Guy Masterson

Guy Masterson
Born	Guy Alexander Masterson (1961-08-10) August 10, 1961 Hampstead, North London
Occupations	Actor Writer Theatre Director Producer Playwright
Spouse	Brigitta Scholz ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	2

Guy Alexander Masterson (Mastroianni; born August 10, 1961) is a British actor, writer, theatre director, producer, and playwright. He is known for his solo performances of Under Milk Wood, ^[1] Animal Farm,^[2] and Shylock by Gareth Armstrong.^[3][4]

At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Masterson was involved in productions such as Twelve Angry Men (2003), The Odd Couple (2005), Morecambe (2009), and The Shark Is Broken (2019).^[5] Morecambe and The Shark is Broken both transferred to London's West End, with the latter opening on Broadway on August 10, 2023.^[6]

Masterson was born in Hampstead, North London,^[7] to Carlo Libinick Mastroianni and Marian Mastroianni (née James). He studied at Hadley Wood Primary School, Christ's Hospital School, and Cardiff University, graduating with a degree in biochemistry and chemistry. He later trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

In 1999, he married Brigitta Scholz, a German actress and model. They have two children and live in London.

Masterson began acting in Los Angeles in the 1980s, before returning to London to train at LAMDA. His early career included performing and directing several solo shows including Under Milk Wood, Animal Farm, and Shylock. These productions toured internationally, with performances in countries such as India and New Zealand.

He founded Theatre Tours International and has presented or co-presented numerous productions at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals worldwide. Notable works include Playing Burton, Skin Tight, Krishnan's Dairy, Adolf, Americana Absurdum, and Number Two, many of which received awards or nominations.

In 2003, his production of 12 Angry Men with a cast of comedians broke ticket sales records at the Edinburgh Fringe.^[8] In later years, he directed plays such as The Odd Couple, Scaramouche Jones, Reasonable Doubt, and Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré. He also produced Morecambe, which won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.

He continued directing and producing works through the 2010s and 2020s, including commemorative shows and international collaborations. The Shark Is Broken, co-developed with Ian Shaw, received critical acclaim and had successful runs in London and New York.