Matthew McConaughey
Biography
Matthew David McConaughey is an American actor born on November 4, 1969, in Uvalde, Texas. He studied film at the University of Texas at Austin and broke out with Dazed and Confused (1993).
After years in romantic comedies, McConaughey reinvented his career in a period dubbed "The McConaissance," earning the Academy Award for Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club (2013). His portrayal of Rust Cohle in True Detective Season 1 (2014) is widely regarded as one of the greatest television performances ever, combining philosophical depth with haunting vulnerability.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
- Cooper in Interstellar (2014)
- Wooderson in Dazed and Confused (1993)
- Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill (1996)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Actor (Dallas Buyers Club)
- 🏆 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama (Dallas Buyers Club)
- 🏆 Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series (True Detective)
- 🏆 SAG Award for Outstanding Male Actor (Dallas Buyers Club)
Frequently Asked Questions
McConaughey is known for his Oscar-winning role in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, and his iconic portrayal of Rust Cohle in True Detective Season 1.
No, but he was nominated and won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series for the role.