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Matthew McConaughey
Born Matthew David McConaughey
American actor and Oscar winner for Dallas Buyers Club
Biography
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club. Known for Dazed and Confused, Interstellar and True Detective, he is also the author of the memoir Greenlights.
Early life
McConaughey was born in Uvalde and grew up in Longview, Texas. After a year as an exchange student in Australia he studied radio-television-film at the University of Texas at Austin.
Career
His role in Dazed and Confused (1993) launched his career, followed by A Time to Kill and a run of romantic comedies. In the early 2010s a celebrated career reinvention brought Mud, Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective and Interstellar.
His memoir Greenlights (2020) became a bestseller, and he teaches at his alma mater.
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1993age 24
Debut
Breakout in Dazed and Confused
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1996age 27
Leads A Time to Kill
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2014age 45
Breakthrough
Wins the Oscar; stars in True Detective and Interstellar
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2020age 51
Publishes memoir Greenlights
Notable Works
- 1993 Dazed and Confused David Wooderson Film
- 2013 Dallas Buyers Club Ron Woodroof Film
- 2013 The Wolf of Wall Street Mark Hanna Film
- 2014 True Detective Rust Cohle TV series
- 2014 Interstellar Cooper Film
- 2020 Greenlights Book
Awards & Achievements
- Academy AwardBest Actor — Dallas Buyers Club 2014
- Golden Globe AwardBest Actor, Drama — Dallas Buyers Club 2014
Education
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University of Texas at Austin Bachelor's degree, Radio-Television-Film1993
Personal Life
- Spouse / partner
- Camila Alves (m. 2012)
- Children
- Three
He is married to model and designer Camila Alves; they have three children.
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- His line “Alright, alright, alright” comes from his first film, Dazed and Confused.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Matthew McConaughey's birthday?
Matthew McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969.
Where was Matthew McConaughey born?
Matthew McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, USA.
What is Matthew McConaughey's zodiac sign?
Born on November 4, Matthew McConaughey is a Scorpio.
What did Matthew McConaughey win an Oscar for?
Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club (2014).
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