Matthew Tennyson
Biography
Matthew Tennyson is an English actor born in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom. He is the great-great-great-grandson of the poet laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. As an actor, his known credits include work in television and film, with notable appearances in the projects A Midsummer Night's Dream Live at Shakespeare's Globe, Hamnet, and Grantchester. In 2023, Tennyson appeared on stage in the cast of The Pillowman, written by Martin McDonagh and performed at The Duke of York's Theatre. In this theatrical production, he performed alongside fellow cast members Steve Pemberton, Lily Allen, and Paul Kaye.
Career overview
Matthew Tennyson is an English actor who was born in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom. He is the great-great-great-grandson of the poet laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. His career spans work in film, television, and theatre productions.
In his film and television work, Tennyson has been associated with various projects. His known credits include appearances in films such as A Midsummer Night's Dream Live at Shakespeare's Globe, Hamnet, and Grantchester.
On stage, Tennyson joined the cast of Martin McDonagh's play The Pillowman at The Duke of York's Theatre. In that production, he performed alongside fellow cast members Steve Pemberton, Lily Allen, and Paul Kaye.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Hamnet (2025) as Gertrude
- Benediction (2021) as Wilfred Owen
- Making Noise Quietly: Three Conversations (2019) as Eric
- A Monster Calls (2018) as Conor
- Royal Shakespeare Company: Salomé (2017) as Salomé
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016) as Lysander
- Boys On Film 15: Time & Tied (2016) as Sam (segment "Morning Is Broken")
- Humans (2015) as Howard
- Morning is Broken (2015) as Sam
- Pride (2014) as Boy from printers
- A Midsummer Night's Dream - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2014) as Puck/Philostrate
- Father Brown (2013) as Thomas Potts
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Clarence
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Michael Butler
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Matthew Tennyson best known for?
Matthew Tennyson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hamnet (2025), Humans (2015), Pride (2014), Father Brown (2013).
When and where was Matthew Tennyson born?
Matthew Tennyson was born in Stoke Newington, London, UK.
How many credits does Matthew Tennyson have?
Matthew Tennyson has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is Matthew Tennyson's background in cinema and television?
Matthew Tennyson is an English actor born in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom. He is the great-great-great-grandson of the poet laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson. As an actor, his known credits include work in television and film, with notable appearances in the projects A Midsummer Night's Dream Live at Shakespear...