Matthew David Lewis is an English actor, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, Jamie Bradley in The Syndicate and Corporal Gordon "Towerblock" House in the BBC Three comedy drama Bluestone 42.
Prior to the release of Deathly Hallows, Lewis played the reporter in the independent filmThe Sweet Shop. Furthermore, Lewis portrayed the character of Jamie Bradley in a five-part TV series called The Syndicate written by Kay Mellor, which was broadcast on BBC One in spring of 2012. In July 2012, Lewis appeared in a music video called Filth by A Band of Buriers; Matthew co-starred with actress Lily Loveless, who together, portrayed boyfriend and girlfriend in the video. Lewis played the role of Dodd in the 2012 filmWasteland, written and directed by Rowan Athale. The film was screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival on Sunday, 28 April 2013 and Monday, 29 April 2013. Lewis also stars as Patrick in Me Before You which was released in theaters in June 2016.
Stage career
In 2011, Lewis played Lester Cole in his stage debut in Agatha Christie's Verdict touring stage production. In June 2012, Lewis was confirmed to play the character Mick in the West End stage new production of Our Boys by Jonathan Lewis. The role marked Lewis's West End debut. He starred in the play alongside Cian Barry, Arthur Darvill and Laurence Fox. The play started its previews on 26 September 2012, and played regularly from 3 October 2012 until 15 December 2012 at the Duchess Theatre, London. In July 2016, it was announced that Lewis is the star in stage production called ‘‘Unfaithful’’ playing the character called ‘‘Peter‘‘. The play was directed by Adam Penford, with playwright by Owen McCafferty. The play performance started on the 25 August 2016 and ended 8 October 2016. In the play, Lewis was co-starring alongside with Sean Campion, Niamh Cusack and Ruta Gedmintas.
Television
In 2017, Lewis, a personal friend of American comedian Sal Vulcano, made an appearance on Impractical Jokers as himself, where he filled in for Vulcano, in one of the challenges in the IJ episode, "Universal Appeal", which was shot at Universal Orlando.
Personal life
Lewis is a vice-president of the Leeds Rugby Foundation charity. Lewis has described his association with the number 11 and how it has appeared multiple times throughout his life. For example, he was 11 years old when obtaining the role for Harry Potter, he has a tattoo of the number 11 on his right arm and he also owns clothing with the number 11 on them. Lewis announced his marriage to Angela Jones on 28 May 2018.
