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Matthew Law

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Matthew Law is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his recurring role as O'Shon in the mockumentary sitcom Abbott Elementary.[1]

Early life and education

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Law was born in Yakima and grew up in Seattle.[2][3] Law attended Ballard High School and Temple University.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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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

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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[5]
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
2024–2025 Abbott Elementary O’Shon Recurring role[6]
2024 Based on a True Story Nick 3 episodes

Music videos

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

Short Films

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

References

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  1. ^ "Seattle-raised actor on being part of 'one of the best shows ever made'". The Seattle Times. December 9, 2024. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Herald-Republic, SARA RAE SHIELDS Yakima (February 4, 2022). "Actor Matthew Law returns to Yakima, speaks about perseverance at Black History Month celebration". Yakima Herald-Republic. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  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. ^ "Seattle to Hollywood: Ballard High grad Matthew Law's star continues to rise". king5.com. January 16, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 23, 2024). "'Abbott Elementary' Casts Matthew Law In Recurring Role For Season 4". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
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