Matthew Archibald

Matthew Archibald

Birthday: 1977-09-16

Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography: Despite his cerebral palsy and profound deafness, Matthew is a talented and fearless actor. He stands out among performers with severe disabilities and is known for his faultlessly optimistic attitude and willingness to take on challenging roles. He is best known in Davo Hardy films such as A Silent Agreement (2017) and Aaron's Consent (2014), essentially playing a version of himself, but still aiming to stand as a role model for other actors with all forms of disabilities.

Movies

Desire/Ability
Desire/Ability

A documentary exploring the life of a man with multiple disabilities, as he discusses his approach t...

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A Silent Agreement
A Silent Agreement

The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells t...

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Dawn of the Deaf
Dawn of the Deaf

On the eve of a catastrophic event which will wipe out the hearing population, we follow four deaf c...

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Aaron's Consent
Aaron's Consent

A man afflicted with cerebral palsy and profound deafness yearns for a meaningful relationship. His ...

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