Matthew Newton | |
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| Born | 22 January 1977 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Notable work | Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities |
| Spouse | Catherine Schneiderman[1] |
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| Relatives | Eric Schneiderman (father-in-law)[1] |
Matthew Joseph Newton (born 22 January 1977)[2][3] is an Australian actor, writer, and director, and son of TV personalities Bert and Patti Newton. Newton's career was derailed after he perpetrated several acts of domestic violence and assault against female partners in the 2000s and early 2010s, widely reported in the Australian media. This led to treatment in a psychiatric unit for bipolar disorder. Since then, he has relocated to the United States and mostly keeps out of the public eye, although he has returned to writing and directing films.
- ^ a b Fowler, Bella (13 November 2021). "Matthew Newton secret marriage rumours finally confirmed after three years". news.com.au. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- ^ McClaughlin, Chelsea (12 November 2021). "The enduring, five-decade love story of Bert and Patti Newton". MamaMia News. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ Motherwell, Sarah (30 October 2021). "Bert Newton and Patti's marriage was a rare story of enduring love in the world of television". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 7 July 2022.