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| Name | Matthew Lewis |
| Birth date | June 27, 1989 |
| Birth place | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
Matthew Lewis is a British actor, best known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series, based on the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. He has also appeared in other notable films and television shows, including Death in Paradise, Girlfriends, and The Sweet Shop. Lewis has worked with several prominent actors, such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, and has been involved in various BBC productions, including Casualty and Dalziel and Pascoe.
Matthew Lewis was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, to Lynda Lewis and Adrian Lewis. He has two brothers, Anthony Lewis and Christopher Lewis, and was raised in Horsforth, a suburb of Leeds. Lewis attended St. Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy and later studied at Nottingham Trent University. He began his acting career at a young age, appearing in productions such as Where the Heart Is and Heartbeat, alongside actors like Lesley Dunlop and Derek Fowlds.
Lewis's breakthrough role came when he was cast as Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter film series, which included films such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. He worked with directors like Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, and David Yates, and appeared alongside actors such as Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Helena Bonham Carter. In addition to his work on the Harry Potter series, Lewis has appeared in other notable films and television shows, including The Syndicate, Death in Paradise, and Girlfriends, which featured actors like Miranda Richardson, Phyllis Logan, and Zoë Wanamaker.
Lewis is married to Angela Jones, an event planner, and the couple resides in London. He is a supporter of the Leeds United Football Club and has been involved in various charity work, including supporting organizations like UNICEF and MS Society. Lewis has also been involved in several BBC charity events, including Sport Relief and Children in Need, alongside other celebrities like Sir Terry Wogan and Graham Norton.
Some of Lewis's notable film and television appearances include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. He has also appeared in The Sweet Shop, Death in Paradise, Girlfriends, The Syndicate, and Casualty, working with actors like David Tennant, Olivia Colman, and Stephen Fry.
Lewis has been nominated for several awards, including a Teen Choice Award and a National Movie Award, for his work on the Harry Potter series. He has also won a Scream Award and a MTV Movie Award, alongside his co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. Lewis has been recognized for his charity work, including his support for organizations like UNICEF and MS Society, and has been involved in various BBC charity events, including Sport Relief and Children in Need, alongside other celebrities like Sir Ian McKellen and Joanna Lumley. Category:British actors