Acting

Matthew Newton

Born 22 January 1977 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · 49

Matthew Joseph Newton (born 22 January 1977) is an Australian actor, writer, and director. His acting career was interrupted by treatment in a psychiatric unit for bipolar disorder after several serious incidents of domestic violence and assault which were widely reported in the Australian media. Newton has since relocated to New York City, where he has resumed his directing and acting career.