Matthew MacFadzean

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Matthew MacFadzean is a Canadian actor and writer. [1]

As an actor, he has worked at theatres across Canada, including both the Shaw and Stratford Shakespeare festivals, and on numerous TV shows. He has written and produced ten plays, the most notable works including richardthesecond, and the multi-Dora Award winning The Mill. He attended McGill University, the National Theatre School of Canada, and studied television writing at the Canadian Film Centre. He currently acts and writes for television. He is the winner of many awards including the prestigious Fox Foundation Scholarship. MacFadzean is the youngest of three children.

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References

  1. "Matthew MacFadzean". Metacritic .