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But despite a career spanning over 20 years the star admits there is no secret vault of cash or even a garage full of fancy cars – instead insisting he living a "working class" life.

That doesn't mean that has always been the case.

At the hight of his fame you couldn't go to the cinema without seeing Matthew on the screen.

He famously starred in the cult classic series Scream, as well as 1995 hit Hackers and with that success came riches beyond his wildest dreams.

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Chatting exclusively to Daily Star Online, Matthew said: "There was a moment in the 90s when I thought I was a successful actor, I thought I was God.

"I had a big house and big cars and then I looked at my wife after not working for two years and realised I wasn't as big as I thought I was, my career hadn't gone where I thought it was going to go and I had to change.

"It doesn't serve me to be anything other than humble a working class actor.

"The only reason we are scared of doing that is because of ego."

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Now 45, Matthew lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids and life seems to be going at more normal pace.

"Now there are no big cars or fancy mansions," he explained

"I'm lucky to get the job I have and I'm happy to have it.

"I'd rather be around for thirty years and make a modest wage than try to be a celebrity making a lot of money making horrible reality television."

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Unlike most of the industry the Scooby Doo actor is not a fan of celebrity culture saying it's wrong to celebrate someone for their good looks over talent.

"Our society is really keen on making overnight stars via Twitter and Facebook there is a never-ending stream of people who will take that but I think there is something to be said for people who have learned the craft and have been around for a long time.

"I think people like that should be celebrated way more than people who are pretty on the outside and can get a million Twitter followers."

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Throughout his career there has been one role which has defined Matthew – that of Scooby Doo character Shaggy Rogers.

After staring in the 2002 live action remake, Matthew has gone on to voice the iconic character on countless TV shows.

In fact he is currently working on Be Cool Scooby Doo! which is set to launch on Boomerang next month.

Chatting about playing the goofy character, Matthew said: "I love the new show, I'm happy to have it.

"To have something to call your own is amazing. I protect the name and I take it seriously.

"I've done it now for 14 years. It's nice to have a job and something to come back to."

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When asked if the international role has set him up for retirement the open star replied: "Has being Shaggy given me financial security? Oh god no. I wish I had financial security.

"I think the mistake from people that they look at this career and think oh they must be making gazillions of dollars.

"We don't make that much money at all. If I did it everyday 365 days a year then I would make a great living but I do it once a week.

"You could do a big movie for a few months and then all of a sudden it goes away for an entire year.

"I get a living wage and I can feed a kid on what I make from Scooby Doo and from a parent of three that is a big deal."

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! launches on Sunday 4th October at 8am on Boomerang.