Award-winning American film and stage actor Matthew Broderick (b. New York City, March 21, 1962) is best known for his roles as the title character in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Nick in Godzilla and David Lightman in WarGames.

What is Matthew Broderick's most famous role?

A longtime star of both the stage and screen, Matthew Broderick remained most iconic for his title role as a charismatic high schooler in the classic comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986).

What has Matthew Broderick done?

How did Matthew Broderick get into acting?

Matthew initially took up acting at New York's upper-crust Walden School after being sidelined from his athletic pursuits (football and soccer) by a knee injury. His father got him his stage debut at age 17 in a workshop production of the play "On Valentine's Day".

Was Matthew Broderick's father an actor?

Broderick was born in New York City, the son of Patricia, a playwright, actress, and painter; and James Joseph Broderick, an actor. Broderick's mother was Jewish, and his father a Catholic of Irish descent.

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Is Matthew Broderick a doctor?

Broderick is a Penn Medicine physician.

Does Matthew Broderick still make movies?

Matthew Broderick has played a wide range of roles, from summer blockbusters and indie films to teen movies, action, comedy and voice-over work (adult Simba in The Lion King). He is also a highly acclaimed Broadway star who continues to work in film, recently co-starring in No Hard Feelings with Jennifer Lawrence.

What is the new Matthew Broderick play?

Matthew Broderick returns to the West End following his acclaimed performance in The Starry Messenger in 2019, while Sarah Jessica Parker makes her highly anticipated West End debut with Plaza Suite.

Does Matthew Broderick sing in The Lion King?

Although Broderick recorded his character's songs twice, the studio opted not to use his vocals in the final film, which the actor attributed to Disney being interested in a poppier sound than he was capable of delivering.

Did Matthew Broderick date his sister?

On-screen siblings Matthew Broderick and Jennifer Grey publicly dated in real life after filming. Grey said they had a secret romance on set that they hid from the cast and crew.

How did SJP meet Matthew Broderick?

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick bonded over a shared love of musical theater in the '90s and are keeping the music alive. In November 1991, shortly after Parker split from Robert Downey Jr., the couple met through the world of Broadway — and two of her brothers.

Why is Glory rated R?

Inspirational and moving Civil War movie but VERY bloody

There is quite a bit of swearing. The "f" word was used once, and the "n" word was used several times against black soldiers.

How old was Matthew Broderick when he made the movie WarGames?

It's a deceptively simple story: High schooler David Lightman (played by 21-year-old Matthew Broderick) is a digitally proficient goofball who wants to play an unreleased computer game — and impress a pretty girl (Ally Sheedy).

How old was everyone in Breakfast Club?

The Breakfast Club, 1985

Judd Nelson, who played the rebellious John, was 25. Ally Sheedy (Allison) and Emilio Estevez (Andrew) were both 23. At just 17, Molly Ringwald (Claire), and Anthony Michael Hall (Brian) were the youngest members of the central cast.

Is Sarah Jessica Parker still married to Matthew Broderick?

Parker and Broderick's shared love of theater first brought them together in 1991 and they tied the knot in 1997, a year before Parker's iconic HBO series premiered. The long-lasting couple have been married for almost 30 years and share three kids: James Wilkie, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell.

How old was SJP when she had kids?

Sarah Jessica Parker was 44 when she welcomed twins via surrogate in 2009. Parker, now 58, gave birth to her first child, her son James, in 2002. Seven years later, a 44-year-old Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, announced the birth of their twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha.

Is Matthew Broderick religion?

Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American actor. He was born and raised in New York City. He is partly of Jewish descent (his mother was Jewish), and considers himself Jewish.

Did Sarah Jessica Parker have twins?

The couple welcomed twins Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell via surrogate on June 22, 2009. Parker has also shared a few brief family moments with Marion and Tabitha, often themed around birthdays and school days.

Who sang Simba's voice?

Jason Weaver performed the singing voice of young Simba in the original animated version of "The Lion King." In an interview with VladTV, Weaver said he was originally offered $2 million up front for his part in the film as a teen.

How did Scar get his scar?

One day, on a solo patrol, Askari encountered a mysterious lion, who suggested that Askari should be the King of the Pride Lands instead of Mufasa; a thought that intrigued Askari. However, the lion led him to a trap where a cobra bit his left eye, giving him his infamous scar as well as poisoning Askari's mind.