Matt Wilkinson

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Matt Wilkinson is a British actor, writer and film director.

Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he has appeared in theatre, film and television, including Alan Bennet's The Wind in the Willows (Old Vic), Shackleton (Channel 4) and V for Vendetta (Warner Bros.).

He is also a voice artist known for his versatility. Numerous radio commercials and TV animations include Empire Square (Channel 4), The Adventures of Bottletop Bill (Channel 5) and 64 Zoo Lane (CBBC). He has narrated various TV documentaries and was the voice of Scott in Blizzard; Race to the Pole (BBC). For gamers, he is the voice of Murmur in EA's Hellgate: London.

He wrote and directed his first play Sun is Shining for Mu-lan Theatre Company. It played in London at the Kings Head (2002), BAC Time Out Critics Choice season (2003) and transferred to the 59E59 Theaters in New York City in 2004. Published by Samuel French (US). He co-wrote and performed in the UK adaptation of Hideki Noda's play Red Demon (Young Vic 2003), published by Oberon.

Matt Wilkinson has written and directed several short films selected for festivals in Berlin, Paris, Nashville, Havana and London.