Five things you may not know about Emmy history-maker Matthew Rhys
The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.
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Notable Quotes
"Then about a week later, I got a rejection letter from the British Army saying, 'thank you for your interest, good luck in your career'."
— Matthew Rhys , Celebrity
"I speak Welsh to Sam in the hope he will understand the language for life."
— Matthew Rhys , Celebrity
"This is incredible."
— Matthew Rhys , Celebrity
"diolch yn fawr iawn"
— Matthew Rhys , Celebrity
Key People
Ioan Gruffudd is a Welsh actor famous for his performances in films like 'Titanic' and 'Fantastic Four'.
Actress and wife of Matthew Rhys.
Matthew Rhys is a Welsh actor acclaimed for his diverse roles in television and film.
Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films and television series.
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The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.
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