Matthew Broderick

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Matthew Broderick is an American actor, comedian, and singer best known for his starring roles in films such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "The Producers", and "War Games". He won a Tony Award for Best Actor for 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' on Broadway in 1983, and won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Modern Family' in 2014.

Matthew Broderick Timeline

1962

Matthew Broderick is Born

On March 21, 1962, Matthew Broderick was born in New York City, New York.

1980

Wins Obie Award for Brighton Beach Memoirs

Broderick wins an Obie Award for his performance in the off-Broadway play Brighton Beach Memoirs.

1986

Starring Role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Matthew stars as Ferris Bueller in the classic John Hughes film, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

1989

Marries Sarah Jessica Parker

Matthew marries actress Sarah Jessica Parker on May 19, 1989.

1995

Voice Acting in Toy Story

Provided the voice of Simba in Disney's animated movie Toy Story.

2002

Starts Broadway Musical The Producers

Assumes the lead role of Max Bialystock in the musical The Producers.

2006

Wins Emmy Award for Will & Grace

Wins an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in Will & Grace.

5 Interesting Facts about Matthew Broderick

1. Broadway Debut

Matthew Broderick made his Broadway debut at the age of 17, in the 1981 play "Brighton Beach Memoirs". He was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor.

2. First Film Role

Matthew Broderick's first film role was as the title character in the 1983 movie WarGames. He went on to star in several other popular films such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Glory.

3. Married Sarah Jessica Parker

Matthew Broderick married actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1997, and they have three children together.

4. Voiced Adult Simba

Matthew Broderick voiced the adult version of Simba in Disney's 1994 animated classic The Lion King.

5. Won Tony Award

Matthew Broderick won a Tony Award in 1995 for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

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When is Matthew Broderick birthday?

Matthew Broderick, an American actor, is 61 years old and was born on March 21, 1962. He is best known for his iconic roles in the iconic 80s movies "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "WarGames." He has also starred in plays such as "The Producers" on Broadway.