Matthew Broderick
Matthew John Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor and singer. His roles include the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), the voice of the adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994), and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical The Producers and its 2005 film adaptation. Other films he had starring credits in include WarGames (1983), Glory (1989), The Freshman (1990), The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), Election (1999), Inspector Gadget (1999) and You Can Count on Me (2000). Broderick also directed himself in Infinity (1996) and provided voice work in Good Boy! (2003), Bee Movie (2007), and The Tale of Despereaux (2008).
| Full name at birth | Matthew Broderick
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| Claim to fame | WarGames (1983), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
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| Date of birth | 21 March 1962
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| Place of birth | Manhattan,New York City, New York, USA
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| Age | 61
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| Occupation | Film, Stage And Voice Actor.
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| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm)
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| Net worth | $45,000,000 USD
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| High school | Walden School, Manhattan, New York City, New York,United States (1980)
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- He and his "The Producers" co-star, Nathan Lane, were awarded a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 9, 2006.
- Has won two Tony Awards: in 1983, as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Brighton Beach Memoirs"; and, in 1995, as Best Actor (Musical) for a revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He was also nominated as Best Actor (Musical) in 2001 for "The Producers," the new Mel Brooks musical.
- Has two older sisters: Martha, a therapist and Janet, a minister.
- Broke his collarbone in a horse-riding accident in County Donegal, Ireland, August 2006. He ended up in Sligo Hospital, but was released a few hours later. His wife was with him at the hospital.
- Born on the same day as the current quarterback of the University of Nevada Wolf Pack Jeff Rowe.
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