Matthew McConaughey's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future career in acting.
Birth
November 4, 1969
Matthew David McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas, to an oil pipeline supplier and a teacher.
High School and University
Late 1980s
McConaughey attended high school and later enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, initially intending to study law but eventually switching to film production.
Graduation
1993
McConaughey graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film production from the University of Texas at Austin.
