Born in New York City to Broadway Playwright P.J. Barry and Social Worker Dolores Barry, Matthew first appeared on stage at the tender age of 8 in Roundabout Theatre's "A Piece of Fog" At 13, he starred in the CBS Comedy "Ivan the Terrible" and at 15 was cast opposite Jill Clayburgh in Bernardo Bertolucci's "Luna" - After moving to Los Angeles and appearing in film and television, Matthew made the move to casting, working with award winner Victoria Thomas on "Indecent Proposal" "Crimson Tide" "Con Air" "Mars Attacks" and many more. He partnered with his long time agent Nancy Green-Keyes and cast "Rush Hour" "John Q" "Shanghai Noon" "Family Man" "Rush Hour 2" "How High" "Freddy Vs Jason" "The Notebook" "Alpha Dog" "The Other Woman" and many more. While still casting, he is a much sought after acting coach.
Lindsay(2015)
MRS.(2013)
Marcus & Kiley(2018)
Good Guys
My Sister's Keeper(2009)as Uncle Tommy
Alpha Dog(2006)as Interviewer
The Notebook(2004)as Dr. Barnwell
Rush Hour 2(2001)as Gambler
Marked Men(2025)
Lonely Street(2008)
God Is a Bullet(2023)
The Other Woman(2014)
Bad Country(2014)
Yellow(2012)
Lullaby for Pi(2010)
The Resident(2011)
New Jersey Turnpikes(1999)
Waiting for Guffman(1996)
A Family Thing(1996)
Devil in a Blue Dress(1995)
At the Canyon's Mouth(2024)
Squealer(2023)
Two Dollar Late Fee(2019)as Self - Guest
The 100 Greatest Sex Symbols(2007)as Self
Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood(2005)as Self
Family Ties(1982)as Scott