Warren Matthews is an actor, filmmaker from New Zealand who wrote and starred in the 2007 Award Nominated New Zealand film Suzie, and is the son of the former New Zealand Professional Bantamweight Boxing Champion Lyn Philp.
This is Matthews first starring role and first film he has directed. Filmed on a 'shoestring budget' Suzie was nominated as best film at one of the United Kingdoms most prestigious film festivals, the Swansea Bay Film Festival, went on to be nominated as best film at the Everglades Film Festival and was an official selection for the Portobello Film Festival. Interviewed by the New Zealand Gisborne Herald he said.
Personal Life He is related to the New Zealand All Blacks rugby player Murray Mexted
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