Matthew Broderick

Birth Name:

Matthew Broderick

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006
Received the 2005 Hollywood Film Award for Supporting Actor of the Year for his work in "The Producers․"
Studied acting in the drama program at the Walden School in Manhattan
Quote: "I acquired fame by playing the coolest kid who ever lived․ Now, the only roles I can seem to get are bleak, insecure men․ I do find almost every character I play quite interesting, though․"
Quote: "(On gaining sudden stardom) "All these things have to line up that are out of your control․""
Got his big break when he was cast in the play "On Valentine's Day" while training in a HB Studio workshop
Widely recognized for portraying characters who display boyish charm
Had dinner with his mother every Sunday night from 1981 to 2003 until her death
In 1983, he became the youngest winner of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Was the original choice to portray Alex P․ Keaton on "Family Ties․"

1984Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1985ACE - Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special:Nominated
1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1997MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
2000Chlotrudis Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2004Felix - Best Actor:Nominated
2005Hollywood Film Award - Supporting Actor of the Year:Winner
2005Stinker Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
2005Stinker Award - Less Than Dynamic Duo:Nominated
2006Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actor:Nominated
2009Prism Award - Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
2013OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2017Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2018Audience Award - Narrative:Winner
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2024OFTA Film Hall of Fame - Character:Winner
2024OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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