| Matt McCooey | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1981-05-27) 27 May 1981 (age 43) Nagoya, Japan |
| Nationality | British, Japanese |
| Citizenship | British Japanese |
| Education | Aberystwyth University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Matt McCooey (born 27 May 1981) is a British–Japanese actor best known for his role as DC Bill Wong in the television programme Agatha Raisin.
Early life
McCooey is the son of author and journalist Chris McCooey and Kumiko Aoki. He was born in Nagoya, Japan, where his father was a lecturer and subsequently Associate Professor at Nagoya University of Commerce. He studied acting in Aberystwyth University and later trained at the Drama Studio, London, which he graduated in 2004.
Career
McCooey has appeared in four Shakespeare productions - Romeo and Juliet (Changeling Company, 2004), Twelfth Night (Changeling Company, 2005), King Lear (Yellow Earth, 2006) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Southwark Playhouse, 2009).
McCooey made his screen debut in the programme EastEnders.
In 2014, McCooey went on to play the role of DC Bill Wong in the British television programme Agatha Raisin. His other credits include Doctors, Skins and Invizimals.
In 2020, he joined the voice cast as Kenji in the UK and US versions of Thomas & Friends, respectively.
Personal life
McCooey has a British Japanese dual citizenship.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Take 3 Girls | Cop | |
| 2007 | Don't Stop Dreaming | Bobby | |
| 2014 | Limbo | Short film | |
| 2019 | Jake and Kyle Get Wedding Dates | Taka (voice) | Credited as Matthew McCooey |
| 2020 | Thomas & Friends: Marvellous Machinery | Kenji (voice) | UK/US versions |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | EastEnders | Assistant | One episode |
| 2012 | Skins | Philip | Episode: "Alex" |
| 2013–2014 | Invizimals | Keni (voice) | 14 episodes |
| 2014 | Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death | DC Bill Wong | Television movie |
| 2014–present | Agatha Raisin | DC Bill Wong | Series regular |
| 2016 | Doctors | Tom Wu | Episode: "Shirley" |
| 2017 | A Proposal | Waiter | Television movie |
| 2020 | Thomas & Friends | Kenji (voice) | UK/US versions |
| 2020 | The Salisbury Poisonings | Mark O'Brian | Episode: "#1.1" |
| 2021 | Midsomer Murders | Steve Skelton | Episode: "The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood | Asahi sas Brutus (voice) | |
| 2019 | Total War: Three Kingdoms | Lu Bu (voice) | |
| 2020 | Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | Fandaniel (voice) | |
| 2021 | Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker | Fandaniel/Asahi sas Brutus (voice) | |
| 2024 | Rise of the Rōnin | Kajime Saito (voice) |
References
- "Matt McCooey of 'Agatha Raisin' Interviewed". Santa Barbara's Independent. 12 March 2019. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- Meet the author
- "Matt McCooey's BBA Shakespeare Profile". BBA Shakespeare. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- BBA Shakespeare
- Palmer, Kate (17 June 2020). "Agatha Raisin season 3 cast: Who is in the cast of Agatha Raisin?". www.dailyexpress.co.uk. Daily Express. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
- Williams, Helen (17 March 2021). "Midsomer Murders season 22 episode 1 cast: Sinead Matthews, Matt McCooey and co!". www.flipboard.com. Flipboard. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- Aruya, Shida (30 March 2024). "Rise of the Ronin Voice Actors: Full Cast & Character List". www.gameleap.com. Game Leap. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
External links
- Matt McCooey at IMDb