Matt McCooey
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Matt McCooey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nagoya, Japan |
| Citizenship | British Japanese |
| Education | Aberystwyth University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Matt McCooey is a British–Japanese actor best known for his role as DC Bill Wong in the television programme Agatha Raisin.[1]
McCooey is the son of author and journalist[2] Chris McCooey and Kumiko Aoki. He was born in Nagoya, Japan, where his father was a lecturer and subsequently associate professor at Nagoya University of Commerce. He studied acting in Aberystwyth University and later trained at the Drama Studio, London, which he graduated in 2004.[3]
Career
McCooey has appeared in four Shakespeare productions - Romeo and Juliet (Changeling Company, 2004), Twelfth Night (Changeling Company, 2005), King Lear (Yellow Earth, 2006) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Southwark Playhouse, 2009).[4]
McCooey made his screen debut in the programme EastEnders.
In 2014, McCooey went on to play the role of DC Bill Wong in the British television programme Agatha Raisin.[5] His other credits include Doctors, Skins and Invizimals.
In 2020, he joined the voice cast as Kenji in the UK and US versions of Thomas & Friends, respectively.
Personal life
McCooey has a British Japanese dual citizenship.