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Matthew McConaughey: Biography

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Birth Name: Matthew David McConaughey
Birth Place: Uvalde, TX
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/04/1969, Scorpio
Profession: Actor; producer; director; screenwriter

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Matthew McConaughey Fast Facts:

Didn't grow up watching movies; had seen only two films by the time he was 18.
Traveled to Australia after graduating high school and spent a year working odd jobs; kept Aussie accent for two years after returning to the U.S.
Originally studied law in college but switched to film after reading Og Mandino's The Greatest Salesman in the World.
A chance 1993 meeting at a bar with Dazed and Confused casting director Don Phillips led to him being cast in the movie.
Founded the production company j.k. livin. The name is adapted from his Dazed and Confused character's motto, "Just keep livin'."
Voted People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2005.
When not working, loves to travel to exotic places for extended visits.

Matthew McConaughey Relationships:
Pat McConaughey - Brother
Michael McConaughey - Brother
Jim McConaughey - Father
Kay McConaughey - Mother
Camila Alves - Fiancée
Levi Alves McConaughey - Son
Sandra Bullock - Ex-significant Other
Penélope Cruz - Ex-significant Other
Vida Alves McConaughey - Daughter
Matthew McConaughey Awards:
2006 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Male Action Star - Winner
College:
University of Texas, Austin, TX (BA, 1993)

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Camila Alves, Matthew McConaughey Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com

2011 Academy Awards, Camila Alves, Matthew McConaughey Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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red carpet recap, kate hudson, matthew mcconaughey Jon Furniss/WireImage.com

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Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaughey SGranitz/WireImage.com

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