Matthew Macfadyen
British actor
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- Attended Oakham School in Rutland, Leicestershire; drama scholar from 1990 to 1992.
- His wife, Keeley Hawes, gave birth to a baby boy, Ralph, in September 2006.
- Became an Associate Member of RADA.
- Self-confessed John le Carré-style spy buff.
- Graduated from RADA in 1995.
- His first child, a daughter Maggie, was born 2004 with his wife, Keeley Hawes.
- Hadn't read Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" before shooting the film adaptation. Instead, he based the character of Mr. Darcy on the script.
- His mother was an actress and trained drama teacher.
- Stepfather of Miles, son of his wife Keeley Hawes from her previous marriage.
- Has a younger brother called Jamie.