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Matthew Modine

Birth Name:
Matthew Avery Modine
Birth Place:
Loma Linda, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack
Matthew Modine

Fast Facts

  • Recieved a Star of Excellence on the Walk of Fame at the 2011 Oldenburg Film Festival
  • Helped found the Bicycle For A Day global initiative in an effort to promote a reduction in the use of fossil fuels
  • In 2012, he won an Award of Merit at the Accolade Global Film Competition for his work on "Jesus Was a Commie․"
  • Studied acting at Stella Adler's Conservatory of Acting
  • The son of a drive-in movie theater owner, he became interested in acting at a young age
  • Often takes on the role of characters who are involved in gun battles
  • Was the original choice to portray the lead role in "Top Gun," but turned the part down

Awards

  • 1983Best ActorWinner
  • 1993Special Volpi CupWinner
  • 1994Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
  • 1994Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 1994Special AwardWinner
  • 1994Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
  • 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
  • 2015Staff Favorite - Work-In-Progress Documentary:Winner
  • 2016Humanitarian Award - Honorable Mention:Winner
  • 2016Award of Merit Special Mention - Best Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2016Audience Choice Award - Best Short:Winner
  • 2016Award of Excellence - Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2016Jury Award - Best Narrative Short:Nominated
  • 2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner
  • 2017Jury Award - Special Mention for International Short:Winner
  • 2019Relationships First Award - Best Documentary Film:Winner
  • 2021People's Voice - Video - Public Service & Activism:Winner
  • 2021Vancouver Independent Film Festival Award - Best Documentary:Nominated
  • 2023Award of Excellence - Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2023Best Feature Film for Adults - International Competition of Feature Films:Winner
  • 2023Jury Award - Best Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2023Outstanding Excellence Award - Narration Talent:Winner
  • 2023Outstanding Excellence Award - Documentary:Winner
  • 2023March Award - Best Feature Documentary:Winner
  • 2023Platinum Award - Best Educational Film:Winner
  • 2023Platinum Award - Best Documentary (Feature):Winner
  • 2023Platinum Award - Best Trailer:Winner
  • 2023Platinum Award - Best UFOlogy/Aliens Film:Winner
  • 2023Festival Prize - Best Performance in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2023Jimmy Stewart Legacy AwardWinner
  • 2023January Award - Best Feature Documentary:Winner
  • 2023January Award - Gold Award - Feature Documentary:Winner
  • 2023Award of Excellence - Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2023Award of Excellence - Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2023Jury Award - Best Environmental Documentary:Winner
  • 2023Festival Award - Best Documentary:Winner
  • 2023April Gold Award - Feature Documentary:Winner
  • 2023Shorts Jury Award - Live Action:Winner
  • 2023New Media Film Festival Award - Best Trailer:Winner
  • 2023New Media Film Festival Award - Best Trailer:Nominated
  • 2023Best Documentary Feature - Best Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2023April Award - Silver Award: Feature Documentary:Nominated
  • 2023Best of Festival - Sci-Fi Documentary:Winner
  • 2023Spotlight Screening - Documentary Feature:Nominated
  • 2023Best Documentary - Best Documentary Feature:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024CinEuphoria - Best Ensemble - International Competition:Nominated
  • 2024Best Ensemble - Best Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Best Actor - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Ensemble in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Best Short Film - Live Action:Winner
  • 2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
  • 2024Major's Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Best Lead Actor - Best Lead Actor in Narrative Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Reel East Texas Film Festival Reel Award - Best Actor - Feature:Winner
  • 2024Best ShortWinner
  • 2024Best Documentary FeatureWinner
  • 2024Best Actor - Narrative Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Best Actor - Best Actor in a Feature Film:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
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