Amy Matthews is an actor, writer, comedian, stand-up comedian and academic.
Biography
One of the fastest rising stand up comedians in the UK, with her first year in comedy seeing a television appearance and a compering residency, Essex born Amy Matthews blends observational routines with offbeat whimsy, resigning to the absurdity of modern life.
As seen in BAFTA Award-winning Scot Squad, Channel 4 Sparks and Breaking the News.
'Incredible wit and writing; a punch-in-the-air essential new voice in stand up' - Monkey Barrel Comedy
'Blimey, she's got good quick... extremely accomplished' - Fringe Monkey (EdFringe Comedy Award Panelist)
'Her star feels very much in the ascendant' - The Wee Review
'A hugely likeable and natural performer' - The Wee Review
'A bright career surely beckons for her' - Chris Aitkin, Short Com
'One to watch' - The List
Added in BCG Pro
- AKA
- Amy Frances-Matthews
- Gender
- Female
- BBC New Comedy Award 2018 - Main Prize: Heat one
Awards
Contact
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Breaking The News - Series 18
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Guest |
| 2021 | Scot Squad - Series 6
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Annie McInnes |
| 2021 | Scot Squad | Annie |
| 2021 | ...At The Stand - Fred At The Stand 3
|
Guest |
| 2020 | Breaking The News - Series 17
|
Guest |
| 2020 | Breaking The News - Series 16
|
Guest |
| 2020 | Socially Distant With Susan Calman
|
Self |
| 2020 | Breaking The News - Series 15
|
Guest |
| 2019 | I'm Leaving Facebook | Ensemble Actor |
| 2019 | Breaking The News - Series 2
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Guest |
| 2019 | Breaking The News - Series 14
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Guest |
| 2019 | Amy Matthews: The Life Aquatic with Amy Matthews | Self |
| 2019 | Breaking The News - Series 13
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Guest |
| 2019 | The Comedy Underground - Series 1
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Self |
| 2018 | BBC New Comedy Award - 2018
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Self |