Matthew McConaughey Biography
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor who attained his breakthrough when he played a supporting role in the comedy, Dazed and Confused. In the 2000s, he attained fame for appearing in romantic comedies like The Wedding Planner,How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,Failure to Launch,Fool’s Gold, andGhosts of Girlfriends Past.
Matthew McConaughey Education
McConaughey relocated to Longview in 1980 so that’s could enroll at Longview High School. In 1988, he moved to Australia thinking that he could study in Sydney as aRotary Youth Exchangestudent but he instead studied at Gorokan High SchoolinWarnervale,New South Walesfor a year. Further, he worked as an attorney and as a bank teller forANZ.
McConaughey joined theUniversity of Texas at Austinin the fall of 1989 where he was involved with theDelta Tau Deltafraternity. In the spring of 1993, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio-Television-Film.
At first, he wanted to study at Southern Methodist University until one of his brothers informed him that the school fees would be a burden on his family. After graduating college, he wanted to attend law school but he didn’t since he lacked any interest in being a lawyer.
Matthew McConaughey Career
McConaughey attained his breakthrough when he played a supporting role in the comedy, Dazed and Confused in 1993. His career then continued with lead roles in Contact, Amistad, and U-571. In the 2000s, he attained fame for appearing in romantic comedies like The Wedding Planner,How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,Failure to Launch,Fool’s Gold, andGhosts of Girlfriends Past. His roles in the films earned him the title of asex symbol.
He took a hiatus for two years before he started appearing in more dramatic roles in 2011 like The Lincoln Lawyer. In 2012, he received praise for appearing in Magic Mike and Mud. In 2013, he portrayed a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS,Ron Woodroof, inDallas Buyers Club. For the role, he lost 47 pounds. For his performance in Dallas Buyers Club, he received praise and many awards such as theAcademy Award for Best Actor.
After his success in Dallas Buyers Club, he starred inThe Wolf of Wall Streetand in SN 1 of HBO’s True Detective. For his performance in True Detective, he received a nomination for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Moreover, he appeared inInterstellar,and The Gentlemenand provided voice-over in Kubo and the Two Strings, Sing, and Sing 2.
2015 to present;
After starring in The Sea of Trees in 2015, McConaugheyappeared in two films,Free State of JonesandGold, in 2016. Also, he voiced voiced leading characters in the animation,Kubo and the Two StringsandSing. In 2016, McConaughey worked as a creative director and celebrity spokesman forWild Turkey’slatest campaign, to bring in more women and more international customers.
In 2017, McConaughey played the role of Walter Padick in The Dark Tower. The following year, he appeared in the role of Richard Wershe Sr. in the film,White Boy Rick. Next, he starred in Serenity, The Beach Bum, and The Gentlemen. In 2020, he published a memoir named Greenlights. On February 6, 2023, he was announced to voice Elvis Presley on Netflix’s animation, Agent Elvis. After Kevin Costner left Yellowstone, an announcement was made that McConaughey would star in a series related to Yellowstonein a new titular role.
Awards
During his career, McConaughey has received numerous awards and praise such as anAcademy Award, aGolden Globe, aScreen Actors Guild Award, two Critics’ Choice Awards, anMTV Movie Award,and aPeople’s Choice Award. Moreover, he has received nominations for fiveTeen Choice Awardsand twoEmmys.
For his role in A Time to Kill, he received theMTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. His roles in Contactand U-571 earned him twonominations for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. He appeared in The Wedding Plannerand How to Lose a Guy in 10 Dayswhich earned him four nominations for a Teen Choice Award. Additionally, he received two more nominations for a Teen Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Action Star for his performance inSahara.
For his roles inBernie and Magic Mike, he earned theNational Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also receivedtheCritics’ Choice Movie Award for his role in Magic Mike. Moreover, he received theSaturn Award for Best Actor for his performance inKiller Joe.For his role in Mud, he attained theIndependent Spirit Robert Altman Award. For his portrayal of Ron Woodroof, he attained theAcademy Award,Critics’ Choice Movie Award,Golden Globe,and aScreen Actors Guild Award.
In 2014, he attained a nomination for a Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role in Interstellar. The same year, he served as an inductee of theHollywood Walk of Fame. He received nominations for the Critics’ Choice Television Awardand aGolden Globe award for his role in True Detective.
McConaughey also received two Primetime Emmy nominations for his acting and executive producing. Moreover, he received a nomination for aProducers Guild of America Award. In 2016, he received a nomination fortheWomen Film Critics CircleAward for his role in Free State of Jones. The same year, he received a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Actor for his role inGold.
Matthew McConaughey Age
McConaugheywas born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas, U.S.A. He is 54 years old as of 2023. McConaughey celebrates his birthday every November 4th.
Matthew McConaughey Height
McConaughey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 11¾ inches.
Matthew McConaughey Family
McConaughey was born to Mary Kathleen McCabe and James Donald “Jim” McConaughey. His parents exchanged vows thrice after divorcing twice. Aside from McConaughey, they have two elder sons, Michael and Patrick. Patrick was adopted. Michael appeared in CNBC’s West Texas Investors Club and A&E’s Rooster & Butch. Also, he’s a millionaire who’s nicknamed “Rooster.” They raised McConaughey in the Methodist church.
Mary, his mother, is a published author who previously worked as a kindergarten teacher hailing from Trenton, New Jersey. James, his father, was born inMississippiin 1929 and grew up inLouisiana. While inLouisiana, he ran an oil pipe supply business and played football for the Kentucky Wildcatsand theHouston Cougars. TheGreen Bay Packersof theNational Football League(NFL) chose him in the 27th round of the1953 NFL draft. However, he was released before the season started and thus didn’t play an official league game in the NFL. McConaughey is related to Dandridge McRae, a Confederatebrigadier general.
Matthew McConaughey Wife
McConaughey married Camila Alves on June 9, 2012, in a private Catholic ceremony inAustin. They met in 2006 and he proposed to her on December 25, 2011. They have three children, Vida, Levi, and Livingston.
Camila was born on January 28, 1983, in Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is 40 years old as of 2023. She works as a model and designer. During her career, she has appeared on many magazine covers including Ocean Drive, the Brazilian edition of Men’s Vogue, Town & Country, ES Magazine, Maxim, People, and Bella. Further, she has walked the runway at fashion shows for Valentino, Mango, The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection, Carolina Herrera, and TCN. On August 4, 2015, she became aU.S. citizenthrough naturalization.
Matthew McConaughey Net Worth
McConaughey has an estimated net worth of $160 Million which he has earned through being an actor according to celebritynetworth.com.
Matthew McConaughey Dazed and Confused
In September 1993, McConaughey played the role of David Wooderson in the film, Dazed and Confused. Originally, he was cast in a small role for budget reasons. At the time of casting, he approached casting directorDon Phillips at the Hyatt Hotel bar when he was out with his girlfriend.
Richard Linklater initially didn’t like McConaughey because he was too handsome. His character gained a larger role after a character named Pickford’s screen time was cut. In the film, Wooderson is known as a party boy who acts like he’s 18 even though he’s older.
Matthew McConaughey Yellowstone
After Kevin Costner left Yellowstone, an announcement was made that McConaughey would star in a series related to Yellowstonein a new titular role.
Matthew McConaughey Woody Harrelson
In 2023, McConaughey said that he and Woody Harrelson, a longtime friend and actor, could possibly be brothers. This happened after his mother revealed that she had intimacy with Woody’s father around the time of McConaughey’s inception.
Lufthansa Flight Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey was involved in aLufthansa flight 469 that endured extreme turbulenceduring his en route from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, with his wife,Camila Alves. As a result of the turbulence, the flight made an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Further, 7 people were hospitalized due to the injuries sustained during the flight.
Greenlight Matthew McConaughey
In 2020, McConaughey published a memoir namedGreenlights. He ostracised himself in the desert for 52 days without electricity so that he could write the book. The story came from his diaries and journals which he started writing at the age of 14. The book comprises insights and stories from his life in sequential order.
Matthew McConaughey Magic Mike
In 2012, McConaughey starred in the role of Dallasinthe film, Magic Mike. Dallas is a previous stripper who owns Xquisite. Also, he works as the boss of Mike.
Just Because Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey authored the children’s picture book, Just Because. The book seeks to display the contradictions within people, with each other, and understanding human relations. He got the inspiration for the book from one of his favorite Bible verses, Mathew 6:22.
Matthew McConaughey True Detective
In 2014, he played the role of Rustin “Rust” CohleinHBO’s True Detective. Rustin is a homicide detective for the Louisiana State Police (LSP). He alongside his partner, Marty Hart, has been hunting for a serial killer in Louisiana for 17 years. For his role, he attained theCritics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Also, he received a nomination for thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Seriesand theGolden Globe Award for Best Actor Miniseries or Television Film.
Matthew McConaughey The Wolf of Wall Street
In 2013, McConaughey starred in the role of Mark Hanna in The Wolf of Wall Street.Mark works as the senior stockbroker at L.F. Rothschild and previously worked with Jordan Belfort.
Matthew McConaughey Religion
McConaughey is Christian and often speaks about his faith in public. He attends a non-denominational church and said that he received private personal objections and critiques for his beliefs from some people in Hollywood. Also, he revealed that he knows people who are Christian but are afraid of showing their belief for fear of judgment.
Matthew McConaughey Ethnicity
McConaughey is of English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Swedish ancestry.
Matthew McConaughey Movies and TV Shows
McConaughey has starred in a number of films and TV shows during his career such as
- The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Larger than Life
- Unsolved Mysteries
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D
- Sex and the City
- The Paperboy
- We Are Marshall
- Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie
- Eastbound & Down
