Daniel Jonathan "Dan" Stevens (born 10 October 1982) is an English actor and producer. He is known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the British period drama television series Downton Abbey. Read full biography of Dan Stevens →
I haven't done as many films as I would have liked.
I never quite toed the line.
I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, yet I'm aware of having to bring home the bacon.
I was never very happy at school.
I would like to do something modern and possibly funny.
I'm shocked at being recognized.
I'm sure I wouldn't have been asked to judge the Man Booker if it weren't for 'Downton.'
I've been a lucky boy.
I've never been a fan of directors who clutter a piece with all sorts of crazy preconceptions or weird ideas.
My dad's family were pretty working class, actually.
People look at me, they know I've appeared in costume dramas and they automatically assume I must be a Tory, I must be a certain type of person.
What was interesting was talking to older gay men about what it was like being gay in the Eighties.
As long as I am given the opportunity to keep performing and keep exploring in whatever medium, I'll be happy. As long as I get to spend time... →
Daniel Jonathan "Dan" Stevens (born 10 October 1982) is an English actor and producer. He is known for his role as Matthew Crawley in the British period drama television series Downton Abbey.