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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020A Fall from GraceJordan Bryant
2023Magic Carpet RidesLeo
2024This Is Me... Now: A Love StoryThe Cynic

Television

Year(s)TitleRoleEpisodes
2018Tyler Perry's The PaynesKendrickRecurring role; 27 episodes
2018ShooterYoung ColbyEpisode: "Sins of the Father"
2019Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent Julian4 episodes
2019–2025Tyler Perry's The OvalKareem RichardsonRecurring role; 100 episodes
2022NCIS: Los AngelesJosh McCallEpisode: "Of Value"
2021True StoryDavis WilcherEpisode: "I Feel"
2021Home EconomicsBrendanEpisode: "Bottle Service, $800 Plus Tip (25% Suggested)"
2023AhsokaCaptain PorterEpisode: "Part One: Master and Apprentice"; credited as Matt Law
2024–presentAbbott ElementaryO’ShonRecurring role
2024Based on a True StoryNick3 episodes
2026NemesisDetective Isaiah StilesMain role

Music videos

YearTitleRolePerformer
2024Can't Get EnoughHimselfJennifer Lopez

Short films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019MovedHim
2021Just the Two of UsYellow
2022PieceDefense Attorney
N/AWishful ThinkingManny

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