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Griffin Matthews
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| Born | 1981/1982 (age 42–43) |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, director |
| Spouse(s) | Matt Gould (m. 2017) |
Griffin Matthews is an American actor, writer, and director. He is known for his roles in popular TV shows and for creating musicals.
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Early Life and Education
Griffin Matthews was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He loved performing from a young age. He attended Carnegie Mellon University. There, he earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in musical theater.
Acting and Writing Career
Griffin Matthews is a talented actor, writer, and director. He has worked on many exciting projects.
Musicals and Awards
Griffin Matthews co-wrote a musical with his husband, Matt Gould. It was first called Witness Uganda. Later, its name changed to Invisible Thread. This musical was inspired by Griffin's time volunteering in Uganda. It tells a powerful story. The musical won the Richard Rodgers Awards for Musical Theatre in both 2012 and 2014. These awards celebrate new and promising musicals.
Television Roles
Griffin Matthews has appeared in several well-known television series. In 2022, he played Luke Jacobson in the Disney+ show She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. Luke Jacobson is a cool fashion designer in the superhero world.
Griffin also had a main role in The Flight Attendant from 2020 to 2022. He played Shane Evans in this mystery series. Other TV shows he has been in include Dear White People, The Mentalist, and Weeds. In 2024, he played Bayard Rustin in the series Genius. He is also set to appear in the fifth season of You.
Helping Others and Family Life
Griffin Matthews is also known for his work helping others. He is married to Matt Gould.
UgandaProject
In 2005, Griffin Matthews helped start a volunteer group. It was called UgandaProject. This organization helped support the education of teenagers in Uganda. They worked to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Personal Life
Griffin Matthews married composer and writer Matt Gould in 2017. They met in 2009 through friends. They both had experience working in different parts of Africa. Matt Gould was a Peace Corps volunteer. In August 2022, Griffin and Matt adopted two sons.
