The Story
Matthew Gonzales was born in Toronto, Canada, and shaped by his formative years in St. James, Jamaica, and Brooklyn, New York. His IMDb credits date back to 2007 and span short films, feature films, and television.
He also records as Zawles, an independent hip-hop artist. His track “Sinful Life” was featured in the Ving Rhames film Animal 2 (2008), which tied his music to screen work.
His television and film credits include The Angel Inn (2013), The Strain (2014), and Killjoys (2018). In 2026 he appeared in Episode 1 of The Greatest, the Prime Video series about Muhammad Ali, in a scene with Jaalen Best and Omari Hardwick.
Outside of set, he trains in calisthenics and outdoor street workouts and documents that training on YouTube. He also runs Zawles Designs, a streetwear and calisthenics apparel brand.
On Screen
- The Greatest (Prime Video, 2026): Episode 1, one scene with Jaalen Best and Omari Hardwick
- Killjoys (2018): one episode
- The Strain (2014): one episode
- The Angel Inn (2013)
- Animal 2 (2008): “Sinful Life,” featured on the soundtrack
- Full filmography on IMDb
Watch
Official trailers for the projects Matthew has appeared in: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAToZ6-vHEKc
Bookings
For casting and bookings, contact zawles.com/contact.