Matthew Knowles (born 1985), known professionally as Matt William Knowles[1] or Ma Tai (Chinese: 马泰),[2] is an American actor known for his work in multiple Chinese films and television series such as Asura, Love Me If You Dare, Deng Xiao Ping at History's Crossroad, Red Sorghum, Eastern Battlefield and Red Star Over China.

[6] Knowles' entertainment career began when he was discovered singing Mandarin love songs in a Chinese karaoke hall and signed with a Chengdu, China agency.

In 2014, after graduating from Beijing Film Academy, Knowles guest starred on two Chinese shows, Red Sorghum and Deng Xiao Ping at History's Crossroads.

[7] In 2015, Knowles was seen in the recurring role of Dr. Barnes on Shanghai Media Group's drama Love Me If You Dare as well as the American pilot, Paul Tibbets in Eastern Battlefield.

[citation needed] Knowles also stars as the Japanese Yakuza mafia assassin, Jet, in Bond of Justice: Kizuna and as Charles Harris in a short film titled Poppies.