Although he has a distinguished and exciting career on stage, television and film, British actor Tim Matthews may be best known for his portrayal of American soldiers in two award-winning television events - the critically acclaimed, mini-series "Band of Brothers" . "Band of Brothers" is the most expensive and one of the most successful mini-series of all-time, having won the Golden Globe, Emmy, the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award which honors only the finest in entertainment production, along with other U.S. and international industry awards. The mini-series has aired in over 50 countries, including extremely successful broadcasts in the UK on the BBC. Other countries airing the television event include Germany, Japan, China, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Australia and Eastern Europe. Tim Matthews' convincing American accent also helped secure the role of Lt. Gordon Schenck in the popular Arts and Entertainment Channel's award winning World War I drama, "The Lost Battalion," produced by Twentieth Century Fox. Tim next made a guest appearance in the BBC/One Eyed Dog production of "Judge John Deed" and then in 2002 he began playing one of his best known and most popular characters, Liam McGuire on the BBC drama "Doctors." Matthews was nominated for a British Soap Opera Award for this role for Best Villain of the Year 2003. In 2004 the actor appeared in the BBC production of "Freeview" and in 2005 he played the role of Major Thomas Ferebee in the BBC docu-drama, "Hiroshima". In 2006, Tim appeared as Shane in the independent film "From London to Brighton". Most recently, Tim guest starred in "Wire in the Blood" and "Hustle" and will reprise his role as Liam McGuire in "Doctors" in September. Matthews' first album, "Somebody Else", is also due to launch in the UK in the fall of 2007. When not on location, on the stage or in the recording studio, Tim resides in Oxfordshire, England.
He auditioned several times for a featured actor role in the critically acclaimed and internationally award winning mini-series, "Band of Brothers" including one with Oscar winner Tom Hanks.
He is a talented singer and highly skilled guitar player. He started singing in the church choir at an early age and has played guitar for over 15 years. He has recently returned to his first love by writing all of the music and lyrics for his first album, "Somebody Else" to be released in the fall of 2007.
