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Matthew McConaughey Biography (One of the Most Versatile and Highest-Grossing Actors of Hollywood)

Birthday: November 4, 1969 (Scorpio)

Born In: Uvalde, Texas, United States

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Matthew McConaughey is one of the leading actors in Hollywood. He first tasted stardom with the critically successful film ‘Dazed and Confused.’ Born into a middle class family, this charming Texan, unlike his brothers, refused to join his father’s business. He had a mind of his own and chose to go to Australia as an exchange student. Upon his return, he went to the ‘University of Texas’ at ‘Austin College of Communication,’ graduating with a degree in film, television, and radio. He initially appeared in a few TV commercials and played minor roles in a couple of films, before getting a breakthrough in the Joel Schumacher thriller film, ‘A Time to Kill.’ His film career soon took a big leap and he received many acting offers. Some of his well-known films include, ‘Amistad,’ ‘EDtv,’ ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,’ ‘The Wedding Planner,’ ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,’ ‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ ‘Interstellar,’ and ‘Magic Mike.’ He is a passionate animal lover and the founder of ‘Just Keep Livin Foundation,’ which is dedicated to improve the lives of high school children.

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Birthday: November 4, 1969 (Scorpio)

Born In: Uvalde, Texas, United States

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Also Known As: Matthew David McConaughey

Age: 56 Years, 56 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Camila Alves (m. 2012)

father: James Donald McConaughey

mother: Mary Kathlene McCabe

children: Levi Alves McConaughey, Livingston Alves McConaughey, Vida Alves McConaughey

Born Country: United States

Actors American Men

Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Ancestry: Swedish American, German American, British American, Irish American

Notable Alumni: Moody College Of Communication

U.S. State: Texas

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education: University Of Texas At Austin, Moody College Of Communication

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  What movies has Matthew McConaughey starred in?

  Matthew McConaughey has starred in movies such as "Interstellar," "Dallas Buyers Club," "The Lincoln Lawyer," "Magic Mike," and "Mud."

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  Has Matthew McConaughey ever won an Oscar?

  Yes, Matthew McConaughey won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie "Dallas Buyers Club."

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  Is Matthew McConaughey a good singer?

  Matthew McConaughey is known to have a decent singing voice and has showcased his singing skills in movies like "Sing" and various talk show appearances.

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  Does Matthew McConaughey have any interesting hobbies?

  Matthew McConaughey is known to be an avid traveler and enjoys exploring different cultures and cuisines around the world in his free time.

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  Has Matthew McConaughey ever written a book?

  Yes, Matthew McConaughey released a memoir titled "Greenlights" in 2020, where he shares personal stories and insights from his life and career.

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American PeopleTexas ActorsUniversity Of Texas At AustinTall CelebritiesTall Male Celebrities Childhood & Early LifeMatthew David McConaughey was born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas, USA, to James Donald McConaughey, a gas-station owner and oil supplier, and Mary Kathleen, a kindergarten teacher.His family relocated to Longview, Texas, where he attended ‘Longview High School.’ In high school, he was voted ‘most handsome’ in the ‘Longview Lobo Yearbook.’In 1988, he moved to Warnervale, New South Wales, Australia for a year as part of an education exchange program. He was a Rotary exchange student. He later attended the ‘University of Texas’ at ‘Austin College of Communication.’In 1993, he graduated from the ‘University of Texas’ with a B.S. degree in radio-television-film. During his time at the university, he was a member of the ‘Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity.’Continue Reading Below