Matt Barber Biography: Age, Wife, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Downton Abbey, Movies & TV Shows

Matt Barber, whose full name is Matthew Barber, is an English film, television, and theatre actor. Born in Hammersmith, London, he developed a professional acting career after studying Classics and Philosophy at Durham University and training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He is particularly associated with Downton Abbey, where he portrayed Atticus Aldridge.

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Real Name:	Matthew Barber
Stage Name:	Matt Barber
Born:	March 26, 1983 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	Hammersmith, London, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	English
Height:	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Susan Barber, Peter Barber
Siblings:	Abi Barber
Spouse:	Cecelia de Lisle
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Matt Barber was born on March 26, 1983, in Hammersmith, London. He was raised in Hampshire by his parents, Susan Barber, a barrister, and Peter Barber, a solicitor, alongside his older sister, Abi Barber.

He was born prematurely and spent his first month receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital after doctors discovered a kidney tumour that required surgery.

As a child, he trained as a chorister at Winchester Cathedral and developed musical interests, including the bassoon, saxophone and piano. He later attended Bradfield College on academic and music scholarships, becoming head boy.

Barber studied Classics and Philosophy at Durham University, graduating in 2005, before completing his professional actor training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2007.

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Career

Matt Barber began his professional acting career after graduating from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2007. His early screen credits included The Heart of Thomas Hardy, Vivaldi, the Red Priest, Being Human and Bert & Dickie.

He also built a substantial theatre career, appearing in productions such as Pygmalion, Edward II, The Fairy-Queen and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. His major television breakthrough came as Atticus Aldridge in Downton Abbey, appearing across the fifth and sixth series in 2014 and 2015.

He subsequently appeared in projects including Dracula, Plastic, Deadly Virtues: Love. Honour. Obey., The Sonata and Dagr. His later screen work has also included Can You Hear Me? and Frankenstein: Legacy, demonstrating his continued involvement in film and television.

Personal Life

Matt Barber, 43 years old, is married to singer-songwriter Cecelia de Lisle. The couple became engaged around the same period Barber was filming Atticus Aldridge’s engagement storyline in Downton Abbey, and contemporary reports later identified Cecelia as his wife.

Barber has spoken publicly about how his real-life proposal experience influenced his performance in the series.

While no reliable public source confirms that he has children of his own. Outside acting, his early interests included music, particularly the bassoon, saxophone and piano, and he has also supported Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Children’s Charity. He is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

Net Worth

Matt Barber’s net worth is $1 million USD. His income has been associated primarily with acting across television, film and theatre, including Downton Abbey, Dracula, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Sonata and other screen projects. His continuing work across stage and screen provides the principal basis for his professional earnings.

Filmography

• Downton Abbey
• Dracula
• Plastic
• Deadly Virtues: Love. Honour. Obey.
• The Sonata

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