Matthew Rhys’ best impressions and meeting Tom Hanks & Sir Anthony Hopkins

Primetime Emmy Award Winner and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Rhys joins Rob Brydon in this lockdown exclusive. The Welshmen compare notes on being rejected by Dustin Hoffman, reminisce about meeting the great Sir Anthony Hopkins and discuss the best entertainers to come out of Wales, from Michael Sheen to Tom Jones. They look back at some of Matthew’s best work in The Graduate and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood with Tom Hanks and also chat about Matthew’s most recent role in HBO’s Perry Mason.
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BIO
Matthew Rhys is a Welsh actor, best known for playing Kevin Walker in Brothers & Sisters and Philip Jennings in The Americans, for which he received two Golden Globe nominations and a Primetime Emmy Award. He is currently starring in the title role for HBO’s new American period drama, Perry Mason.
Rob Brydon is best known for his work on The Trip, Gavin & Stacey and presenting the BBC One comedy panel show Would I Lie To You?
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🎥 Edited by Carly Brown
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[@madderhat5852]

Are all Welsh people this charming? We should let the Welsh rule the world, it would be lush.

[@bujin1977]

I'm not. I hate everyone. And everything.

[@bitchoflivingblah]

@@bujin1977 with those attributes you're cut out for leadership.

[@martinironfoot2844]

Cool ‘ead Bujin, mun 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@martinironfoot2844]

SMG You know 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@scarletwelsh]

Yes. We are.

[@BlueEyedSexyPants]

Seeing how animated and playful he really is, I am that much more impressed with Matthew's performance in The Americans and Perry Mason.

[@michaelotis223]

The man has a face of misery like no actor in modern Hollywood. It's quite a trip to find him this animated and cheerful

[@lonelyone]

Yeah, I’ve never seen this side of him before. It is a delight. This is a fun channel.

[@plebjames]

He seems like such a lovely guy

[@georginalewis837]

Matthew's accent is so strong he makes Rob sound English!!!

[@michaeldrewslondonshortlet1978]

First time I heard him was on the Graham Norton show, I thought he was putting the accent on. The only time I'd seen him was on the Americans. Incredible!

[@catastrophicmnd23]

Matthew's exuberant speaking voice reminds me of Joanna Paige from Gavin and Stacey but in a lower register😂

[@wylldflower5628]

I’ll tell ya, if he did an audiobook of children’s stories or nursery rhymes.... even more Welsh ones of course, is listen to it every night!! Actually, lol I’d be even happier if he did a Welsh English dictionary, and used them in a sentence!! Then I could learn the language better - subliminally and awake!

[@rhianhegarty3383]

Dont know why, he's from cardiff (hence someone comparing him to gavin and stacey accent). Rob is more valleys sounding because he's from port talbot. Which is waaaay more welshy sounding to someone like me from cardiff . Or caaaiiiirdiff

[@fergalhughes165]

It'd be the same with Michael Douglas' wife

[@sueby67]

Rob Brydon is not wrong, Matthew Rhys does THE best Richard Burton impression I have ever heard.

[@synchc]

That was eerie.

[@temporalsoliton]

Matthew does such a convincing american accent, you forget his Welsh accent is so strong.

[@charlotted1321]

I think it gets even stronger when he's talking to with other Welsh people

[@temporalsoliton]

@@charlotted1321 Yeah, that's quite common in humans. It's called the "chameleon effect" and has to do with ones desire to fit in and empathize.

[@geoc1005]

He has never slipped. Not even a little. NEVER ... Amazingly natural American accent.

[@remapyourlife]

Wow - how Welsh and excitable is Matthew Rhys? I think it's the first time I saw him talking in his own accent. Obviously an incredible actor.

[@remapyourlife]

Having said that he used his own accent in Columbo, but it didn't sound quite so Welsh...

[@EfHaichDee]

@@remapyourlife No this is Meryl Streep level transformation. I cannot believe this is the same person.

[@DaniboyCom]

That Richard Burton impression is *very* strong. Would give anything to hear him saying "Broadsword calling Danny Boy."

[@martinironfoot2844]

Daniel O'Connor Braaawdswaaaard

[@Marielusi]

I have never seen Matthew Rhys this relaxed ever. He is such a fun guy and I love how his accent is coming through!

[@panop1725]

One of my favorites things on the internet. Please don't stop. Matthew couldn't be lovelier.

[@britturk123]

Brydon is very safe hands, a great interviewer and Rhys was very entertaining and engaged throughout.

[@stevepearce6689]

I have never meet a Welsh person who is not more unlike than the English. The accent is is so beautiful that when I rarely actually hear it I seek out the speaker and it is always the most charming conversation that follows. Language just flows from the Welsh like a well of joy and a world view like no other. The Scots are wonderful too but I cant understand them.. ........that was joke. Steve Brisbane Australia

[@jacquesmesrine8031]

Welsh is the Latin American Spanish of English accents ; sounds romantic and nostalgic whereas Scottish is the Italian; excellent for banter and for shouting but not really good to express serious feelings as its quite funny. Northern irish would be the French and Northern English has to be Portuguese from Brazil for how funny and cool it sounds. London english would be like Russian; unique, strong yet annoying at times and Australian like Spanish from Spain; loved and hated in equal parts but always proud

[@carriesullivan5212]

I don’t know if I’ve ever heard Matthew Rhys in his native accent... must have in a chat show, but it fascinates me because he does other accents so well. Thanks for doing these, Rob.

[@justgivemethetruth]

why would be choose to sound like that in real life ... argh!

[@carriesullivan5212]

justgivemethetruth I think he’s lovely no matter which accent he uses.

[@rachelbrough8160]

@@carriesullivan5212 I'm absolutely with you on that, Matthew Rhys is talented, funny and gorgeous 😊

[@rachelbrough8160]

@@justgivemethetruth Why wouldn't he? He's lush.

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

That was lovely! One forgets that Matthew is welsh. He always seems to be playing Americans these days and is so convincing at them as well. I didn't realise he had such a welsh accent either. That was a fun interview and made me laugh. Rob Brydon always makes me laugh. I love the things he does with Steve Coogan as well. They are such a great team.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Love the idea of all the welsh actors living together for a series

[@kjamison5951]

I've just watched Matthew in a clip from Stephen Colbert and he was mild Welsh but mostly mid-Atlantic. He has returned to his roots here and it's lush! I find it difficult to do a Welsh accent but the language and accent are wonderful. Verbal caramel!

[@eoinoconnell185]

Just can't watch Colbert now. His 'Colbert Report' character will always rank as one of television's greatest, but damn did he sell his soul for 30 pieces of silver.

[@eil11een]

Love Matthew Rhys in the Americans

[@Mars8611_]

Having watched a number of interviews with Matthew Rhys, this is undoubtedly the most welsh he's ever sounded.

[@reggiedixon2]

If I have been outside Wales for any time, I am very surprised at how Welsh I sound if I speak to another person who has a distinct Welsh accent. I think it must be a mirroring thing.

[@buzon1658]

@@reggiedixon2 I would agree. I think it's absolutely intoxicating.

[@taffyducks544]

Hollywood isn't that pro Wales, thats why! How many historical pieces have been made about Welsh history for example. Welsh actors often have to put on an accent.

[@annfield7356]

Found this by accident Absolute golden Being one quarter Welsh the accents were balm to my soul Thank you!!

[@alexanderharris2764]

Loving these! Nursing a baby at 5am in lockdown in Australia and loving these! The perfect accompaniment for a Welsh man to bottle feeding.

[@cjp592]

Oh my gosh! I’m glad I came upon this channel by chance. Thank you KZbin algorithm. I’m not Welsh but I am told by my very very Welsh boyfriend that I am an honorary Welsh lady. 🥰 This may be strange story but I found Anthony Hopkins interesting since I was an early teenager and The Remains of the Day came out, and I saw that movie. I didn’t know anything about Wales or Sir Anthony Hopkins. There was something about him that was compelling and captivating. By the time I was 16 I told myself I am going to find an older man who is Welsh. It must have been meant to be because when I was 18 I met a Welshman who was about 36 years my senior when I went to visit Spain for my gap year before going off to college. Age really is just a number because I was in love. I lost the love of my life in 2021. My Richard. ❤️

[@geoc1005]

So sorry for your loss. 😥💔

[@caitlinflook3630]

Oh I love all of these. Especially when the guests are Welsh.

[@nicholasjohnson4124]

Make them longer, there's so much potential quality material here.

[@juicymclucy]

I'm from the Welsh border with England, I went to university in Wales and can I say that the people are amazingly nice and charming and the accent really is this sexy

[@amandakehrberg60]

On the DVD commentaries of Titus Andronicus, Hopkins said Matthew Rhys had the makings of the next great Shakespearean actor. (I was so excited to actually know something related to this!)

[@Czechbound]

Hats off to Rob. This is the most professional, focused, entertaining and thought through online interview series. Makes the big US network interview hosts look very amateur with their set up. MOVE OVER CORDEN, ROB IS COMING ! ( If Rob gets a prime time US talk show on a good network with great guests, Coogan will have to up his Hollywood anecdote game for the next Trip ). I hope this series becomes a show-reel for Rob to conquer US TV

[@sineadandrews327]

I totally agree...I'm so happy to see this lovely, charming, high lair eeous, gentleman pop up on our screens. So professionally produced. Although why give him away to the US...(even though I live there!)...keep him faffing amongst the shrubs in his home turf, gently taking the piss (language Sinead) out of literally everything!

[@giladfriedman3553]

Unfortunately there is no more Trip

[@Czechbound]

That, indeed, is a great Burton.

[@MikeRiderOOO]

A few of my favorite Welshmen in this video. Thank you Mr. Brydon. This made my day. Much love from the 🇺🇸.

[@lancegraham7849]

Stick with this show if you can Rob it is fantastic. Thanks for all the effort. From all of us in New Zealand.

[@TwinGeeks]

You can tell from how surprised Matthew was that the interview is over that the subjects would like to talk more. Go for full half hour videos, Rob, or even 45 mins. That's optimum length for an interview, especially when it's like this one and really clicking. Matthew was just hitting his stride, and it's happened in some of your other ones too.

[@CosmicNana1]

Lovely, entertaining interview! Was having a terrible day, but now I'm smiling. Thanks!

[@stanlibuda96]

Rob, it's so great that you're finally here, we were all waiting ... and what an amazing production it is. In the hope of many many more

[@kerriefuller1696]

My two favourite welshmen in one place! Hooray!

[@tracy4aminute376]

I really like Rob Brydon (you) as an interviewer. You were very generous with your guests...and quite charming and easy to talk to/listen to and fun.

[@rebania]

What a joyous lovely funny conversation! Adore Rob and Mathew, 'equally' in their own very unique talented way, ( see what i did there) I lived in South wales for 19 years until i had to move back to Yorkshire last year to look after my Dad. Miss Wales so very much. so hearing their accents is a treat Thank you. More of this please xxx

[@jstanders6973]

Well, I had no idea that Matthew was Welsh and I never knew he was so adorable and charming. Makes a fabulous pal for you Rob.. Thank you

[@oldmoviemusic]

Rhys' Burton is PHENOMENAL!

[@KSfan4ever]

OMG, watching this was so much fun! Matthew Rhys, who I admire so much as an actor, is a marvel of exuberant charm, quick wit, humor, intelligence, humility, and great story telling. His interplay with Rob Brydon, another wonderful wit, was truly delicious. And, I want to add that Rhys certainly deserves being on the same tier as Sheen, and maybe on the same tier as Hopkins, imo. Catch his performance in the movie "Come What May" and see if you agree.

[@darinsingleton3553]

Dear Lord! Matt's Burton impression is absolutely brilliant. I'm floored.

[@Roeinesmati]

we love this Brydon, keep it coming

[@jillmoorhouse8888]

I could listen to Rob and Matthew for hours

[@22firefly]

I could have listened to you both for hours!! Great interview!!

[@Kjskateboarding1]

Rob may joke about not being down with the youngsters but I am 21 and me and several of my mates love you. I’m very happy with this new channel

[@annesavill]

Thank you for these - they both made me laugh out loud as well as hold my attention. Much needed in current times. Looking forward to more.

[@allyson9188]

I knew Matthew Rhys is Welsh, but I somehow never knew just how Welsh he is.

[@mayanganggarani]

so lovely, hearing the accent and warm chat between them.

[@vickymanley4347]

This was excellent. A great chat. Lush!

[@sarge1439]

Fantastic interview. I find myself planning a hiking trip to Wales right now. Keep it coming Rob!

[@cynthiarowley719]

Love Matthew Rhys, in that Tom Hanks movie!😁these conversations are so much fun. Thank you! Bravo for the editing , imho.

[@hannahl8]

Two of my favorites! Both such a delight. Thanks for doing this!

[@cpftheartandsoul5725]

Thank you for a delightful piece and warm, inviting banter 😊 What an actor that guy is. I’ve been watching Perry Mason not knowing he’s Welsh or anything about him, but boy, brilliant! Good luck with the channel

[@jeannieK1117]

These are such fun! Thanks!

[@Kwayzar_]

Hi Rob, good stuff. Any desire to do long-form conversations? I'd listen to another 50 minutes of this.

[@jenniferrobinsonbrett5932]

Thanks Rob, very entertaining 😁😁😁 more please 🙏🙏

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

"You misspelled 'wanker'"! Love that bit! But TBH, I'd never heard of Matthew Rhys until now. I'd like to see a Full Monty-type film with Rob, Matthew, Michael Sheen and Rhys Ifans starring. That'd be great! I'd like to be Welsh in my next incarnation.

[@Jenjenilou]

What about Stanley Baker? Amazing Welsh actor and gorgeous looking man. Died much too young.

[@ajivins1]

He would have been another ghost, with Burton. Saw him in 'The Good Die Young' with Lawrence Harvey, Richard Baseheart and John Ireland-eclectic cast!

[@gaynormainwaring1853]

Philip Madoc

[@andrewford2783]

Stanley Baker was a brilliant actor. He was from Ferndale (I think) in the Rhondda. I remember the Parkinson interview with him. As a boy, He'd read at night by the yellow glow from the street light outside.

[@PoojaAnand]

This was brilliant. Thank you for making these videos.

[@donnabutler98]

Wonderful, wish it was longer ❤️

[@liannehill748]

Lovely chat. I was lucky to have seen Richard Burton filming in Winchester with Sophia Loren in 1974 when I was a young police officer doing crowd control. His voice resonated across the Cathedral green it was thrilling to hear him

[@dougf94912]

This is the funniest thing I've seen in ages, excellent lockdown therapy!

[@PianoMeSasha]

funny, have only heard Matthew as a middle class Brit or Yank, never heard his actual Welsh accent...lovely....

[@taffyducks544]

Middle class Brit? The Welsh are brits. The natives in fact where the term originated from. The English have only started using it since the end of the tudor period.

[@555dgoodrich]

Perry Masson is a dream show for me! I love noir and this is at its finest!

[@janewebb3477]

Been thinking that was his special dressing gown, hanging on back of door 😄

[@MadcapShambleton]

Special travel dressing gown!

[@MadcapShambleton]

@nicole nagy And yet not so internal, right to the end: "The travel dressing gown is just the tip of the iceberg." kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH64q5mNoMxknpI

[@parkviewmo]

Oh, delight! Rob Brydon and good conversations! I love these interviews. American fan here!

[@Loosetext]

Amazing! More please !

[@leonbrooks2107]

There is such a difference when Welsh celebrities talk to other Welsh people compared to when they talk on other shows. The accent is definitely stronger and we all seem to naturally play with words as we talk 🤣

[@Combsdave1]

Just found rob’s channel yesterday! So much more brilliance to enjoy! Love your wit and humor

[@ryanisanart]

This was wonderful

[@MinkyRockmoore]

Rob - so lovely to see you on KZbin! This new format suits you - and thank you for 'The Trip' series - love them so much!! Have fun and stay safe!

[@Missjoannatodd]

This is fantastic! Thank you!

[@sandracornford2933]

Two of my favourite Welshmen

[@keithjones4]

I've been watching The Americans for the past few weeks. I had no idea Matthew wasn't American. What great accent work.

[@j.b.9260]

A Welshman playing a Russian playing an American.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Holy crap. This is f'n amazing good. Well done lads! Dave J

[@MrSimonmcc]

For a Cardiffian living in Canada this is fantastic. Wish it was longer. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇨🇦

[@Compassiron1]

Best new channel on youtube! Hurray for Rob!

[@simonpollen4939]

Mr sincere thanks Mr B. I have seen a lot of Matt's work and never heard him as native as this. Glad you both had fun which really came through. A joy to watch...every success with this!

[@alanhill7965]

Excellent episode ,,had me in stitches

[@alunrees313]

Everyone has forgotten Ray Milland from Neath an Oscar winner

[@crose7412]

@Alun Rees 'The Lost Weekend' is one of my favourite films. Milland wasn't able to disguise his Welsh accent very well though!

[@ajivins1]

Reginald Truscott Jones, as was!

[@ellieumey6522]

Coming here after 6 seasons of The Americans has been ✨an experience✨

[@aquablushgirl]

Thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@steveb1972]

Your best YT show yet Rob! Your mutual friendship really showed through! Blessings from Brum!😊👍🏻

[@wendydennis9127]

Loved this!

[@thegastrotraveler]

Well this is my new favourite channel.

[@WriterusAeternus]

If there is ever another adaptation of Mayor of Casterbridge I would want Matthew Rhys to play Henshard. He would be perfect

[@andreo.7633]

More please Rob Ur awesome

[@craiglington]

Great, great viewing. You simply have to get The Sheen on now to riposte!

[@ifeokwudili]

I could have watched another hour of that... very fun.

[@russellbray4594]

Absolutely loved it. For some reason, this one was even more special than the others. And god knows, the others are all golden. 😊

[@SpookyLuvCookie]

You've got 6.66K subscribers. So I'm watching this whilst bathing in holy water. But seriously, great show here. Great edit. Looking forward to more.

[@lavernedaley3311]

What a lovely interview! They are both so engaging. I went to Erasmus Hall HS so it was a wonderful surprise to hear they visited with Neil Diamond. Cool!😊👍

[@alexf4378]

Enjoyed that.

[@eatvietnam2682]

Good chat

[@lewis838]

wow i love these !!!

[@barbararey-constantin5679]

You're both blessed to be anywhere near Sir Anthony Hopkins!!!! God bless the Welsh :)

[@captinktm]

Brilliant.

[@kellyharper8072]

He’s lovely.

[@yddraiggochaceman]

Wow! Really enjoyed you both :))

[@nomadWalkr]

I was in the audience at Erasmus high school in Brooklyn that day too!!!

[@markcrawfy7790]

Lovin the channel Rob :)

[@almabyrne2679]

Great format!

[@margueritereed5035]

Easy to see why Keri fell in love with him

[@djyates1]

What an absolute delight from start to finish!