Matt Frewer
ActingAbout Matt Frewer
Matt Frewer is an American Canadian singer, comedian, film and television actor, best known for creating television icon Max Headroom. He is a graduate in Acting from the Bristol Old Vic Drama School, Bristol, England, UK.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Matt Frewer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Matt Frewer's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Matt Frewer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kissinger and Nixon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Matt Frewer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Matt Frewer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Matt Frewer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AGFA's Special Christmas Special | Max Headroom | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | SDtoHDuprezMaxV2_009.mp4 | Max Headroom | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Residue | Mr. Fairweather | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The BFG | General #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Love in Paradise | Dr. Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | Max Headroom (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | Archibald Stanley | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rampage: Capital Punishment | Mr. Williamson (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Foreverland | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | 50/50 | Mitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Frankie & Alice | Dr. Strassfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wushu Warrior | Lord Edward Lindsey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Attack on Darfur | Ted Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Rampage | Mr. Williamson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Under the Hood | Moloch | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Watchmen | Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Weirdsville | Jason Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Chocolate | Wally | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Desperation | Ralph Carver | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Going the Distance | Farmer Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Home at the End of the World | Ned Glover | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Dawn of the Dead | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mickey's House of Villains | Panic (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Royal Scandal | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Sign of Four | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | CyberWorld | Frazzled (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hercules: Zero to Hero | Panic (voice) (archive sound) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Breast Men | Gerald Krzemien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hercules | Panic (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon | Gene Kranz | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kissinger and Nixon | Gen. Alexander Haig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | National Lampoon's Senior Trip | Principal Todd Moss | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | In Search of Dr. Seuss | The Cat in the Hat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Return to Two Moon Junction | Cleo / Leo (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Receding Bingo Winner | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom | Troy McKinney | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Taking of Beverly Hills | Ed Kelvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Short Time | Ernie Dills | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Far from Home | Charlie Cox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids | Big Russ Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Max Headroom's Giant Christmas Turkey | Max Headroom | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Supergirl: The Making of the Movie | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Spies Like Us | Soldier #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future | Edison Carter / Max Headroom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Supergirl | Truck Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Monty Python's The Meaning of Life | Cornered Executive who Jumps (segment "The Crimson Permanent Assurance") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent Assurance | - | Hit | Similar → |
Matt Frewer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Matt Frewer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Matt Frewer is "Kissinger and Nixon" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Matt Frewer acted in?
Matt Frewer has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Matt Frewer?
Other notable films include "Hercules", "Watchmen", and "Mickey's House of Villains".