Matthew Broderick
American actor and two-time Tony Award winner, beloved for his iconic screen roles and acclaimed Broadway performances across four decades.
What do we know about Matthew Broderick?
Here are the key biographical details about Matthew Broderick:
- Name: Matthew Broderick
- Also Known As: 馬修·柏德瑞克, متیو برودریک
- Date of Birth: March 21, 1962
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Producer, Director
Who is Matthew Broderick?
Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American stage and screen actor. Broderick began acting in off-Broadway productions in the early 1980s, soon after landing a role in Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs, for which he won a Tony Award. His first screen role was in Max Dugan Returns (1983), also penned by Neil Simon. His breakout role came the same year for his role as a young hacker in WarGames. Later Broderick starred in the hit film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), making him a household name. Subsequent notable films include Glory (1989), The Lion King (1994), The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), and Election (1999).
Broderick also continued acting on Broadway, including several musicals. He won a second Tony Award in 1995 for his performance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and a third nomination in 2001 for The Producers.
In 1985 while on vacation in Ireland with his then-girlfriend Jennifer Grey, Broderick was involved in a head on collision that killed two locals. He was deemed at fault and faced up to five years in prison on the charge of causing death by dangerous driving, but was convicted of a lesser charge and fined £100. Broderick has been married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997, and the couple have three children.
What is Matthew Broderick known for?
With over 136 credits across film and television, Matthew Broderick's most recognized works include:
- The Lion King (1994, Movie)
- Rick and Morty (2013, TV Series)
- Manchester by the Sea (2016, Movie)
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986, Movie)
- Bee Movie (2007, Movie)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998, Movie)
- Godzilla (1998, Movie)
- No Hard Feelings (2023, Movie)
- Modern Family (2009, TV Series)
- Tower Heist (2011, Movie)
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