Born in Montreal, Matthew began acting in the theatre after a lifelong pursuit of visual arts. He later started creative writing while finishing a combined honors degree in Philosophy and English Literature. Matthew's screen career began in 1999. His more noticeable television credits include work on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie, Bates Motel & The Killing. His film work includes the lead role in the psychological thriller Black Fly and a supporting role opposite George Clooney in Disney's Tomorrowland.