<P> For a list of notable people with the forename (that is, given name) Matthew, see Matthew (name). </P> <P> For the etymology of the name Matthew and for cognates (related forenames and surnames), see Matthew (name). </P> <P> Matthews is a surname derived from the forename Matthew . Some notable people with this surname are listed below . </P> <Ul> <Li> A.E. Matthews, English actor </Li> <Li> Barbara Winifred Matthews (1917 - 1997), New Zealand gardening writer and horticulturist </Li> <Li> Brander Matthews, U.S. writer and educator </Li> <Li> Brett Matthews, American writer of comics and TV shows </Li> <Li> Chris Matthews, American television talk show host </Li> <Li> Dakin Matthews, American actor </Li> <Li> Francis Matthews (actor), English film, TV and stage actor </Li> <Li> Herbert Matthews, reporter for the New York Times </Li> <Li> James William Matthews (1895 - 1982), New Zealand newspaper editor, gardening writer, and magazine founder </Li> <Li> Jared Matthews American Ballet Theatre soloist </Li> <Li> Jeffery Matthews, British postage stamp designer </Li> <Li> Kathleen Matthews, anchor for ABC 7 News / WJLA - TV in Washington, D.C. </Li> <Li> Kevin Matthews (radio personality), Midwest - based radio personality </Li> <Li> Lester Matthews, English actor </Li> <Li> Liesel Matthews, American heiress, socialite, and actress </Li> <Li> Rodney Matthews, English fantasy artist and illustrator </Li> <Li> Sally Ann Matthews, English actress known for roles in British soap operas </Li> <Li> Tina Matthews (born 1961), New Zealand author, illustrator, and puppetmaker </Li> <Li> William Matthews (poet), American poet and essayist </Li> </Ul>

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