Matt Nable
Biography
Matt Nable, born Matthew Nable on March 8, 1972, in Sydney, Australia, is an Australian film and television actor, writer, and former professional rugby league footballer. During the 1990s, he played in the Winfield Cup Premiership for the Manly-Warringah and South Sydney clubs. In 2007, he wrote and starred in the rugby league-centered drama film The Final Winter. Nable has since acted in various films, including Killer Elite and Riddick. Additionally, he appears on the television series Arrow, broadcast on The CW, in the role of Ra's al Ghul. His career spans professional sports, screenwriting, and acting in both film and television productions.
Career overview
Matthew Nable was born in Sydney, Australia, on March 8, 1972. Before his career in film and television, he was a professional rugby league footballer. During the 1990s, he played in the Winfield Cup Premiership for the Manly-Warringah and South Sydney clubs. Transitioning into writing and acting, he wrote and starred in the 2007 rugby league-centered drama film The Final Winter.
Following his work on The Final Winter, Nable expanded his acting career into various films and television series. His film credits include roles in Killer Elite and Riddick. On television, he appeared on the CW series Arrow, where he portrayed the character Ra's al Ghul.
Throughout his professional life, Nable has worked as an actor, writer, and former professional rugby league footballer. His known credits in the entertainment industry include forty-five entries.
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51 titles- Beast (2026) as Barry
- Thrash (2026) as Billy Olson
- Wolfram (2026)
- Shark! (2026) as Self
- Shark! (2026) as Slef
- Apple Cider Vinegar (2025) as Joe
- Plum (2024) as Dave
- NCIS: Sydney (2023) as Det. Sgt. Dan Skelton
- Last King of the Cross (2023) as Anthony Stone
- Bay of Fires (2023) as Thaddeus
- Transfusion (2023) as Johnny
- Transfusion (2023) Director
- Transfusion (2023) Screenplay
- The Twelve (2022) as Nathan Spears
- Poker Face (2022) as Billy
- The Dry (2021) as Grant Dow
- Wakefield (2021) as Harold Holt
- The Sounds (2020) as Jack McGregor
- Standing Up for Sunny (2019) as Male Interviewer
- Mr Inbetween (2018) as Dave
- 1% (2018) as Knuck
- 1% (2018) Screenplay
- Dead Lucky (2018) as Matt O'Reilly
- Jasper Jones (2017) as Sarge
- Blue Murder: Killer Cop (2017) as Mark Standen
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Ra’s al Ghul
- Hacksaw Ridge (2016) as Lt. Cooney
- Quarry (2016) as Thurston
- Barracuda (2016) as Frank Torma
- Incarnate (2016) as Dan
- Hyde & Seek (2016) as Gary Hyde
- Gallipoli (2015) as Harry Perceval
- Winter (2015) as Jake Harris
- Bluey (2015) as Mr. Mystery
- Son of a Gun (2014) as Sterlo
- Fell (2014) as Thomas
- Riddick (2013) as Boss Johns
- The Turning (2013) as Max
- K-11 (2013) as Sergeant Villalobos
- Around the Block (2013) as Jack Wood
- Arrow (2012) as Ra's al Ghul
- Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms (2012) as Jock Ross
- Killer Elite (2011) as Pennock
- 33 Postcards (2011) as Tommy
- Underbelly (2008) as Detective Sergeant Gary Jubelin
- S.I.S. (2008) as Melville Atkinson
- East West 101 (2007) as Travis
- The Final Winter (2007) as Grub
- The Final Winter (2007) Writer
- The Final Winter (2007) Story
- Who Needs Love Songs?
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matt Nable best known for?
Matt Nable is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beast (2026), Thrash (2026), Wolfram (2026), NCIS: Sydney (2023).
When and where was Matt Nable born?
Matt Nable was born on March 8, 1972 in Sydney, Australia..
How many credits does Matt Nable have?
Matt Nable has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Matt Nable's background in cinema and television?
Matt Nable, born Matthew Nable on March 8, 1972, in Sydney, Australia, is an Australian film and television actor, writer, and former professional rugby league footballer. During the 1990s, he played in the Winfield Cup Premiership for the Manly-Warringah and South Sydney clubs. In 2007, he wrote and starred in the rug...