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Matthew David McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, as the youngest of three brothers. He was later raised in Longview, Texas.
Early Acting Career
1991
McConaughey began his acting career by appearing in student films and commercials in Texas. He also directed short films, including 'Chicano Chariots' (1992).
Breakthrough Role
1993
McConaughey achieved his breakthrough with a supporting performance in the coming-of-age comedy 'Dazed and Confused' (1993). He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in film production the same year.
First Success as a Leading Man
1996
McConaughey's first success as a leading man came in the legal drama 'A Time to Kill' (1996), where he played a lawyer defending a black man accused of murder.
Romantic Comedies
2000s
In the 2000s, McConaughey became known for starring in romantic comedies, including 'The Wedding Planner' (2001), 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' (2003), 'Failure to Launch' (2006), 'Fool's Gold' (2008), and 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' (2009), establishing him as a sex symbol.
Career Shift to Dramatic Roles
2011
After a two-year hiatus from film acting, McConaughey began to appear in more dramatic roles, starting with the legal drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (2011). This marked a significant shift in his career towards more serious and critically acclaimed roles.
Academy Award for Best Actor
2013
McConaughey's portrayal of Ron Woodroof, a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS, in the biopic 'Dallas Buyers Club' (2013) earned him widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actor.
True Detective and Interstellar
2014
McConaughey starred as detective Rustin Cohle in the first season of HBO's crime anthology series 'True Detective' (2014) and played Cooper, a former NASA pilot, in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film 'Interstellar' (2014).
Voice Work and Continued Film Career
2016-2021
McConaughey continued his film career with roles in 'Free State of Jones' (2016), 'The Gentlemen' (2019), and voice work in 'Kubo and the Two Strings' (2016), 'Sing' (2016), and 'Sing 2' (2021).
Brief
Known For
Academy Award-winning actor known for starring in various genres including comedy, thrillers, and drama, particularly in films like 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Interstellar'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: November 4, 1969.
Born Place: Uvalde, Texas, United States of America.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, Producer, Voice Cast, Executive Producer.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Dallas Buyers Club', Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'True Detective'.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Matthew McConaughey Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Matthew McConaughey.
Matthew David McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, as the youngest of three brothers. He was later raised in Longview, Texas.
Early Acting Career
1991
McConaughey began his acting career by appearing in student films and commercials in Texas. He also directed short films, including 'Chicano Chariots' (1992).
Breakthrough Role
1993
McConaughey achieved his breakthrough with a supporting performance in the coming-of-age comedy 'Dazed and Confused' (1993). He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in film production the same year.
First Success as a Leading Man
1996
McConaughey's first success as a leading man came in the legal drama 'A Time to Kill' (1996), where he played a lawyer defending a black man accused of murder.
Romantic Comedies
2000s
In the 2000s, McConaughey became known for starring in romantic comedies, including 'The Wedding Planner' (2001), 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' (2003), 'Failure to Launch' (2006), 'Fool's Gold' (2008), and 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' (2009), establishing him as a sex symbol.
Career Shift to Dramatic Roles
2011
After a two-year hiatus from film acting, McConaughey began to appear in more dramatic roles, starting with the legal drama 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (2011). This marked a significant shift in his career towards more serious and critically acclaimed roles.
Academy Award for Best Actor
2013
McConaughey's portrayal of Ron Woodroof, a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS, in the biopic 'Dallas Buyers Club' (2013) earned him widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Actor.
True Detective and Interstellar
2014
McConaughey starred as detective Rustin Cohle in the first season of HBO's crime anthology series 'True Detective' (2014) and played Cooper, a former NASA pilot, in Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film 'Interstellar' (2014).
Voice Work and Continued Film Career
2016-2021
McConaughey continued his film career with roles in 'Free State of Jones' (2016), 'The Gentlemen' (2019), and voice work in 'Kubo and the Two Strings' (2016), 'Sing' (2016), and 'Sing 2' (2021).
Brief
Known For
Academy Award-winning actor known for starring in various genres including comedy, thrillers, and drama, particularly in films like 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Interstellar'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: November 4, 1969.
Born Place: Uvalde, Texas, United States of America.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, Producer, Voice Cast, Executive Producer.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Dallas Buyers Club', Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for 'True Detective'.
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