Matthew McConaughey

About

Matthew McConaughey is a highly acclaimed American actor originally from Uvalde, Texas. Born on November 4, 1969, McConaughey's breakout role came in the form of the 1993 coming-of-age film, "Dazed and Confused." He further rose to fame with leading roles in high-grossing films such as "A Time to Kill," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and "The Wedding Planner." His more dramatic performances in "Dallas Buyers Club," for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor, and "Interstellar" solidified his reputation as a versatile performer. Along with being an actor, he's also a producer, and a professor at University of Texas, Austin. Off the screen, McConaughey is actively involved in various charitable activities and is known for his philanthropy.

Associated With

Matthew McConaughey, an esteemed actor in Hollywood, has had many associations with others in the film industry. He's worked with top directors such as Martin Scorsese in "The Wolf of Wall Street" and Christopher Nolan in the critically acclaimed film "Interstellar". Fellow actors he’s built strong working relationships with include Kate Hudson, with whom he starred in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," and Woody Harrelson, his co-actor in the popular series "True Detective." On a personal level, McConaughey is also known for his romantic relationships within the industry, most significantly with his now-wife Camila Alves, a Brazilian model and designer.

Career Highlights

• 1992: Matthew McConaughey made his feature film debut in "Dazed and Confused."
• 1996: McConaughey rose to fame with his role of a lawyer 'Jake Brigance' in "A Time to Kill."
• 1997: Named "Most Beautiful" by People Magazine.
• 2001: Matthew appeared in the action-comedy, “The Wedding Planner,” where he played a charming doctor.
• 2003: He got his first significant voice role in the animated film, "Kangaroo Jack."
• 2005: McConaughey played the leading role in the action-comedy "Sahara."
• 2006: Received the People's Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star for "Sahara."
• 2008: Played the lead role in the romantic comedy "Fool's Gold."
• 2011: Gave a powerful performance as Mick Haller in "The Lincoln Lawyer."
• 2013: Won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for "Mud."
• 2013: Formed a strong presence in television by starring in HBO’s "True Detective," which earned him widespread praise.
• 2014: Won the Academy Award for best actor, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his tremendous acting in "Dallas Buyers Club."
• 2018: He offered his voice for the animated film "White Fang."
• 2019: He starred in the comedy "The Beach Bum."
• 2020: Bagged the role of Buster Moon in the sequel to "Sing," "Sing 2."

Notable Awards

• Matthew McConaughey has won numerous awards for his work in film. His most notable awards include:
• Academy Award for Best Actor: McConaughey won the Best Actor Oscar in 2014 for his role as Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyers Club."
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama: He also won the Golden Globe for the same role in "Dallas Buyers Club" in 2014.
• Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor: This is another award he received for his work in "Dallas Buyers Club."
• Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead: McConaughey won this award for his role in "Dallas Buyers Club" as well.
• Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Matthew McConaughey received this award for his performance in "Dallas Buyers Club."
• Saturn Award for Best Actor: He won this award for his contribution to Sci-Fi film "Interstellar".
• In addition to these, McConaughey has been nominated for a number of other awards throughout his career.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Matthew McConaughey Movie/TV Show?

Matthew McConaughey has had a broad array of successful films and TV shows throughout his career, but his most popular and critically acclaimed might be "Dallas Buyers Club". Released in 2013, the film had McConaughey portraying Ron Woodroof, a man diagnosed with AIDS, a role for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. However, it's worth mentioning his role in HBO's "True Detective", as Detective Rust Cohle, which has also received high praise, intense viewership, and an Emmy nomination. Despite their different formats, both these roles share a complex character development central to McConaughey's reputation as a talented actor.

How Did Matthew McConaughey Get Famous?

Matthew McConaughey got his fame through his breakthrough role in the film “Dazed and Confused” in 1993 where he played David Wooderson. His laconic performance garnered attention and soon he was landing lead roles in big films. His pivotal moment came in 2000 when he was cast as the lead in a film adaptation of Michael Connelly’s book, “The Lincoln Lawyer”. The film’s success relaunched his career and he went on to star in critically acclaimed roles in films such as "Dallas Buyers Club", for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, "Interstellar", and the HBO drama "True Detective", earning him significant recognition in Hollywood.