Matthew 'Matt' Scudder — 8 Million Ways to Die Character Profile

About Matthew 'Matt' Scudder

Alcoholic Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy whose career ends after fatally shooting a dealer. He investigates the kidnapping and murder of Sunny, uncovers Angel Maldonado's drug ring operating through Chance Walker's businesses, and rescues Sarah. He ultimately kills Maldonado in a shootout and begins recovery at an AA meeting.

Matthew 'Matt' Scudder — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Jeff Bridges

Appears in

8 Million Ways to Die (1986)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from 8 Million Ways to Die

• Sarah (Rosanna Arquette)
• Willie 'Chance' Walker (Randy Brooks)
• Sunny (Alexandra Paul)
• Quintero (Vance Valencia)
• Angel Moldonado (Andy Garcia)
• Elderly Man (Don Edmonds)
• Nose Guard (Tommy Lister Jr.)
• Nurse (Zoaunne LeRoy)
• AA Member (Abigail Shelton)
• Deputy D.A. (James Avery)
• Hector's Wife (Luisa Leschin)
• Durkin (Vyto Ruginis)