Matthew McConaughey & his dubbing voice Benjamin Völz

Matthew David McConaughey attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with a degree in radio and television studies. During his studies, he discovered his passion for acting and took part in various theater productions.

 

He is known for his charming personality and casual lifestyle. In 2012, he married the Brazilian model and designer Camila Alves, with whom he has three children. The family lives in Austin, Texas, where McConaughey maintains a close connection to nature and his homeland. The actor is known for keeping his private life largely out of the public eye, but speaks openly about his values as a husband and father.

 

Matthew McConaughey is actively involved in various social projects. He founded the “just keep livin Foundation”, a charitable organization that works to promote health and well-being among young people. He is also committed to environmental protection and supports initiatives to preserve nature in Texas. McConaughey also uses his platform to draw attention to issues such as education and social justice.

McConaughey's breakthrough came in 1993 with his role in the film “Dazed and Confused”, which brought him his first attention. His charismatic appearance led to further roles in romantic comedies such as “The Wedding Planner” (2001) alongside Jennifer Lopez and “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (2003) with Kate Hudson. These films made him one of the most sought-after actors in the romantic comedy genre.

 

In the late 2000s, McConaughey underwent a remarkable transformation in his career, taking on more serious roles. His appearance in “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011) marked the beginning of this new phase. The highlight of his career came with the film “Dallas Buyers Club” (2013), for which he won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. His role in “Interstellar” (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan, also cemented his status as a serious actor. In recent years, he has also worked as a producer and published his first book “Greenlights”, which became a bestseller.

 

50 awards & 88 nominations

 

Matthew McConaughey has received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, with some of the most notable honors being the Academy Awards, where he won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club”. He also received two Golden Globe Awards - one for “Dallas Buyers Club” and another for his impressive performance in the series “True Detective”. He also received several nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and finally won for his performance in “Dallas Buyers Club”. McConaughey's career has been characterized by an impressive transformation that has taken him from a romantic comedy star to a celebrated character actor. 

We have listed some of his best and most famous films here:

 

2019: The Gentlemen

2018: White Boy Rick

2017: The Dark Tower 

2016: Gold 

2016: Free State of Jones

2014: Interstellar

2013: The Wolf of Wall Street

2013: Dallas Buyers Club

2012: Magic Mike

2012: Mud 

2012: The Paperboy

2011: Bernie 

2011: Killer Joe

2011: The Lincoln Lawyer

2009: Ghost of Girlfriends Past

2008: Surfer, Dude

2008: Fool's Gold

2006: We Are Marshall

2006: Failure to Launch

2005: Two for the Money

2005: Sahara 

2003: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

2002: Reign of Fire

2001: Frailty

2001: The Wedding Planner

2000: U-571

1999: EDtv

1998: The Newton Boys 

1997: Contact

1996: A Time to Kill

1995: Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation 

1993: Dazed and Confused