Matthew Archibald

Matthew Archibald

Born: September 16, 1977
in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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 for Matthew Archibald...

Desire/Ability
Title: Desire/Ability
Character: himself
Released: February 28, 2023
Type: Movie
A documentary exploring the life of a man with multiple disabilities, as he discusses his approach to sexuality and romance; focusing on his desire for a genuine partner, as opposed to ​a carer, a martyr or somebody "doing him a favour".
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A Silent Agreement
Title: A Silent Agreement
Released: September 28, 2017
Type: Movie
The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.
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Dawn of the Deaf
Title: Dawn of the Deaf
Character: Finger-spelling Zombie
Released: July 19, 2016
Type: Movie
On the eve of a catastrophic event which will wipe out the hearing population, we follow four deaf characters as they go about their daily lives.
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Aaron's Consent
Title: Aaron's Consent
Character: Aaron
Released: August 1, 2014
Type: Movie
A man afflicted with cerebral palsy and profound deafness yearns for a meaningful relationship. His widowed father is torn between providing a high quality of life for his son and the reality of how unlikely it is that he will succeed.