Matthew Guinness

Matthew Guinness

84 · Born: Jun 6, 1940

Known For

The DuellistsThe Duellists
Lady JaneLady Jane
The BrideThe Bride
Play for TodayPlay for Today

Personal Details

BornJun 6, 1940
Spouse

  • Joanne Bristow

    ( Aug 1, 1996 to Dec 23, 2024 )

  • Helen M D Lynch

    ( Jul 1, 1989 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Andree M. Lefevre

    ( May 1, 1967 to Dec 1, 1985 )
Parents
  • Merula Salaman
  • Alec Guinness
Relatives
  • Otis Guinness-Walker (Grandchild)
  • Natasha Guinness-Taylor (Grandchild)
  • Chloe Salaman (Cousin)
  • Toby Salaman (Cousin)
  • Chattie Salaman (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Joseph Blatchley (Cousin)

Biography

Matthew Guinness, a talented English actor, made his mark on the film industry with a memorable performance as the Farmer in the 1976 cinematic masterpiece, Nuts in May. His impressive range as an actor is further exemplified in his role in Ridley Scott's 1977 epic, The Duellists, where he showcased his versatility as a thespian. Furthermore, Matthew's impressive filmography also includes a small yet significant role in the 1986 period drama, Lady Jane.

Career

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1986
Lady Jane
Lady Jane as Dr. Owen
{"id":10621,"title":"Wetherby","year":"1985","character":"Randall","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/wetherby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10621.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10621.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Wetherby
Wetherby as Randall
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The Bride
The Bride as 1st Patron
{"id":7503,"title":"Plenty","year":"1985","character":"SOE Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/plenty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7503.jpg"},"released":1}
Plenty
Plenty as SOE Man
{"id":80886,"title":"S.O.S. Titanic","year":"1980","character":"Father Byles","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/sos-titanic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80886.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
S.O.S. Titanic
S.O.S. Titanic as Father Byles
{"id":10070,"title":"Oppenheimer","year":1980,"character":"Hans Bethe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/oppenheimer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10070.jpg"},"released":1}
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer as Hans Bethe
{"id":21296,"title":"The Duellists","year":"1977","character":"Mayor's Son","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-duellists","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12d52jqku9b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/12d52jqku9b0.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Duellists
The Duellists as Mayor's Son
{"id":164130,"title":"Play for Today","year":"1976","character":"Farmer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/play-for-today-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164130.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164130.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Play for Today
Play for Today as Farmer
{"id":86425,"title":"Luther","year":"1974","character":"Reading Knight","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/luther-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86425.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86425.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Luther
Luther as Reading Knight
{"id":164817,"title":"ITV Playhouse","year":"1974","character":"Harry","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/itv-playhouse-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164817.jpg"},"released":1}
ITV Playhouse
ITV Playhouse as Harry
{"id":165078,"title":"Achilles Heel","year":"1973","character":"Pete Colwyn","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/achilles-heel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165078.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Achilles Heel
Achilles Heel as Pete Colwyn
{"id":86547,"title":"The Wild Little Bunch","year":"1973","character":"Reporter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-wild-little-bunch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86547.jpg"},"released":1}
The Wild Little Bunch
The Wild Little Bunch as Reporter
{"id":8625,"title":"Van der Valk","year":1972,"character":"Barman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/van-der-valk-1972","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Van der Valk
Van der Valk as Barman
{"id":81884,"title":"One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich","year":"1970","character":"Kilgas","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/one-day-in-the-life-of-ivan-denisovich","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81884.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich as Kilgas
{"id":87152,"title":"The Virgin Soldiers","year":"1969","character":"Maj Cusper","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-virgin-soldiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87152.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Virgin Soldiers
The Virgin Soldiers as Maj Cusper
{"id":68025,"title":"The Promoter","year":"1952","character":"Denry as a Boy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-promoter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68025.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Promoter
The Promoter as Denry as a Boy