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Matthew McConaughey - American actor

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Matthew David McConaughey is an American actor known for his versatility and range in various film genres. Born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey has established himself as a leading man in Hollywood, transitioning from romantic comedies to critically acclaimed dramatic roles. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones.
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Birth
November 4, 1969
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).

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