Career Timeline of Matthew Rhys: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Matthew Rhys built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Matthew Rhys Evans is a Welsh actor best known for his roles in television. He achieved prominence as Kevin Walker in "Brothers & Sisters" (2006-2011) and particularly as Philip Jennings in the acclaimed spy drama "The Americans" (2013-2018), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. Rhys also earned Emmy nominations for his guest appearance in "Girls" (2017) and his lead role in "Perry Mason" (2020-2023). More recently, he starred as Nile Jarvis in the crime thriller "The Beast in Me" (2025).
January 1998: Starred in Greenstone
In January 1998, Matthew Rhys went to New Zealand to star in Greenstone, a colonial costume drama for television.
1999: Appeared in Titus
In 1999, Matthew Rhys appeared as Demetrius in the film Titus.
2000: Starred in Metropolis and The Graduate
In 2000, Matthew Rhys played the lead role in Metropolis, a drama series for Granada TV, and starred as Benjamin in the world premiere of the stage adaptation of The Graduate at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.
2002: Acted in Deathwatch
In 2002, Matthew Rhys played Doc Fairweather in the film Deathwatch.
2003: Appeared in Columbo
In 2003, Matthew Rhys played Justin Price in the final episode of the television series Columbo.
2006: Starred in Brothers & Sisters
In 2006, Matthew Rhys gained recognition for playing Kevin Walker in the family drama series Brothers & Sisters.
August 2008: Accepted as Member to the Gorsedd of the Bards
On August 8, 2008, Matthew Rhys was honoured at the Welsh National Eisteddfod by being accepted as a member to the druidic order of the Gorsedd of the Bards for his contributions to the Welsh language and Wales. His bardic name in the Gorsedd is Matthew Tâf.
2008: Played Dylan Thomas in The Edge of Love
In 2008, Matthew Rhys played Dylan Thomas in the film The Edge of Love.
August 2009: Took to the Stage with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales
In August 2009, Matthew Rhys took to the stage with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales as part of the National Eisteddfod.
December 2010: Bought Film Rights to Operation Julie
In December 2010, Matthew Rhys bought the film rights to Operation Julie, a book written by Lyn Ebenezer about the biggest LSD busts in Wales's history.
2011: Set Up Production Company Patagonia
In 2011, Matthew Rhys set up his own production company, Patagonia.
2011: Brothers & Sisters Ended
In 2011, Matthew Rhys's appearance in the TV series Brothers & Sisters came to an end.
January 2012: Appeared in The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In January 2012, Matthew Rhys appeared in a BBC Two two-part drama adaptation of Charles Dickens's last, unfinished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
April 2012: The Mystery of Edwin Drood Aired in the US
On April 15, 2012, The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) aired The Mystery of Edwin Drood, in which Matthew Rhys starred, in the United States.
January 2013: The Americans Debuted
In January 2013, the FX series The Americans, starring Matthew Rhys opposite Keri Russell, debuted. It is a 1980s Cold War spy drama.
2013: Starred in The Americans
In 2013, Matthew Rhys began playing Philip Jennings in the spy drama series The Americans.
2013: Starred in Death Comes to Pemberley
In 2013, Matthew Rhys starred in the television adaptation of the P. D. James novel Death Comes to Pemberley as Fitzwilliam Darcy.
2017: Acted in The Post
In 2017, Matthew Rhys appeared as Daniel Ellsberg in the film The Post.
2017: Nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Girls
In 2017, Matthew Rhys was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in Girls.
2018: Received Primetime Emmy Award for The Americans
In 2018, Matthew Rhys received a Primetime Emmy Award for his acting in the sixth and final season of The Americans.
2018: Won Primetime Emmy Award
In 2018, Matthew Rhys won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Americans.
2019: Acted in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
In 2019, Matthew Rhys played Lloyd Vogel in the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
2019: Supported Campaign to Save Glan Yr Afon Pub
In 2019, Matthew Rhys supported a campaign to save the Glan Yr Afon (Riverside) pub in Pennal, North Wales, after it was put on the market without any buyers. A shares offering for the public raised £450,000.
2019: Won Critics' Choice Television Award
In 2019, Matthew Rhys won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in The Americans.
2020: Starred in Perry Mason
In 2020, Matthew Rhys started playing the title role in the period series Perry Mason.
2020: Voiced Emperor Belos in The Owl House
In 2020, Matthew Rhys voiced Emperor Belos in the animated series The Owl House.
December 2022: Community Purchased Glan Yr Afon Pub
In December 2022, the local community completed the purchase of the Glan Yr Afon pub, supported by Matthew Rhys.
2023: Spoke About Potential Film on Owain Glyndŵr
In 2023, Matthew Rhys spoke on a podcast about his work on a potential film about Owain Glyndŵr's life and his rebellion, begun in 1400, against the Kingdom of England.
2023: Voiced Riley Greene in Gremlins
In 2023, Matthew Rhys voiced Riley Greene in the animated series Gremlins.
2023: Perry Mason Ended
In 2023, the period series Perry Mason, starring Matthew Rhys in the title role, concluded.
November 2025: Returned to Welsh Stage in Playing Burton
From November 16 to 28, 2025, Matthew Rhys returned to the Welsh stage to play Richard Burton in the one-man play Playing Burton, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Burton's birth.
2025: Appeared in The Beast in Me
In 2025, Matthew Rhys appeared as Nile Jarvis in the crime thriller series The Beast in Me.
2026: Voiced Dinosaurus in Invincible
In 2026, Matthew Rhys voiced the character of Dinosaurus in the fourth season of Invincible.
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