About Mathew Horne
Mathew Frazer Horne (born 6 September 1978) is an English actor, comedian, singer, television presenter and narrator. Born in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, he gained a degree in drama from the University of Manchester and began his career as half of the comedy duo Mat and MacKinnon, first performing at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2000. He was spotted there by Catherine Tate, who invited him onto The Catherine Tate Show. He is best known for playing Gavin Shipman in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey from 2007, and for collaborations with James Corden including the sketch show Horne & Corden and the film Lesbian Vampire Killers. His other credits include Teachers, Roman's Empire, Bad Education and Inside No. 9. He presented the 2009 BRIT Awards alongside Corden and Kylie Minogue.
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Frequently asked questions
Who does Mathew Horne play in Gavin & Stacey?
Mathew Horne plays Gavin Shipman in the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey, which he has been part of since 2007 and which is his best-known role.
Where is Mathew Horne from?
Mathew Horne was born on 6 September 1978 in Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, and has a drama degree from the University of Manchester.
How did Mathew Horne start in comedy?
He began as half of the comedy duo Mat and MacKinnon, which first played the Edinburgh Fringe in 2000, where Catherine Tate spotted him and invited him onto The Catherine Tate Show.
What has Mathew Horne done with James Corden?
With Corden he made the sketch show Horne & Corden and the film Lesbian Vampire Killers, and the two presented the 2009 BRIT Awards together with Kylie Minogue.
What other shows has Mathew Horne been in?
His other credits include Teachers, Roman's Empire, Bad Education and Inside No. 9.
