Matthew Postlethwaite (born 25 September 1991 in Whitehaven, England) is a British actor, writer, singer, artist and entrepreneur.

[4][5] Postlethwaite appears, alongside his brother Jeffrey, on the front cover of the twelfth issue of Candid Magazine.

This was the first time in the history of the award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won.

[1] Matthew Postlethwaite was brought up in the Lake District and was educated at the prestigious St Bees School graduating valedictorian.

Matthew created, wrote, produced, and starred in The Great Artist, which was inspired by his experience from when he was admitted to the hospital in his 20s for feeling suicidal.

valedictorian[citation needed] of University of Huddersfield studying Enterprise Development under the direction of Patrick Stuart.

[14][15] Matthew Postlethwaite as an Activist has worked with GLAAD, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness CA (NAMI), National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Movember, Kindred, Tethr, The Tramuto Foundation, and Stand with Impact.

This was the first time in the history of award show that an original song for a live action short film was nominated by the HMMA and won.