7.7
Movie
Acting
Matthew Shear
- Born
- (age 42)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 17 titles
Biography
Matthew Louis Shear is an American actor known for his work in independent film and frequent collaborations with director Noah Baumbach. He began his career with a small role in Taking Woodstock (2009) and appeared in Mistress America (2015), The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017), and Marriage Story (2019), and played Lucius Isaacson on The Alienist (2018–2020). In 2025, he made his directorial debut with Fantasy Life, which he also wrote and starred in.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
6.3
Movie
Old
6.5
Movie
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
6.0
Movie
While We're Young
7.5
TV
The Alienist
6.5
Movie
Mistress America
6.2
Movie
Taking Woodstock
7.7
TV
Horace and Pete
6.9
TV
Love Life
5.6
Movie
Between the Temples
6.0
Movie
The Boy Downstairs
3.8
Movie
Don Peyote
6.2
Movie
Fantasy Life
4.7
Movie
Cubby
6.0
Movie
The Statistical Analysis of Your Failing Relationship
Movie
Treasure Trouble
Acting credits 17
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Elijah Film | Louis |
| 2026 | Fantasy Life Film | Sam |
| 2024 | Between the Temples Film | Nat |
| 2021 | Old Film | Sidney |
| 2020 | Love Life TV | Ben (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Cubby Film | Lars |
| 2019 | Marriage Story Film | Terry - Theater Actor |
| 2019 | Treasure Trouble Film | Jake |
| 2018 | The Boy Downstairs Film | Ben |
| 2018 | The Alienist TV | Lucius Isaacson (18 ep) |
| 2017 | The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Film | Gabe |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete TV | Zach (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Mistress America Film | Tony |
| 2015 | The Statistical Analysis of Your Failing Relationship Film | |
| 2015 | While We're Young Film | Benny |
| 2014 | Don Peyote Film | Zebra Shaman |
| 2009 | Taking Woodstock Film | Earthlight Player |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fantasy Life Film | Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer |