Rachel Matthews is an American actress. She is known for starring in the film Happy Death Day and its sequel, Happy Death Day 2U.
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 Matthews interviewed by Dulce Osuna in 2019 | |
| Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Happy Death Day Happy Death Day 2U |
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Early life and career
editA native of Los Angeles, Matthews was born in 1993, the eldest daughter of actress Leslie Landon and Brian Matthews.[1] She became interested in acting at an early age by watching Shirley Temple movies, leading to tap and voice classes, and ultimately joining a local theater program at the age of 10. Matthews continued to pursue the stage life by studying acting at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[2] In college, Matthews became friends with fellow actress Camila Mendes, who would become her roommate upon returning to Los Angeles, and musician Maggie Rogers, who would feature both in her music video "Give a Little".[3]
In 2017, Matthews had her film debut in Happy Death Day, directed by her uncle Christopher Landon, playing sorority house president Danielle Bouseman,[4] a role she would play again in the 2019 sequel Happy Death Day 2U. That same year, Matthews was cast as the villainous thief Magpie in the TV series Batwoman,[5] had a small role in the Hulu series Looking for Alaska and voiced a character in Frozen II.[2]
In March 2020, it was reported that she had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[6]
Matthews starred in country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson's music video "Watermelon Moonshine", released in July 2023.[7]
In June 2024, Matthews co-founded production company Honor Role with Camila Mendes.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Happy Death Day | Danielle Bouseman | |
| 2019 | Happy Death Day 2U | Danielle Bouseman | |
| Ms. White Light | Nurse Landon | ||
| Frozen II | Honeymaren | Voice role | |
| 2022 | Tankhouse | Mackenzie | |
| Do Revenge | Allegra | ||
| 2023 | The Duel | Abbie | |
| 2024 | Upgraded | Suzette | Also executive producer |
| Griffin in Summer | — | Producer[9] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Batwoman | Margot Pye / Magpie | 3 episodes |
| Looking for Alaska | Fiona | 3 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Actor Michael Landon's Legacy Continues at the Apple Blossom Festival". oldtownwinchesterva.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Marine, Brooke (October 11, 2019). "New Faces: Rachel Matthews, Batwoman's Stealth Supervillain, Refuses to Be Typecast". W.
- ^ Reilly, Kaitlin (November 8, 2018). "Camila Mendes Is Low-Key Best Friends With This SNL Showstopper". refinery29.
- ^ Wilson, Staci Layne (October 5, 2017). "Exclusive – Rachel Matthews Talks Happy Death Day". Dread Central.
- ^ Matt Webb Mitovich (October 2, 2019). "Batwoman Baddies First Looks: Revenge Fave Gabriel Mann Is Hush, Rachel Matthews Cast as Magpie". TV Line. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
- ^ Feldman, Kate (March 17, 2020), "'Frozen 2' actress Rachel Matthews tests positive for coronavirus", NY Daily News
- ^ Black, Lauren Jo (August 3, 2023). "Inside the Making Of 'Watermelon Moonshine': Lainey Wilson Shares Candid Moments From The Set". Country Now. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Camila Mendes & Rachel Matthews Launch Production Company Honor Role". Deadline. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Griffin in Summer | 2024 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved May 9, 2024.