Mathew was born in Sydney, Australia. He stayed two years at the L A. Talent School in Liverpool, Sydney. His first acting job was in the Musical "The Boy from Oz" in which he played Young Peter Allen after being selected from more than 2000 boys. He later got to portray Peter Allen again but this time as an adult once again in a 2010 production of 'The Boy From Oz'. When just 11 years old Mathew began his television and screen acting career starring in the international hit television show "Round the Twist 3 & 4" followed by "The Lucky Country" (A Short Movie) , "The Escape of the Artful Dodger", "Snobs" for Channel 9 in Australia (and Channel 5 in the UK) an award winning children's TV series playing the part of Spike., "Blue Water High" , "Darwin's Brave New World" a drama documentary for Canada and also "The Pacific" a mini-series from the creative team of Tom Hanks & Steven Spielberg. Mathew has also appeared as presenter on 'Shake' for Channel 5 in the UK and also appeared as special guest on the German TV show 'Tigerenten Club'. Mathew also appeared in the award winning feature "Men's Group" produced by John L Simpson and he has also completed a series of voice overs for Nickelodeon. Mathew has also been lucky enough to play lead roles in the following stage musicals; "Oliver!" for Cameron Mackintosh directed by Sam Mendes, 'Mame' for The Production Company directed by David Atkins in addition to this Mathew has also work-shopped a number of new musicals in London such as 'The Boys In The Front Room', 'Gutter Press' and 'Pattie Shop Diaries'
