Last Updated: 22 Mar, 2023 | Views: 730
Age: 62
Profession: Actor
Famous For: Max Dugan Returns
Higher Education: High school
About (Profile/Biography)
Matthew Broderick is an American actor and singer who first gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the title character in the 1986 film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." He has since appeared in numerous films and stage productions, earning critical acclaim for his work in both mediums. Broderick has won two Tony Awards, for his performances in the Broadway productions of "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He is married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker and they have three children together.
Matthew Broderick Career:
Matthew Broderick Debut Film: In 1981, he made his film debut in "Max Dugan Returns"
1983: Starred in the film "WarGames," which became a box office hit
1985: Won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"
1986: Starred in the film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," which became a cult classic
1988: Starred in the film "Biloxi Blues," reprising his Tony Award-winning stage role
1989: Voiced the character of adult Simba in the animated film "The Lion King"
1994: Starred in the film "The Lion King" as the voice of adult Simba
1996: Won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
1998: Starred in the Broadway revival of "Night Must Fall"
2000: Starred in the film "You Can Count on Me," earning critical acclaim for his performance
2001: Starred in the Broadway production of "The Producers," winning a Tony Award for his performance
Matthew Broderick Popular Films:
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986)
"Glory" (1989)
"The Lion King" (1994)
"Godzilla" (1998)
"The Producers" (2005)
"Manchester by the Sea" (2016)
Matthew Broderick Awards:
Matthew Broderick won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway play "Brighton Beach Memoirs" in 1983.
He also won a Tony Award for his role in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" in 1995.
Broderick received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2006.
Matthew Broderick Controversies:
In 1987, Broderick was involved in a car accident in Northern Ireland that resulted in the death of two people.
In 2012, Broderick was criticized for appearing in a Honda commercial that some people felt was insensitive to the victims of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.
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