Matthew McConaughey
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Uvalde, Texas, USA
Biography:
Matthew David McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969, in Texas. He is an American actor who made his mark in Hollywood with his natural charm and talent. His first notable role came in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993), which paved the way for a series of supporting roles in films such as Angels in the Outfield (1994) and Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994).
However, his breakthrough performance as a leading man was in the legal drama A Time to Kill (1996), which demonstrated McConaughey's potential to become a leading man in Hollywood. His subsequent performances in science fiction, historical dramas, and psychological thrillers further established him as a versatile actor.
During the 2000s, McConaughey starred in several romantic comedies like 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). These films made him a heartthrob and cemented his status as one of Hollywood's leading men.
However, after a two-year hiatus from film acting, McConaughey decided to take on more challenging roles in the late 2000s and early 2010s. He appeared in films like The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Bernie (2011), Magic Mike (2012), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). His portrayal of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS-afflicted cowboy in the biopic Dallas Buyers Club (2013), earned him critical acclaim and several awards, including the prestigious Academy Award for Best Actor.
In 2014, McConaughey's role as Rust Cohle in the first season of HBO's crime anthology series True Detective garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Since then, he has starred in a variety of films with diverse storylines and genres, showcasing his range as an actor and continuing to leave his mark on Hollywood.
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