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Matthew Macfadyen
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Matthew Macfadyen

Actor · born October 17, 1974

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David Matthew Macfadyen is an English actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, he gained prominence for his role as Mr. Darcy in Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice (2005).

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  1. ~48Received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series2022
  2. ~49Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film2023

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1983 · United Kingdom

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