Matthew Shear, 1984
Actors · October 10, 1984
Matthew Shear
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Matthew Shear is 41 years old, born October 10, 1984 in United States · Libra.
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About
Matthew Shear broke into indie cinema playing Tony opposite Greta Gerwig in Noah Baumbach's Mistress America. The American actor later shifted to prestige TV, taking on Detective Lucius Isaacson in TNT's The Alienist, a historical drama that premiered in 2018 and earned Emmy nominations. Born October 10, Shear is a Libra known for nuanced supporting roles.
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Biography
Matthew Shear emerged as a character actor through indie film, notably playing Tony in Noah Baumbach's Mistress America alongside Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke. He transitioned to prestige television with a starring role as Detective Lucius Isaacson in TNT's The Alienist, a historical crime drama based on Caleb Carr's novel. The series premiered January 22, 2018, and received recognition at major awards ceremonies, earning a nomination for Outstanding Limited Series at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards and Best Action-Thriller Television Series at the 44th Saturn Awards. Born October 10, 1984, in the US, Shear is a Libra, an air sign associated with balance and collaborative energy. As an actor, he works across film and television, bringing depth to supporting and leading roles that span indie narratives and network dramas. His career demonstrates a preference for material grounded in literary or auteur-driven storytelling.
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Trivia
- Shear was cast opposite Greta Gerwig and Lola Kirke in Noah Baumbach's Mistress America.
- The Alienist, in which Shear played Detective Lucius Isaacson, premiered on TNT January 22, 2018, and was nominated for Outstanding Limited Series at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.
- The Alienist was based on Caleb Carr's novel of the same name and also earned a nomination for Best Action-Thriller Television Series at the 44th Saturn Awards.
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Numerology
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Responsible and family-oriented. Matthew Shear often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Matthew Shear?
- Matthew Shear is 41 years old (born October 10, 1984).
- When is Matthew Shear's birthday?
- Matthew Shear was born on October 10, 1984.
- What is Matthew Shear's zodiac sign?
- Matthew Shear is a Libra, born October 10, 1984.
- What is Matthew Shear's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matthew Shear was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is Matthew Shear from?
- Matthew Shear is from United States.
- What does Matthew Shear do?
- Matthew Shear is a actor.
- Is Matthew Shear still alive?
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