Coming Up in 2010


Matthew Ferguson guest stars on Murdoch Mysteries.
 See it on City TV Saturday Nights at 7:00 PM.

-Matthew Ferguson


You can purchase Matthew Ferguson's latest ACTRA AWARD nominated performance in Sarah Polly's 45 minute short film "I Shout Love".  The short film is included as part of the special edition of  Sarah Polley's Academy Award Nominated feature film "AWAY FROM HER".

"Working with Sarah and Kristin on "I Shout Love" was a totally freeing experience. We all donated our time because we loved the material and wanted to work together. Sarah and Kristin helped give me the courage to go places I had not previously gone as an actor."

- Matthew Ferguson




Recently Reviewed

Terrific Vigil Auntie

In 2009 in partnership with Philip Shepherd I launched a new theatre company; "Long Eared Plays". Our mandate is to produce only the best written plays in the minimalist style, allowing our audiences to first and foremost listen. The plays could almost be radio plays. Taking the emphasis away from the visual

spectacle, inviting our audiences to even close their eyes, allows for a totally different theatrical experience.. Our inaugural production of "Vigil", a dark comedy by Morris Panych was a tremendous success. It was a thrill to be back on stage, hearing the laughter and gasps of surprise from a live audience. ( see Now review). Look for our next production coming in July 2010.visit: longearedplays.com for more info




Bio

Matthew Ferguson's resume includes being a series regular in USA Network's hit series "La Femme Nikita" and CBC's critically acclaimed sit-com "An American In Canada", starring roles in feature films such as "Lilies" and "Eclipse" and leading roles on stage in great Canadian plays such as "Geometry In Venice" by Michael McKenzie and "Vigil" by Morris Panych.

Matthew Ferguson has been nominated for every major acting award in Canada including: 
  • One Dora Mavor Moore Award Nomination for his dramatic performance on stage
  • Two  Genie Award Nominations for his comedic and dramatic roles in television
  • One Gemini Award Nomination for his supporting role in Canadian film
  • Two Gemini Award Nominations for his leading roles in Canadian film 
  • One ACTRA Award Nomination for outstanding performance in any medium
Ferguson has worked with some of the great actors and directors of our time including Academy Award Winners: Sir Ben Kingsley, Juliette Binoche, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Denys Arcand, Judy Davis and Anthony Minghella.

Ferguson is a graduate of the Claude Watson School for the Performing Arts

"The greatest gift acting has given me is the opportunity to walk in another's moccasins."

- Matthew Ferguson


Reviews

"Matthew Ferguson, perfectly deadpan... He is funny enough for his own spin-off..."

reviewed by Starweek Magazine - Jim Bawdenre: CBC's "An American In Canada"

"Ferguson's street smart gentleman braggard with his loose tongue and chutzpah...  is outstanding..."

reviewed by Now Magazine - Geoff Chapman
re: Shakespeare's " Measure for Measure"

"...several fine performances... The best is Matthew Ferguson... especially good at conveying suffering... through vocal undertones and body language..."

reviewed by Globe and Mail - Ray Conlogue
re: Michael Mackenzie's Geometry in Venice