Skip to content
Matthew Broderick

Matthew Broderick

Director & actor · born 21 March 1962 · New York City, New York, USA

Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American stage and screen actor. Broderick began acting in off-Broadway productions in the early 1980s, soon after landing a role in Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs, for which he won a Tony Award. His first screen role was in Max Dugan Returns (1983), also penned by Neil Simon. His breakout role came the same year for his role as a young hacker in WarGames. Later Broderick starred in the hit film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), making him a household name. Subsequent notable films include Glory (1989), The Lion King (1994), The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), and Election (1999).

Broderick also continued acting on Broadway, including several musicals. He won a second Tony Award in 1995 for his performance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and a third nomination in 2001 for The Producers.

Where to start: The Lion King (1994).

As director 1

As actor 88

TV shows 19

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Matthew Broderick movie?

By viewer score, The Lion King (1994) at 8.3/10.

What are Matthew Broderick’s most popular movies?

The Lion King, Manchester by the Sea, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

How many movies has Matthew Broderick made?

89 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 88 as actor.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page