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Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick is an American actor known for work on stage, film, and television.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Matthew Broderick is an American actor best known for his role in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and his stage work in 'The Producers'. He has won two Tony Awards and has been married to Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997.

Early life and career

Matthew Broderick was born in New York City in 1962 and began his acting career in the early 1980s. He became known for both stage roles and screen performances.

Film and television roles

Broderick is known for 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and for appearing in films including 'WarGames,' 'The Lion King' (voice role), 'Godzilla,' and 'Inspector Gadget.' He has also worked in television and voice acting.

Theatre work and personal life

He has had a substantial stage career and is associated with productions such as 'The Producers.' His theatre work has contributed to his two Tony Awards. He married actress Sarah Jessica Parker in 1997, and they have three children.

In short

  • Born March 21, 1962, in New York City.
  • Starred as Ferris Bueller in the 1986 film.
  • Won two Tony Awards for stage work.
  • Married to Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997.
Canadian angle

Broderick is widely known to Canadian audiences through film, television, and stage work, including long-running North American popular-culture recognition for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and Broadway productions.

Quick questions

How old is Matthew Broderick?
He was born on March 21, 1962, which makes him 64 in 2026.
Who is Matthew Broderick married to?
He is married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker; they married in 1997.
What movies has Matthew Broderick been in?
He has appeared in films including 'WarGames,' 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off,' 'The Lion King' (voice), 'Godzilla,' 'Inspector Gadget,' 'Election,' and 'The Producers.'

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Broderick
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, years active, spouse, children, awards, Hollywood Walk of Fame note.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Matthew-Broderick
    Supports: Birth date/place, American actor identification, and best-known roles including Ferris Bueller.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000111/
    Supports: Birth date, spouse, children, age, and general career information.
  4. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4756-matthew-broderick?language=en-US
    Supports: Career overview, Ferris Bueller role, marriage to Sarah Jessica Parker, and children.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/matthew_broderick
    Supports: Filmography overview and identification with Ferris Bueller's Day Off.