Matthew Ferguson Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Awards, Partner

Matthew Ferguson is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, and producer who rose to international recognition through his portrayal of Seymour Birkoff in the action television series La Femme Nikita.

His performance as the gifted computer specialist, along with his appearances as Birkoff’s twin brother Jason Crawford, made him one of the recognizable supporting figures in the series during its 1997–2001 run.

Beyond his television success, he built an established film career through roles in Canadian productions including Love and Human Remains, Eclipse, and Lilies. He later expanded his work into science fiction, voice acting, screenwriting, and independent film production.

Matthew Ferguson
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Name:	Matthew Ferguson
Born:	April 3, 1973 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Ethnicity:	Canadian
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson
Occupation:	Actor, Screenwriter, Producer
Net Worth:	$1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Matthew Ferguson, who is 53 years old, was born on April 3, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in Toronto, where he developed an early interest in the performing arts and became involved in theatre while still young.

He attended the Claude Watson School for the Arts, where he received specialized training in the performing arts. He later continued his education at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University, studying theatre and media-related disciplines. His formal training provided the foundation for his transition from Canadian theatre into professional film and television work.

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Personal Life

Matthew Ferguson has kept his personal life largely away from public attention. He is unmarried and has no publicly known children. He has also not publicly discussed a current romantic partner or detailed his past relationships.

Away from acting, Ferguson has increasingly focused on screenwriting and independent production work. He maintains a relatively private lifestyle and has avoided making his family life a major part of his public profile.

Career

Matthew Ferguson began his professional acting career on stage at the age of 16, appearing in the theatrical production Geometry in Venice. He subsequently moved into Canadian film, earning an early screen credit in Love and Human Remains in 1993. He followed this with appearances in I Love a Man in Uniform, Spanking the Monkey, Eclipse, The Club, Billy Madison, and Lilies.

His major television breakthrough arrived in 1997 when he was cast as Seymour Birkoff in La Femme Nikita. He remained with the series throughout its four-season run, appearing in numerous episodes and occasionally portraying Birkoff’s twin brother Jason Crawford. The role brought him international exposure as the series was distributed to audiences outside Canada.

Following La Femme Nikita, Ferguson continued working across film and television. He appeared in productions including Anatomy of a Hate Crime and The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John before taking on the role of Simon in the science-fiction horror film Cube 2: Hypercube. He also moved into voice acting, contributing to animated productions such as Odd Job Jack and The Dating Guy.

In the later stages of his career, Ferguson shifted greater attention toward screenwriting and independent film production. His work behind the camera has allowed him to remain involved in the Canadian entertainment industry while taking on fewer acting roles.

Awards

• Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Love and Human Remains (1993)
• Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Eclipse (1994)
• Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor Nomination for Lilies (1996)
• Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role Nomination for La Femme Nikita (1998)

Net Worth

Matthew Ferguson has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. His earnings have primarily come from his acting career, particularly his long-running role in La Femme Nikita. His work in Canadian films, television productions, theatre, voice acting, screenwriting, and independent film production has also contributed to his overall income.

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Filmography

• On My Own (1991)
• Love and Human Remains (1993)
• I Love a Man in Uniform (1993)
• Spanking the Monkey (1994)
• Eclipse (1994)
• The Club (1994)
• Billy Madison (1995)
• Iron Eagle on the Attack (1995)
• Lilies (1996)
• The Outer Limits (1996)
• La Femme Nikita (1997)
• Giving Up the Ghost (1998)
• The Wall (1998)
• Catch a Falling Star (2000)
• Anatomy of a Hate Crime (2001)
• Cube 2: Hypercube (2002)
• The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John (2003)
• Odd Job Jack (2003)
• Snakes and Ladders (2004)
• The Dating Guy (2010)

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