Matthew Macfadyen

Macfadyen in 2008, photo by PR Photos

Birth Name: David Matthew Macfadyen

Place of Birth: Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 17 October, 1974

Ethnicity: Scottish, Welsh

Matthew Macfadyen is a British actor.

Matthew is the son of Meinir, a drama teacher and actress, and Martin Macfadyen, an oil executive. He is married to actress and model Keeley Hawes, with whom he has two children.

Matthew’s paternal grandfather was David Evans McFadyen (the son of Daniel McFadyen and Jane Evans). David was born in Ellenbank, Shotts, Scotland. Jane was born in Drumbeg, Donegal, Ireland, the daughter of David Evans and Mary Martin.

Matthew’s paternal grandmother was Margaret White Wilson (the daughter of John Wilson and Jane Miller Stark). Margaret was born in Mossend, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Jane was the daughter of John Stark and Margaret White.

Matthew’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Owen.

Source: Genealogy of Matthew Macfadyen (focusing on his father’s side) – http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com

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