Mathew Baynton
Mathew Baynton
Mathew John Baynton (born 18 November 1980) is an English actor, comedian, musician and writer. He is a member of the Them There collective, in which he wrote and starred in Horrible Histories), Yonderland and Ghosts). He was also the co-creator, writer and star of the comedy-drama The Wrong Mans). Other television roles include Elliot Ward in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder), Deano in Gavin & Stacey, Chris Pitt-Goddard in Spy), Simon in Peep Show), William Agar in Quacks), and twin brothers Jamie Winton and Ariel Conroy in You, Me and the Apocalypse. He has appeared in several films, including Bill) (2015) and Wonka) (2023).
Early life
Baynton grew up in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. He is the youngest of three boys, with two older brothers, Daniel and Andrew. He was educated at Southend High School for Boys. He graduated with first class honours from the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, and later trained in clowning at École Philippe Gaulier in Paris. Baynton explained his motivation in an interview with Metro): "The performing instinct came from making my family laugh, so I've always been drawn to the funny side of things. Comedy is really rewarding."
Early life
Baynton's second cousins Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper) are also in the acting profession. Trevor Cooper is his first cousin once removed.
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