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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Matthew McConaughey began his acting career in 1991, appearing in television commercials while attending [[University of Texas at Austin College of Communication|College of Communication]] at [[University of Texas at Austin|The University of Texas at Austin]], where he joined [[Delta Tau Delta|Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity]], before being cast in Richard Linklater's film ''[[Dazed and Confused (film)|Dazed and Confused]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} After appearing in some smaller roles in ''[[Angels in the Outfield (1994 film)|Angels in the Outfield,]]'' ''[[Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[Boys on the Side]]'', and the television series ''[[Unsolved Mysteries]]'', McConaughey's big break came as the lawyer "Jake Brigance" in the 1996 film ''[[A Time to Kill (film)|A Time to Kill]]'', based on the [[John Grisham]] [[novel]] [[A Time to Kill|of the same name]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
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McConaughey was cast in leading roles in many more movies: ''[[Contact (film)|Contact]]'', ''[[Amistad (1997 film)|Amistad]]'', ''[[The Newton Boys]]'', ''[[Edtv]]'', and ''[[U-571 (film)|U-571]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} By the early 2000s, he was frequently cast in [[romantic comedy|romantic comedies]], including ''[[The Wedding Planner]]'' and ''[[How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days]]'', both of which were successful at the box office. During this period, he appeared as a firefighter in the low-budget film ''Tiptoes'', opposite [[Rene Russo]], in ''[[Two For The Money]]'' as a protege to [[Al Pacino]]'s gambling mogul, and in ''[[Frailty]]'', cast against type as a [[serial killer]], opposite [[Bill Paxton]]. |
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McConaughey starred in the feature film ''[[Sahara (2005 film)|Sahara]]'', along with [[Steve Zahn]] and [[Penélope Cruz]]. Prior to the release of the movie, he promoted it by repeating some trips he took in the late 1990s, including sailing down the [[Amazon River]] and trekking to [[Mali]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} That same year, McConaughey was named [[People (magazine)|''People'']] magazine's “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2005.<ref>People magazine: [http://www.people.com/people/package/custom/0,,1113899,00.html "2005 Sexiest Man of the Year"] Retrieved May 19, 2008.</ref> |
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Delta|Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity]], before being cast in Richard Linklater's film ''[[Dazed and Confused (film)|Dazed and Confused]]''.{{to Kill (film)|A Time to Kill]]'', based on the [[John Grisham]] [[novel]] [[A Time to Kill|of the same name]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
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In 2006, he co-starred with [[Sarah Jessica Parker]] in the romantic comedy ''[[Failure to Launch]]'', which was reasonably successful at the box office. McConaughey also provided voice work for an ad campaign of the [[Peace Corps]] in late 2006. Matthew's production company, j.k. livin, is currently in development on projects with [[Warner Bros.]], [[Universal Studios|Universal]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Imagine Entertainment]]. McConaughey starred in the football drama ''[[We Are Marshall]]''. He also appeared in [[Ben Stiller]]'s ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'', replacing [[Owen Wilson]] for the role.<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20057720,00.html Matthew McConaughey to Replace Owen Wilson in Film]</ref> |
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McConaughey was cast in leading roles in many more movies: ''[[Contact (film)|Contact]]'', ''[[Amistad (1997 film)|Amistad]]'', ''[[The Newton Boys]]'', ''[[Edtv]]'', and ''[[U-571 (film)|U-571]]''.{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} By the early 2000s, he was frequently cast in [[romantic comedy|i enjoy cooking squirrels |
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currently in development on projects with [[Warner Bros.]], [[Universal Studios|Universal]], [[Paramount Pictures]] and [[Imagine Entertainment]]. McConaughey starred in the football drama ''[[We Are Marshall]]''. He also appeared in [[Ben Stiller]]'s ''[[Tropic Thunder]]'', replacing [[Owen Wilson]] for the role.<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20057720,00.html Matthew McConaughey to Replace Owen Wilson in Film]</ref> |
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On January 21, 2008, McConaughey became the new spokesman for the national radio campaign, [[National Cattlemen's Beef Association|"Beef: It's What's For Dinner"]], replacing actor [[Sam Elliot]].<ref>{{cite press release |
On January 21, 2008, McConaughey became the new spokesman for the national radio campaign, [[National Cattlemen's Beef Association|"Beef: It's What's For Dinner"]], replacing actor [[Sam Elliot]].<ref>{{cite press release |
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He has been cast to star as [[Thomas Magnum]] in the 2011 movie ''[[Magnum P.I.#Film adaptation|Magnum, P.I.]]''<ref>BitsofNews.com: [http://www.bitsofnews.com/content/view/4611/2/ "McConaughey is ''Magnum P.I.''"]. Retrieved March 25, 2007.</ref> |
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Matthew McConaughey has just signed on to replace Patrick Dempsey in the upcoming movie "Blood, Sweat and Tears." The film is a rags-to-riches story about an all-girl band that becomes one of the biggest music acts in the world. It is scheduled to begin filming in Chicago and Miami in early 2010. |
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==Personal life== |
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[[File:Matthew McConaughey.jpg|thumb|right|McConaughey approaching the finish line in a triathlon, September 2008]] |
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McConaughey lived at The Castilian Residential Hall while attending The University of Texas at Austin. He became a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity while at the University of Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.studenthousingplanet.com/2009/03/the-castilian-dorm-serving-the-university-of-texas-receives-upgrades-prcom.html |title=The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades (PR.com) |publisher=Student Housing Planet |date=2009-03-26 |accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref> McConaughey is an avid fan of the [[Texas Longhorns]] and the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/richard_deitsch/09/29/qa.mcconaughey/index.html|title=Q&A: Matthew McConaughey|date=September 29, 2005|accessdate=May 5, 2009}}</ref> |
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On October 26, 1999, McConaughey was arrested in [[Austin]], Texas, for resisting arrest following a disturbance in the early hours of the morning and for possession of [[marijuana]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/486051.stm |title=Entertainment | Actor McConaughey arrested |publisher=BBC News |date=1999-10-26 |accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref> He had been found to be playing music very loudly and [[bongo drums|bongos]] while naked in his own home.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bakker |first=Tiffany |url=http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25346513-5006011,00.html |title=McConaughey's reel life | The Daily Telegraph |publisher=News.com.au |date=2009-04-19 |accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref> McConaughey denied the drug charges (which were subsequently dropped),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/matthew-mcconaughey-headbutting-stars-and-naked-bongos-639678.html |title=Matthew McConaughey: Headbutting stars and naked bongos - Features, Films |publisher=The Independent |date=2002-08-11 |accessdate=2009-10-16}}</ref> but was charged with disturbing the peace. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $50. McConaughey has made light of this offense and has discussed the incident in length, including playing the bongos at [[MTV|MTV's]] [[TRL]] while promoting ''Sahara''. |
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McConaughey's personal life is the subject of media attention. He has dated actresses [[Sandra Bullock]], [[Ashley Judd]]-with whom he had an onset affair during "A Time To Kill", [[Penelope Cruz]], [[Salli Richardson]] and a brief relationship with [[Janet Jackson]].{{Citation needed|date=March 2009}} |
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McConaughey's personal motto is "Just Keep Livin". His foundation is called j.k. livin foundation (all lower-case), which "is dedicated to helping teenage kids lead active lives and make healthy choices to become great men and women."[http://www.matthewmcconaughey.com/] |
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McConaughey rescued various pets, including cats, dogs and hamsters that were stranded after the flooding of New Orleans from [[Hurricane Katrina]].<ref>Toronto Fashion Monitor: [http://toronto.fashion-monitor.com/news.php/toronto_celebrities/2005091203Matthew_McConaughey "Matthew McConaughey Saves the Pets."]. Retrieved March 25, 2007.</ref> In 2006, in [[Sherman Oaks, California]], he rescued a cat from two youths who had doused the animal in hairspray and were attempting to set it on fire.<ref>''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'': [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/category?blogid=7&cat=315 "McConaughey in Cat Rescue."]. Retrieved March 25, 2007.</ref> |
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Matthew has been with Brazilian model Camila Alves since 2007 and they have one son together Levi (born July 7, 2008). On June 22, 2009 the couple announced they were expecting their second child. |
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==Filmography== |
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| [[1993 in film|1993]] || ''[[My Boyfriend's Back (film)|My Boyfriend's Back]]'' || Teenage Moviegoer || $3,335,984 |
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| [[1993 in film|1993]] || ''[[Dazed and Confused (film)|Dazed and Confused]]'' || David Wooderson || $7,993,039 |
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| [[1994 in film|1994]] || ''[[Angels in the Outfield (1994 film)|Angels in the Outfield]]'' || Ben Williams || $50,236,831 |
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|rowspan="2"| [[1995 in film|1995]] || ''[[Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation]]'' || Vilmer || $600,000 (estimated) |
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| ''[[Boys on the Side]]'' || Officer Abe Lincoln || $23,450,000 |
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|rowspan="5"| [[1996 in film|1996]] || ''[[A Time to Kill (film)|A Time to Kill]]'' || Jake Tyler Brigance || $108,706,165 |
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| ''[[Lone Star (1996 film)|Lone Star]]'' || Buddy Deeds || $13,269,963 |
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| ''[[Glory Daze]]'' || Rental Truck Guy|| |
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| ''[[Larger Than Life (film)|Larger Than Life]]'' || Tip Tucker|| $8,289,972 |
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| ''Scorpion Spring'' || El Rojo|| |
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|rowspan="2"| [[1997 in film|1997]] || ''[[Amistad (1997 film)|Amistad]]'' || Baldwin || $44,175,394 |
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| ''[[Contact (film)|Contact]]'' || Palmer Joss || $100,853,835 |
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| [[1998 in film|1998]] || ''[[The Newton Boys]]'' || Willis Newton || $10,297,897 |
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| [[1999 in film|1999]] || ''[[EDtv]]'' || Ed 'Eddie' Pekurny || $22,362,500 |
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| [[2000 in film|2000]] || ''[[U-571 (film)|U-571]]'' || Lt. Andrew Tyler, Executive Officer || $77,086,030 |
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| [[2001 in film|2001]] || ''[[The Wedding Planner]]'' || Steve "Eddie" Edison || $60,400,856 |
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|rowspan="3"| [[2002 in film|2002]] || ''[[Reign of Fire (film)|Reign of Fire]]'' || Denton Van Zan || $43,061,982 |
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| ''[[Thirteen Conversations About One Thing]]'' || Troy || $3,287,435 |
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| ''[[Frailty]]'' || Adam Meiks || $13,103,828 |
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| [[2003 in film|2003]] || ''[[Tiptoes]]'' ||Steven Bedalia || |
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| [[2003]] || ''[[How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days]]'' || Benjamin Barry || $177,085,826 |
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| [[2004 in film|2004]] || ''[[Paparazzi (film)|Paparazzi]]''|| Himself || $15,712,072 |
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|rowspan="2"| [[2005 in film|2005]] || ''[[Two for the Money (film)|Two for the Money]]'' || Brandon Lang || $22,862,049 |
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| ''[[Sahara (2005 film)|Sahara]]'' || [[Dirk Pitt]] || $68,642,452 |
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|rowspan="2"| [[2006 in film|2006]] || ''[[We Are Marshall]]'' || [[Jack Lengyel]] || $43,532,294 |
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| ''[[Failure to Launch]]'' || Tripp || $88,658,172 |
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|rowspan="3"| [[2008 in film|2008]] || ''[[Fool's Gold (2008 film)|Fool's Gold]]'' || Ben 'Finn' Finnegan || $70,224,196 |
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|''[[Tropic Thunder]]'' || Rick Peck || $110,515,313 |
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| ''[[Surfer, Dude]]'' || Steve Addington || $69,497 |
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| [[2009 in film|2009]] || ''[[Ghosts of Girlfriends Past]]'' || Connor Mead|| $97,862,417 |
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| [[2010 in film|2010]] || ''[[Pumas (film)|Pumas]]'' || Jack Pearce || Filming |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.matthewmcconaughey.com/ Matthew McConaughey Official Site] |
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*[http://www.cmt.com/videos/trisha-yearwood/71212/walkaway-joe.jhtml "Walkaway Joe" video] Trisha Yearwood, CMT |
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* Matthew McConaughey's Guest DJ Set on KCRW [http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/gd/gd080910matthew_mcconaughey KCRW Guest DJ Set] |
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*[http://www.bullz-eye.com/movies/interviews/2008/matthew_mcconaughey.htm 2008 interview with Bullz-Eye.com] |
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Revision as of 16:50, 4 December 2009
Matthew McConaughey | |
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| Born | Matthew David McConaughey |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Partner | Camila Alves (2007–present) |
Matthew David McConaughey (Template:Pron-en;[1] born November 4, 1969) is an American actor. After a series of minor roles in the early 1990s (including his breakout role in Dazed and Confused, director Richard Linklater's second feature film), he appeared in films such as A Time to Kill, Contact, U-571, Sahara, and We Are Marshall. He also played the leading man in several romantic comedies, including The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Failure to Launch, Fool's Gold and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Early life
McConaughey, the youngest of three boys, was born in Uvalde, Texas, the son of Mary Kathleen "Kay" (née McCabe), a substitute teacher, and James Donald McConaughey, a gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business and once played football for the Green Bay Packers.[2] McConaughey has Irish ancestry[3] and had what he describes as a strict Baptist upbringing.[4] McConaughey's mother and late father divorced and re-married each other several times.[5]
McConaughey moved to Longview, Texas—located east of Dallas. He lived for a year in Warnervale, New South Wales, Australia as a Rotary exchange student.[6]
Career
Matthew McConaughey sucks so bad his mom cries at night while he wets himself
Delta|Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity]], before being cast in Richard Linklater's film Dazed and Confused.{{to Kill (film)|A Time to Kill]], based on the John Grisham novel of the same name.[citation needed]
McConaughey was cast in leading roles in many more movies: Contact, Amistad, The Newton Boys, Edtv, and U-571.[citation needed] By the early 2000s, he was frequently cast in [[romantic comedy|i enjoy cooking squirrels
currently in development on projects with Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount Pictures and Imagine Entertainment. McConaughey starred in the football drama We Are Marshall. He also appeared in Ben Stiller's Tropic Thunder, replacing Owen Wilson for the role.[7]
On January 21, 2008, McConaughey became the new spokesman for the national radio campaign, "Beef: It's What's For Dinner", replacing actor Sam Elliot.[8]<ref> {{cite web
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- ^ "Matthew McConaughey Biography (1969-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ "Metro.co.uk". 60 Second interview: Matthew McConaughey. Retrieved 2006-05-07.
- ^ "Find Articles". Matthew's interview - Matthew McConaughey - Interview. Retrieved 2006-04-15.
- ^ "ABC7news.com". Barbara Walters' Oscar Special. Retrieved 2006-04-15.
- ^ "ONE news". McConaughey credits Australian town. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
- ^ Matthew McConaughey to Replace Owen Wilson in Film
- ^ ""Beef. It's What's For Dinner" Advertising Campaign Invites Consumers to Discover the Power of Protein" (Press release). National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. 2008-01-07. Retrieved 2008-07-02.