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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/matthew-goode">Matthew William Goode</a> was born on April 3, 1978, in Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom. He was the youngest of five children in a close-knit family. His mother, Jennifer Goode, was a nurse and amateur theatre director, while his father worked as a geologist. Growing up in the village of Clyst St. Mary, Matthew often found it challenging to stand out among his siblings. At the time, few would have predicted he would go on to become a celebrated actor.</p>

<p>Goode attended Exeter School, an independent day school in Devon, and later moved to Edgbaston, Birmingham, to study drama at the University of Birmingham. Following his undergraduate studies, he honed his acting skills at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, a well-regarded institution for aspiring performers.</p>

<h2>Early Career and Breakthrough Role</h2>
<p>Matthew Goode made his screen debut in 2002, portraying Caspar in the television film <i>Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister</i>. In 2003, he appeared in the BBC mystery series <i>The Inspector Lynley Mysteries</i> as Peter Lynley, the brother of the titular character.</p>

<p>His breakthrough came in 2004 with the romantic comedy <i>Chasing Liberty</i>, where he played the lead role of Ben Calder opposite <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Moore">Mandy Moore</a>. Although the film was not a major box office success, it boosted Goode's acting profile and earned him two Teen Choice Award nominations: Choice Breakout Movie Star – Male and Choice Movie Liar.</p>

<h2>Acting Roles from 2004 to 2012</h2>
<p>From 2004 to 2012, Goode appeared in a variety of film and television projects, often in supporting roles. His filmography during this period includes titles such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>’s <i>Match Point</i> (2005), the family drama <i>My Family and Other Animals</i> (2005), the romantic comedy <i>Imagine Me & You</i> (2006), and <i>Copying Beethoven</i> (2006), in which he played a fictional assistant to the famed composer. He also starred in the period drama <i>Brideshead Revisited</i> (2008) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ford">Tom Ford</a>’s highly acclaimed <i>A Single Man</i> (2009).</p>

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<h2>Transition to Prominent Television Roles</h2>
<p>Goode's career began to gain renewed attention around 2012 with several prominent television roles. He played leading parts in the adaptations of Sebastian Faulks’ <i>Birdsong</i> (2012), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_Kelly_(author)">Erin Kelly</a>’s thriller <i>The Poison Tree</i> (2012), and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Fellowes">Julian Fellowes</a>’ jazz-era drama <i>Dancing on the Edge</i> (2013). His performance as Stanley Mitchell in <i>Dancing on the Edge</i> earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television at the Satellite Awards.</p>

<p>He also received praise for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ford">Tom</a> in the Australian drama <i>Burning Man</i>, which followed the story of a grieving chef in Bondi Beach. This role earned Goode nominations for Best Actor from both the Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards and the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (formerly the Australian Film Institute).</p>

<h2>Critical Success with <i>The Imitation Game</i></h2>
<p>In 2014, Matthew Goode appeared in the acclaimed historical drama <i>The Imitation Game</i>, alongside <a href="/biography/benedict-cumberbatch">Benedict Cumberbatch</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keira_Knightley">Keira Knightley</a>. Goode portrayed real-life British <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conel_Hugh_O'Donel_Alexander">cryptanalyst</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conel_Hugh_O'Donel_Alexander">Hugh Alexander</a>, a key <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conel_Hugh_O'Donel_Alexander">member</a> of the team that helped break Nazi Germany’s Enigma code during World War II. The film was both critically and commercially successful, grossing nearly $230 million worldwide against a modest $14 million budget.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Matthew Goode has been married to Sophie Dymoke since 2014, though the couple had been in a long-term relationship for many years prior. Together, they have three children: Matilda Eve, Teddie Eleanor Rose, and Ralph Goode. Despite maintaining a relatively private personal life, Goode has occasionally spoken about his family in interviews, expressing strong affection for his wife and children.</p>

<p>With a steadily growing body of work in film and television, Matthew Goode has established himself as a dependable and versatile British actor. His estimated net worth is approximately $3 million, reflecting both his commercial success and critical acclaim.</p>

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