Matthew McConaughey

Birthplace: Uvalde, Texas
Birthday: November 4, 1969

A true original, Texas-born and bred actor Matthew McConaughey stood out in Hollywood for his down-to earth optimism and his fun-loving lifestyle, embodied by his signature catch phrase “just keep livin’.” But McConaughey’s laid-back persona was deceiving, as he was one of the most focused and hard-working of the emerging young actors of the 1990s – in addition to possessing a naturally compelling screen presence. His southern “aw-shucks” charm was popular in romantic comedies, he brought a real-life passion for risk and physical…more

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Actor

The Barbara Walters Special
The 47th Annual Grammy Awards
Keith Barry: Extraordinary
Conde Nast Traveler All-Star Special
Celebrity Debut
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Career Milestones

2008
Re-teamed with Kate Hudson to star in Fool s Gold
2006
Played a thirtysomething slacker, who still lives with his parents in the romantic comedy, Failure to Launch
2006
Starred in We Are Marshall as head coach Jack Lengyel who helped resurrect the Marshall University football squad after a 1970 plane crash that killed most of the players and coaches
2005
Starred with Steve Zahn and Penélope Cruz in Sahara
2003
Co-starred with Kate Hudson in the romantic comedy How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days