Maksim Matveev was born on July 28, 1982.
In In 2002, he completed his studies at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts of the Saratov National Conservatory. He then studied at the Mkhat School-Studio until 2006. Since 2006, he has been an actor at the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre, where he debuted in the production of "The Beast of Piedmont" in the role of Sir Jorfey.