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Matthew Broderick is a prolific American actor, born on March 21, 1962 in New York City. Notably, he is acclaimed for roles such as the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994), and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical The Producers and its 2005 film adaptation. Broderick's career extends to films like WarGames (1983), Glory (1989), The Freshman (1990), The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), Election (1999), Inspector Gadget (1999), You Can Count on Me (2000), and The Last Shot (2004). In 1996, he directed himself in Infinity and provided voice work for films like Good Boy! (2003) and Bee Movie (2007).
Recognition for his work has extended beyond films, as in addition to his film accolades, Broderick's Broadway career is particularly celebrated. He has secured two Tony Awards, one for Best Featured Actor in a Play for Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983), and one for Best Actor in a Musical for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1995). As of 2024, he remains the youngest winner of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Broderick was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 for his contributions to the film industry, and in 2017, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. His personal life also attracts attention, being married to acclaimed actress Sarah Jessica Parker, and together they have three children.
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Given Name: Matthew Broderick
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: March 21, 1962
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1981-present
Children: 3
Spouses: Sarah Jessica Parker
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Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actor)
Ferris Bueller's Day OffYou Can Count on Me
No Hard Feelings
The Tale of Despereaux
The Producers
Biloxi Blues
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
To Dust
The Lion King
Godzilla
Project X
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
The Stepford Wives
Glory
Election
Finding Amanda
Addicted to Love
Inspector Gadget
Ladyhawke
Wonder Park
WarGames
The Cable Guy
The Last Shot
Deck the Halls
The Freshman
Wonderful World
Diminished Capacity
The Night We Never Met
Family Business
Lazy Susan
Love Is Blind
Pride of The Lion King
New Year’s Eve
John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast
Inside Story: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Oh, Hello on Broadway
A Christmas Story Live!
Mike Nichols: An American Master
Broadway: The Next Generation
Recording the Producers: A Musical Romp with Mel Brooks
The Music Man
The Lion King 1½
Marie and Bruce
Who Is Ferris Bueller?
‘Master Harold’… and the Boys
Faerie Tale Theatre: Cinderella
On Valentine’s Day
Glory
Torch Song Trilogy
Cinderella
1918
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Denzel Washington: A Model American
Max Dugan Returns
Cinderella
Torch Song Trilogy
1918
Out on a Limb
The Thief and the Cobbler
Would You Kindly Direct Me to Hell?: The Infamous Dorothy Parker
The West
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride
A Life in the Theatre
The Making of the Lion King
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2023
No Hard Feelings
Laird Becker
Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2017
Oh, Hello on Broadway
Himself (uncredited)
A Christmas Story Live!
Ralphie as an Adult
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self
2011
Pride of The Lion King
Himself
New Year’s Eve
Mr. Buellerton (uncredited)
Inside Story: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Self
1994
The Lion King
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Would You Kindly Direct Me to Hell?: The Infamous Dorothy Parker
Self - Commentator
The Making of the Lion King
Self
1993
The Night We Never Met
The Thief and the Cobbler
Tack the Cobbler (voice)
A Life in the Theatre
John
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