Matthew Law

Matthew Law
Born (1991-11-06) November 6, 1991 (age 34)
Yakima, Washington, United States
OccupationsActor, filmmaker, musician
Years active2018–present

Matthew Law (born November 6, 1991) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his recurring role as O'Shon in the mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary, and the lead role as Detective Isaiah Stiles in the 2026 Netflix series Nemesis.

Early life and education

Matthew Law was born on November 6, 1991 in Yakima, Washington, United States. He grew up in Seattle. He is the son of Moni Law, an attorney, and Glenn Phipps (1960–2000).

Law attended Ballard High School and Temple University.

Career

Law plays a lead role as Detective Isaiah Stiles in the 2026 Netflix series Nemesis.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2020 A Fall from Grace Jordan Bryant
2023 Magic Carpet Rides Leo
2024 This Is Me... Now: A Love Story The Cynic

Television

Year(s) Title Role Episodes
2018 Tyler Perry's The Paynes Kendrick Recurring role; 27 episodes
2018 Shooter Young Colby Episode: "Sins of the Father"
2019 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Julian 4 episodes
2019–2025 Tyler Perry's The Oval Kareem Richardson Recurring role; 100 episodes
2022 NCIS: Los Angeles Josh McCall Episode: "Of Value"
2021 True Story Davis Wilcher Episode: "I Feel"
2021 Home Economics Brendan Episode: "Bottle Service, $800 Plus Tip (25% Suggested)"
2023 Ahsoka Captain Porter Episode: "Part One: Master and Apprentice"; credited as Matt Law
2024–present Abbott Elementary O’Shon Recurring role
2024 Based on a True Story Nick 3 episodes
2026 Nemesis Detective Isaiah Stiles Main role

Music videos

Year Title Role Performer
2024 Can't Get Enough Himself Jennifer Lopez

Short films

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Moved Him
2021 Just the Two of Us Yellow
2022 Piece Defense Attorney
N/A Wishful Thinking Manny

References

  1. 1 2 George, Crystal (May 15, 2026). "Here's why Matthew Law from Nemesis looks so familiar to you". Netflix Life. United States: FanSided. Archived from the original on May 16, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Shields, Sara Rae (February 4, 2022). "Actor Matthew Law returns to Yakima, speaks about perseverance at Black History Month celebration". Yakima Herald-Republic. United States: The Seattle Times Company. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  3. ↑ "In 'True Story: God Tells Bad Jokes,' Matthew Law Works Toward Destigmatizing Therapy". www.moviemaker.com. August 8, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Glenn PHIPPS Obituary - Seattle, WA". East Bay Times. United States: Bay Area News Group. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Seattle to Hollywood: Ballard High grad Matthew Law's star continues to rise". king5.com. January 16, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Seattle-raised actor on being part of 'one of the best shows ever made'". The Seattle Times. December 9, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Journalist, Lindsey Jensen Multimedia (February 3, 2022). "TODAY: The Oval's Matthew Law in Yakima for Black History Month". NonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (October 23, 2024). "'Abbott Elementary' Casts Matthew Law In Recurring Role For Season 4". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2025.