Matthew McConaughey Biography: Wife, Oscar, Movies, Age, Height, Net Worth, Books, Children, TV Show

Publish date: 2024-07-21

Biography

Matthew David McConaughey (born November 4, 1969), who is addressed as Matthew McConaughey, is a well-known American actor in Hollywood. His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed movie Dazed and Confused.

This attractive Texan, who was raised in a middle-class family, decided against working for his father’s company, in contrast to his brothers. He made the independent decision to study abroad in Australia. After his return, he attended the University of Texas at the Austin College of Communication and earned a degree in film, television, and radio there. 

Before making a success in the thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, A Time to Kill, Matthew McConaughey first made appearances in a few TV advertisements and small roles in a few movies. His film career quickly took off, and he won numerous acting awards.

Amistad, EDtv, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Lincoln Lawyer, Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, and Magic Mike are just a few of his well-known movies. 

Matthew McConaughey founded the Just Keep Livin Foundation, which is committed to enhancing the lives of high school students, and he has a deep affection for animals.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:Matthew David McConaughey
Stage Name:Matthew McConaughey
Born:4 November 1969 (age 54 years old)
Place of Birth:Uvalde, Texas, United States
Nationality:American
Height:1.82 m
Parents:James Donald McConaughey, Mary Kathlene McCabe
Siblings:Rooster McConaughey, Pat McConaughey
Wife • Spouse:Camila Alves (m. 2012)
Girlfriend • Partner:Cassandra Hepburn (2007), Penélope Cruz (2005-2006), Salli Richardson (2000-2001), Sandra Bullock (1996-1998), Ashley Judd (1995-1996), Janet Jackson (2002)
Children:Levi Alves McConaughey, Vida Alves McConaughey, Livingston Alves McConaughey
Occupation:Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:US$77 million

Early Life & Education 

James Donald McConaughey (father), a gas station owner and oil supplier, and Mary Kathlene McCabe (mother), a kindergarten teacher, are Matthew McConaughey‘s parents. 

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He was born into the world on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas, in the United States. He has two brothers: Rooster McConaughey and Pat McConaughey.

Matthew McConaughey attended Longview High School after his family moved to Longview, Texas. He received the gorgeous poll in the high school Longview Lobo Yearbook.

He spent a year at Warnervale, New South Wales, Australia, in 1988 as a result of a student exchange program. He was an exchange pupil through Rotary. Later, he enrolled in the Austin College of Communication at the University of Texas.

Matthew McConaughey earned a B.S. in radio, television, and film from the University of Texas in 1993. He participated in the Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity while attending the university.

Career

Matthew McConaughey started working in the entertainment business in 1991. Before getting a part in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused, which received a great deal of positive press, he made appearances in several TV advertisements. 

He was seen in several supporting roles in movies like Boys on the Side, Angels in the Outfield, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. He has appeared on the television program Unsolved Mysteries.

Matthew McConaughey had his breakthrough in 1996’s thriller A Time to Kill, directed by Joel Schumacher, in which he portrayed Jake Brigance, a lawyer. This widely praised movie was made from the same-titled novel by John Grisham.

He starred in the 1997 Steven Spielberg historical drama picture Amistad, which was nominated for an Academy Award. Film critics gave the movie favourable reviews. Matthew McConaughey portrayed Edward Ed Pekurny in the 1999 Ron Howard-helmed comedy EDtvin which he appeared. In the year after, he appeared in the movie U-571.

In the hit TV show Sex and the City, he made an appearance in the episode titled Escape from New York from the year 2000. He appeared in the romantic comedy movie The Wedding Planner the following year.

Matthew McConaughey appeared in the movie Reign of Fire in 2002. He appeared in movies like Frailty, a psychological thriller, and Thirteen. He made an appearance in the 2003 television documentary series Freedom: A History of Us. 

He also appeared in the movie Tiptoes the same year as Steven Bedelia. He even had a role in the love story How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. He portrayed Brandon Lang in the movie Two for the Money in 2005 and had a role in the action-comedy adventure movie Sahara. In the 3D documentary Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D, he provided the voice of Al Bean.

Matthew McConaughey portrayed Jack Lengyel in McG‘s historical drama biographical movie We Are Marshall from the year 2006. He played the lead role in Fool’s Gold‘s 2008 American action movie. 

He also acted in Tropic Thunder, an action comedy movie released in 2008 that did incredibly well at the box office. He portrayed Steve Addington in the movie Surfer, Dude that same year. 

He appeared in the 2009 romantic comedy Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Jennifer Garner. Despite receiving unfavourable reviews from critics, the movie was a commercial success. Matthew McConaughey starred in the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down from the United States in 2010.

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He starred as the titular character in Jeff Nichols‘ coming-of-age drama movie Mud in 2012. He also appeared in movies like Magic Mike and The Paperboy that year. He made an appearance in the biographical drama movie Dallas Buyers Club in 2013. 

Matthew McConaughey was praised for his portrayal of an AIDS-stricken cowboy. He received the Academy Award for Best Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Drama for his performance. He received nominations and other accolades in addition to these two. 

He appeared in The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013 as well. Matthew McConaughey made an appearance in the first season of HBO’s criminal anthology series True Detective. He was nominated for multiple awards and received nominations for his portrayal of detective Rust Cohle.

Matthew McConaughey portrayed NASA pilot Joseph Cooper in the critically and financially successful science fiction film Interstellar in 2014. In addition to Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, and Michael Caine play significant roles in the Christopher Nolan-directed movie. He hosted an edition of Saturday Night Live the following year. 

He provided the voices for significant characters in 2016 films like Sing and Kubo and the Two Strings. Matthew McConaughey appeared in films including The Sea of Trees in 2015, Free State of Jones in 2016, Gold in 2016, The Dark Tower in 2017, White Boy Rick in 2018, and Serenity throughout the following several years 2019.

Awards & Achievements

Personal Life

Matthew McConaughey wed Brazilian model and television personality Camila Alves, who had been his longtime lover, in 2012. They have three kids and reside in Austin, Texas. His three children are Levi Alves McConaughey, Vida Alves McConaughey, and Livingston Alves McConaughey.

Matthew McConaughey has been the boyfriend of Cassandra Hepburn (2007), Penélope Cruz (2005-2006), Salli Richardson (2000-2001), Sandra Bullock (1996-1998) and Ashley Judd (1995-1996).

He had an encounter with Janet Jackson (2002).

Net Worth

Matthew McConaughey, an American actor, is considered worth US$77 million. The majority of his income rises from his TV appearance.

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