Matthew Broderick Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006
• Received the 2005 Hollywood Film Award for Supporting Actor of the Year for his work in "The Producers․"
• Studied acting in the drama program at the Walden School in Manhattan
• Quote: "(On gaining sudden stardom) "All these things have to line up that are out of your control․""
• Quote: "I acquired fame by playing the coolest kid who ever lived․ Now, the only roles I can seem to get are bleak, insecure men․ I do find almost every character I play quite interesting, though․"
• Got his big break when he was cast in the play "On Valentine's Day" while training in a HB Studio workshop
• Widely recognized for portraying characters who display boyish charm
• Had dinner with his mother every Sunday night from 1981 to 2003 until her death
• Was the original choice to portray Alex P․ Keaton on "Family Ties․"
• In 1983, he became the youngest winner of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play