Matthew Archibald

Born: 1977-09-16

Despite his cerebral palsy and profound deafness, Matthew is a talented and fearless actor. He stands out among performers with severe disabilities and is known for his faultlessly optimistic attitude and willingness to take on challenging roles. He is best known in Davo Hardy films such as A Silent Agreement (2017) and Aaron's Consent (2014), essentially playing a version of himself, but still aiming to stand as a role model for other actors with all forms of disabilities.


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Dawn of the Deaf

as Finger-spelling Zombie
Released: 2016-07-19

On the eve of a catastrophic event which will wipe out the hearing population, we follow four...

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A Silent Agreement

as uncredited
Released: 2017-09-28

The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement"...

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Desire/Ability

as himself
Released: 2023-02-28

A documentary exploring the life of a man with multiple disabilities, as he discusses his...

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Aaron's Consent

as Aaron
Released: 2014-08-01

A man afflicted with cerebral palsy and profound deafness yearns for a meaningful relationship....

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