Mathew Horne is a British household name who has been making entertainment history since his big television debut on "The Catherine Tate Show" back in 2004. Most notably, Mathew plays the lovable and hilarious Gavin Shipman in one of the nation’s most iconic TV series to date – “Gavin & Stacy”. Popping up in many British productions – from "The Kylie Show" to "Doc Martin" – Mathew has made a lasting impression on audiences across the country. A 4x Film & Comedy Award Nominee and accomplished double BAFTA holder, Mathew has become nothing short of a legend among Britain’s greatest actors and comedians.
When we look back on Mathew’s school years, it’s clear that he’d been destined for the screen since the very beginning. Having studied A level performing arts at Southwell Minster School and graduating from the University of Manchester with a degree in drama, Mathew displayed great potential. Potential that resonated with none other than Bruce Mackinnon. Immediately, the pair clicked, and spent the third year of their studies writing material and honing their craft. The pair went to form comedy duo Mat and MacKinnon, telling jokes that left audiences breathless. Eventually, their Edinburgh Fringe show would even catch the attention of Catherine Tate.
From the moment Catherine Tate reached out to Mathew to get him on "The Catherine Tate Show" – on which he played Jamie in "Catherine Tate’s Nan" – he was set on a trajectory that would come to a head in 2007. Between his roles in Channel 4’s “Teachers”, ITV’s “Doc Martin”, ITV1’s “The Kylie Show” starring Kylie Minogue, BBC’s “The Roman Empire”, and “The Smoking Room”, Mathew was becoming a beloved face on British television. But what truly secured Mathew’s place in the hearts of the nation was his role in the double-BAFTA-winning “Gavin & Stacey”. Playing the titular character - Gavin - Mathew’s acting quickly became an iconic staple of British television.
To this day, Mathew is still proving that he deserves to be such a respected national treasure. With too many achievements to count – most notably the presentation of the 2009 BRIT Awards alongside James Corden and Kylie Minogue, his role as Culture Club’s Jon Moss in the 2010 BBC Boy George Docudrama, and his performance as Gavin in Gavin & Stacey’s 2019 and 2024 Christmas Specials – he has become a figurehead for humble fame. Through and through, Mathew Horne is a wonderful man whose exciting debut as a DJ holds boundless potential. If you’re wanting to get a glimpse into the fascinating world of British entertainment, reach out to book Mathew via Champions Speakers today!
Mathew Horne's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Film & Television
- Comedy
- Acting
- Presenting
- 2024 – Starred in the final episode of Gavin & Stacey announced, set to air on Christmas Day 2024 (BBC).
- 2023 – Starred in Noises Off at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
- 2023 – Appeared in Inside No. 9 (BBC).
- 2022 – Starred in The Nan Movie, reprising his role as Jamie Taylor (BBC).
- 2022 – Won Best Supporting Actor at the National Film Awards for The Nan Movie.
- 2022 – Starred in The Homecoming at Theatre Royal Bath.
- 2021 – Won Best Actor in a TV Series at the National Film Awards for Gavin & Stacey (Christmas special).
- 2021 – Began voicing Marvin the Mole in Vision Express commercials.
- 2019 – Played Private Walker in Dad’s Army: The Lost Episodes (Gold).
- 2019 – Returned as Gavin Shipman for the Gavin & Stacey Christmas special, which received critical acclaim and record-breaking UK TV ratings.
- 2018 – Starred as Raymond in the Rain Man stage adaptation.
- 2017 – Starred in The Miser (Garrick Theatre).
- 2016 – Toured the UK with The Catherine Tate Show Live.
- 2014 – Cast as Roy Silver in Agatha Raisin (Sky One).
- 2013 – Starred in The Pride at the Trafalgar Theatre.
- 2012 – Began starring as Shaquille Fraser in Bad Education (BBC).
- 2010 – Starred as Jon Moss in Worried About the Boy (BBC).
- 2009 – Co-created and starred in the BBC sketch show Horne & Corden.
- 2009 – Hosted the BRIT Awards with James Corden and Kylie Minogue.
- 2009 – Released Lesbian Vampire Killers.
- 2009 – Starred in Entertaining Mr Sloane in London’s West End.
- 2008 – Presented the NME Shockwaves Awards with James Corden.
- 2007 – Became the lead character Gavin Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, which went on to win two BAFTAs and became one of the most beloved British sitcoms.
- 2005 – Starred in The Catherine Tate Show, which became one of the BBC’s most popular sketch shows.
- 2004 – Cast as Ben Birkett, an atheist RE teacher, in Teachers (Channel 4).
- 2000 – Edinburgh Fringe debut as part of comedy duo Mat and MacKinnon, which helped launch his comedy career.
How to hire Mathew Horne
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