Griffin Matthews facts for kids

Griffin Matthews is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is known for his work in theater and television.

Early Life and Education

Griffin Matthews was born in 1981 or 1982 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He studied musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University. He earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.).

Helping Others in Africa

Griffin Matthews spent two years working with the Peace Corps in West Africa. The Peace Corps is a program where Americans volunteer to help people in other countries.

In 2005, he started a group called UgandaProject. This group helps teenagers in Uganda get an education. It was first named Be The Change Uganda.

Creating Musicals

Griffin Matthews co-wrote a musical with his husband, Matt Gould. The musical was first called Witness Uganda. It was later renamed Invisible Thread.

This musical was based on Matthews' own experiences volunteering in Uganda. The musical won the Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theatre in both 2012 and 2014. These awards celebrate new musical theater works.

Acting on Screen

Griffin Matthews has appeared in many television shows. In 2022, he played the fashion designer Luke Jacobson. This role was in the Disney+ series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

He has also acted in other popular TV shows. These include Dear White People and The Flight Attendant. You might also have seen him in The Mentalist, Weeds, Torchwood, and Law & Order: LA.

Personal Life

Griffin Matthews is married to composer and writer Matt Gould. They first met in 2002 while working with the Peace Corps in Africa. In August 2022, they adopted two sons.

Matthews has also spoken about fairness in American theater. He has talked about how some groups of people are treated differently.