Actor Matthew McConaughey celebrates on the field after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the 91st Rose Bowl Game at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2005, in Pasadena, California. Texas defeated Michigan 38-37.
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2009
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Actor Matthew McConaughey celebrates after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on January 5, 2009 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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2011
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Actor Matthew McConaughey attends 'Der Mandant' (The Lincoln Lawyer) - Berlin photocall at Hotel de Rome on April 6, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.
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2014
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Matthew McConaughey visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on November 6, 2014, in New York City.
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2014
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Actor Matthew McConaughey and his family Camila Alves, Levi McConaughey, Livingston McConaughey, and Vida McConaughey attend The Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony for Matthew McConaughey on November 17, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
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2014
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Actor Matthew McConaughey attends the 86th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 10, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California.
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2014
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Actor Matthew McConaughey, winner of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role poses in the press room during the Oscars at Loews Hollywood Hotel on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
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2014
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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves kiss backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
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2015
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McConaughey at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
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2016
Los Angeles, California, USA
Actor Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend as The Weinstein Company celebrate the cast and filmmakers of "Sing Street," "Lion," "The Founder" and "Gold" at the private residence of Jonas Tahlin, CEO Absolut Elyx on November 12, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
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2016
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Matthew McConaughey Visits "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on December 20, 2016, in New York City.
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2017
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Actors Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attends The World Premiere of "Gold" hosted by TWC - Dimension with Popular Mechanics, The Palm Court & Wild Turkey Bourbon at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on January 17, 2017, in New York City.
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2017
New York City, USA
Idris Elba (L) and Matthew McConaughey attend "The Dark Tower" photocall at the Whitby Hotel on July 30, 2017, in New York City.
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2017
New York City, USA
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey attend "The Dark Tower" New York Premiere on July 31, 2017, in New York City.
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2017
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Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend Duran Duran Performing Live For SiriusXM At The Faena Theater In Miami Beach During Art Basel on December 9, 2017, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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2017
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In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, actor Matthew McConaughey visit the Magic Kingdom Park on December 18, 2017, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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2018
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Camila Alves (L) and Matthew McConaughey attend 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018, in Hollywood, California.
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2018
Hollywood, California, USA
Matthew McConaughey attends 90th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 4, 2018, in Hollywood, California.
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2018
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends the CinemaCon 2018 Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 23, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2018
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Actor Matthew McConaughey speaks onstage during the CinemaCon 2018 Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 23, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2018
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Matthew McConaughey is seen at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on May 21, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.
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2018
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Matthew McConaughey of "White Boy Rick" attends The IMDb Studio presented By Land Rover At The 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 7, 2018, in Toronto, Canada.
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2018
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Matthew McConaughey attends the "White Boy Rick" premiere during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 7, 2018, in Toronto, Canada.
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2018
Matthew McConaughey on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
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2018
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Actor and Texas fan Matthew McConaughey stands on the sideline during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 15, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
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2018
New York City, New York, USA
Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey attend the 2018 Samsung Charity Gala at The Manhattan Center on September 27, 2018, in New York City.
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2018
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Matthew McConaughey attends the 2018 Samsung Charity Gala at The Manhattan Center on September 27, 2018, in New York City.
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2018
London, England
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends a special screening of "White Boy Rick" at Picturehouse Central on November 27, 2018, in London, England.
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2019
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Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Detective' Season 3 at Directors Guild Of America on January 10, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
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2019
Los Angeles, California, USA
Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Detective' Season 3 at Directors Guild Of America on January 10, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
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2019
Austin, Texas, USA
Livingston Alves McConaughey, Camila Alves, Levi Alves McConaughey, honoree Matthew McConaughey, Vida Alves McConaughey, and Kay McConaughey attend the Texas Medal Of Arts Awards at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on February 27, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
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2019
Hollywood, California, USA
Snoop Dogg and Matthew McConaughey attend the after party of Neon And Vice Studio's "The Beach Bum" at ArcLight Hollywood on March 28, 2019 in Hollywood, California.
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Actor Matthew McConaughey at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Actor Matthew McConaughey celebrates on the field after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the 91st Rose Bowl Game at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2005, in Pasadena, California. Texas defeated Michigan 38-37.
Actor Matthew McConaughey celebrates after the Texas Longhorns defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game on January 5, 2009 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Lanewood Ave &, N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Actor Matthew McConaughey and his family Camila Alves, Levi McConaughey, Livingston McConaughey, and Vida McConaughey attend The Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony for Matthew McConaughey on November 17, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends the 86th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 10, 2014, in Beverly Hills, California.
Actor Matthew McConaughey, winner of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role poses in the press room during the Oscars at Loews Hollywood Hotel on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
Actor Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend as The Weinstein Company celebrate the cast and filmmakers of "Sing Street," "Lion," "The Founder" and "Gold" at the private residence of Jonas Tahlin, CEO Absolut Elyx on November 12, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attends The World Premiere of "Gold" hosted by TWC - Dimension with Popular Mechanics, The Palm Court & Wild Turkey Bourbon at AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 theater on January 17, 2017, in New York City.
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend Duran Duran Performing Live For SiriusXM At The Faena Theater In Miami Beach During Art Basel on December 9, 2017, in Miami Beach, Florida.
In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, actor Matthew McConaughey visit the Magic Kingdom Park on December 18, 2017, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends the CinemaCon 2018 Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 23, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Actor Matthew McConaughey speaks onstage during the CinemaCon 2018 Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 23, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Matthew McConaughey of "White Boy Rick" attends The IMDb Studio presented By Land Rover At The 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Bisha Hotel & Residences on September 7, 2018, in Toronto, Canada.
Matthew McConaughey attends the "White Boy Rick" premiere during the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on September 7, 2018, in Toronto, Canada.
Actor and Texas fan Matthew McConaughey stands on the sideline during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 15, 2018, in Austin, Texas.
Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Detective' Season 3 at Directors Guild Of America on January 10, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
Matthew McConaughey attends the premiere of HBO's 'True Detective' Season 3 at Directors Guild Of America on January 10, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.
Livingston Alves McConaughey, Camila Alves, Levi Alves McConaughey, honoree Matthew McConaughey, Vida Alves McConaughey, and Kay McConaughey attend the Texas Medal Of Arts Awards at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on February 27, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
Snoop Dogg and Matthew McConaughey attend the after party of Neon And Vice Studio's "The Beach Bum" at ArcLight Hollywood on March 28, 2019 in Hollywood, California.
Matthew McConaughey is an American actor known for roles in films like Dazed and Confused and Dallas Buyers Club, for which he won the Academy Award for best actor, and the TV series True Detective.
Background
Matthew McConaughey was born on 4 November in 1969 in Uvalde, Texas, United States His mother, Mary Kathleen (McCabe), is a substitute school teacher originally from New Jersey. His father, James Donald McConaughey, was a Mississippi-born gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business. He is of Scottish, Irish, English, German, and Swedish descent.
Education
McConaughey moved to Longview, Texas in 1980 where he attended Longview High School. He lived for a year in Warnervale, New South Wales, Australia, as a Rotary exchange student in 1988.
He was an athlete at a young age, playing golf and tennis at Longview High School, and his classmates named him the school's "Most Handsome Student."
McConaughey attended the University of Texas at Austin College of Communication, where he joined Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He began in the fall of 1989 and graduated spring of 1993 with a Bachelor's degree in Radio-Television-Film.
Matthew was one step away from becoming a lawyer but immediately felt something was missing. After reading Og Mandino's book which emphasized on "do it now", without further hesitation he quickly turned to film directing.
After graduating, McConaughey spent some time working in Australia and then returned to the States to attend the University of Texas at Austin. It was there that he met producer and casting director Don Phillips, who introduced him to director Linklater, and, after directing from UT in 1993 with a degree in film production, McConaughey was cast in Dazed and Confused. McConaughey's done dramatic roles, but he's best known for tackling comedies - in particular, romantic comedies.
McConaughey grew up Methodist, but appears to be a Catholic these days.
Matthew McConaughey was born in Uvalde, Texas and grew up there and in Longview, Texas.
McConaughey was raised Methodist. His parents took his name from the Bible and apparently were pretty serious about it. On why he never shortened his name to “Matt,” the actor said,
«[My mother] said: ‘Your name is Matthew, I named you after the Bible. It is not Matt, do not ever answer to Matt in your life.’ It was like ‘Yes mam’, so that’s one of the things when people go ‘Matt’, I say ‘Matthew, please’.»
But McConaughey was married in 2012 to a Brazilian woman in a Catholic ceremony, and it appears he and his family attend church. So chances are that he has a much stronger connection these days to the faith of his wife than to that of his childhood.
Politics
There is much speculation that McConaughey is a Republican.4 But the evidence for that ranges from absolutely none to sketchy at best.
One site seemed to think that because he called himself “a proud, patriotic American,” that meant he was conservative.
But then again, some people think he couldn’t possibly be a Republican because he’s a hippy who doesn’t like to bathe, or because he smokes pot and likes to play the bongos naked.
When it comes down to it, we just don’t know which side of the aisle McConaughey stands on, if he stands anywhere. He is thankful for his gay fans and is supportive of the gay community, but he hasn’t come out in support of gay marriage that I could find. He hasn’t talked about abortion, gun control, immigration reform, or health care–all divisive issues on the American political landscape. He was spotted jogging with George Clooney before the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina but we’re really stretching here.
Views
Quotations:
"We all like to be able to tell the future."
"Life is a series of commas, no periods."
Interests
His favorite actor is Paul Newman.
Sport & Clubs
Golf, Football, Bicycling, Surfing, Yoga.
Athletes
Washington Redskins.
Music & Bands
Brazilian music.
Connections
Matthew married to Camila Alves. They have two children: Levi Alves McConaughey and Vida Alves McConaughey.