Hans Matheson Biography: Age, Partner, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Wiki

Hans Matheson is a Scottish actor and musician recognized for his versatile performances in film and television, including lead roles in adaptations like Doctor Zhivago (2002), The Tudors (2008), Tess of the d’Urbervilles (2008), Sherlock Holmes (2009), Clash of the Titans (2010), and 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). He is also proficient in playing guitar, violin, and harmonica, often incorporating music into his creative pursuits.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Hans Matheson
• Stage Name: Hans Matheson
• Born: August 7, 1975
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
• Nationality: British (Scottish)
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Actor, Musician
• Height: 1.74 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Sheena Matheson and Iain (Ado) Matheson
• Siblings: William Matheson
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life

Hans Matheson was born on August 7, 1975, in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, reportedly in a caravan. He was brought up by his parents, Sheena Matheson (a therapist) and Iain (Ado) Matheson (a folk musician and painter), in a creative family environment influenced by Gaelic folk traditions; his grandfather was a noted Gaelic singer and songwriter.

His ethnicity is unknown, and his religion is unknown. The family moved to Kent (Bromley area), England, where he was raised, though he maintained ties to the Outer Hebrides through holidays. Shy and introverted as a child, he disliked school and, encouraged by his mother, left to pursue acting training.

He studied at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London, where he found his passion for performance.

Career

Hans Matheson began his acting career in the mid-1990s with stage work, debuting in Jez Butterworth’s Mojo (1995). He transitioned to screen with roles in Stella Does Tricks (1996), Les Misérables (1998), and Still Crazy (1998), where he played guitar.

He gained prominence with leading parts in The Mists of Avalon (2001, as Mordred), Doctor Zhivago (2002 miniseries, title role), and Half Light (2006, opposite Demi Moore). Notable television includes Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in The Tudors (2008), Alec Stoke-d’Urberville in Tess of the d’Urbervilles (2008), and appearances in Sherlock Holmes (2009), Clash of the Titans (2010), and 300: Rise of an Empire (2014, as Aeschylus).

His career spans independent films, period dramas, and international projects, with music skills enhancing roles requiring instruments.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @hans_matheson

Personal Life

Hans Matheson is 50 years old and his height is 1.74 m. His current relationship status is unknown, with no publicly confirmed marriage or spouse. He was in a relationship with actress Samantha Morton that lasted about four years (around the early 2000s).

No other past relationships are prominently detailed publicly. No children are publicly known or disclosed. He maintains a private personal life, focusing on his career, music, and family ties while keeping romantic and family matters undisclosed.

Net Worth

Hans Matheson‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting in television miniseries, feature films, and period dramas; residuals from long-running or streaming-available projects like The Tudors and Doctor Zhivago; occasional stage work; music performances and related creative endeavors involving guitar, violin, and harmonica; and contributions to independent and international productions over a 30-year career.