2017: Production Begins on A Discovery of Witches

In 2017, Matthew Goode began production on the television adaptation of Deborah Harkness's All Souls trilogy, A Discovery of Witches.

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2017: Portrayal of Antony Armstrong-Jones in The Crown

In 2017, Matthew Goode portrayed Antony Armstrong-Jones in the second season of The Crown, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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September 2018: First Broadcast of A Discovery of Witches

On September 14, 2018, A Discovery of Witches, starring Matthew Goode, was first broadcast in the UK.

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2018: Starring in A Discovery of Witches

From 2018, Matthew Goode starred in the fantasy romance series, A Discovery of Witches.

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2019: Brief Appearance in Downton Abbey Film

In 2019, Matthew Goode made a brief appearance in the Downton Abbey film.

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December 2021: Release of The King's Man

In December 2021, the film The King's Man, in which Matthew Goode portrays Captain Morton / The Shepherd, was released.

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2022: Starring as Robert Evans in The Offer

In 2022, Matthew Goode starred as Robert Evans in The Offer, a miniseries about the making of The Godfather.

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