Biography
Who is Matthew Broderick?
Early life and education
Matthew Broderick was born in Manhattan, United States, on March 21, 1962. His mother, Patricia Broderick, worked as a playwright, actress, and painter. His father, James Broderick, was an actor and a veteran of World War II. He grew up alongside three sisters named Janet Broderick Kraft, Martha Broderick, and Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick.
For his education, Matthew attended the City and Country School in Manhattan. He also studied at the private Walden School in Manhattan and received acting training at HB Studio.
Career highlights
Matthew gained early film fame by starring in the 1983 science fiction film WarGames. He then played the title role in the comedy classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off in 1986. During the 1990s, he provided the voice of adult Simba in the Disney animated movie The Lion King. He also appeared in dark comedies like The Cable Guy and Election.
On stage, Matthew won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Brighton Beach Memoirs. He later won a second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. He starred as Leo Bloom in the stage and film versions of The Producers alongside Nathan Lane.
Television and recent work
On television, Matthew has made guest appearances on shows such as 30 Rock, Modern Family, and Only Murders in the Building. His role in the latter earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also played Richard Sackler in the Netflix miniseries Painkiller.
In recent years, Matthew returned to Broadway in a revival of Plaza Suite alongside his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker. He also appeared in the comedy film No Hard Feelings.
Family and relationships
Matthew married actress Sarah Jessica Parker on May 19, 1997. The wedding ceremony took place in an Episcopal setting and was officiated by his sister, Reverend Janet Broderick Kraft.
Together, Matthew and Sarah have three children. Their children are a son named James Wilkie Broderick and twin daughters named Tabitha Hodge Broderick.
Birthday and age
Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962, which makes Matthew 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Matthew shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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