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Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond (born Matthew Allard Robert Vaughn; 7 March 1971), known professionally as Matthew Vaughn, is an English filmmaker. He has produced films including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and Snatch (2000), and directed Layer Cake (2004), Stardust (2007), Kick-Ass (2010), X-Men: First Class (2011), and Argylle (2024). Vaughn also co-created the Kingsman comic book series and resulting franchise, directing, producing and co-writing the films Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), and The King's Man (2021).
Matthew Vaughn is an English filmmaker and producer recognized for directing high-octane action films and comic book adaptations.
He is best known for directing Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kick-Ass, and X-Men: First Class, as well as producing early crime comedies. Explore his complete filmography on Mood.
He directs stylish, fast-paced action films, genre mashups, and adaptations featuring distinct visual flair and pop soundtracks.
He is closely associated with creating and expanding the Kingsman franchise alongside his production company.