Matthew Shear
Acting
Biography
Matthew Louis Shear is an American actor known for his work in independent film and frequent collaborations with director Noah Baumbach. He began his career with a small role in Taking Woodstock (2009) and appeared in Mistress America (2015), The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017), and Marriage Story (2019), and played Lucius Isaacson on The Alienist (2018–2020). In 2025, he made his directorial debut with Fantasy Life, which he also wrote and starred in.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Matthew Shear
Filmography
Acting (14)
2026
Fantasy Lifeas Sam
6.2
2024
Between the Templesas Nat
5.6
2021
Oldas Sidney
6.3
2019
Cubbyas Lars
4.7
2019
Marriage Storyas Terry - Theater Actor
7.7
2019
Treasure Troubleas Jake
2018
The Boy Downstairsas Ben
6.0
2017
6.5
2015
Mistress Americaas Tony
6.5
2015
While We're Youngas Benny
6.0
2014
Don Peyoteas Zebra Shaman
3.8
2009
Taking Woodstockas Earthlight Player
6.2
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Elijahas Louis