Matthew Broderick

American actor (born 1962)
Person human Q28755
Matthew Broderick
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Matthew Broderick

Summary

Matthew Broderick is a human[1]. He was born in Manhattan[2]. He was born on March 21, 1962[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,944 views/month, #1,322 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Matthew Broderick was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962[3].
  • Matthew Broderick's father was James Broderick[10].
  • Matthew Broderick's mother was Patricia Broderick[11].
  • Matthew Broderick was married to Sarah Jessica Parker[12].
  • A child of Matthew Broderick was James Wilkie Broderick[13].
  • A child of Matthew Broderick was Tabitha Hodge Broderick[14].
  • Matthew Broderick held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Matthew Broderick's professions included film actor[4].
  • Matthew Broderick's professions included singer[5].
  • Matthew Broderick worked as a voice actor[6].
  • Matthew Broderick's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Matthew Broderick's professions included television actor[8].
  • Matthew Broderick worked as a film producer[16].
  • Matthew Broderick's education included a stint at HB Studio[17].
  • Matthew Broderick was educated at City and Country School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthew Broderick is Ferris Bueller's Day Off[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthew Broderick is WarGames[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthew Broderick is The Lion King[21].
  • Matthew Broderick received the Theatre World Award[22].
  • Matthew Broderick received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[23].
  • Matthew Broderick received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[24].
  • Matthew Broderick received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].
  • Matthew Broderick received the Hollywood Film Awards[26].
  • Matthew Broderick was a member of SAG-AFTRA[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Broderick's place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on March 21, 1962[3]. His father was James Broderick[10]. His mother was Patricia Broderick[11].

Education

Educated at HB Studio[17], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1945[30], headquartered in Greenwich Village[31] and City and Country School[18], a primary school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1914[34]. Studied under Herbert Berghof[35], a stage actor[36], 1909–1990[37], of Austria[38] and Uta Hagen[39], a television actor[40], 1919–2004[41], of United States[42], awarded the National Medal of Arts[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and film producer[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ferris Bueller's Day Off[19], a film[44], directed by John Hughes[45]; WarGames[20], a film[46], directed by John Badham[47]; and The Lion King[21], an animated film[48], directed by Roger Allers[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[22], a theatre award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1945[52]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[23], an award for best supporting actor[53], in United States[54], founded in 1949[55]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[24], a theatre award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1948[58]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], a commemorative plaque[59], in United States[60]; and Hollywood Film Awards[26], a group of awards[61], in United States[62], founded in 1997[63].

Personal Life

Among Matthew Broderick's spouses was Sarah Jessica Parker[12]. Children include James Wilkie Broderick[13], b. 2002[64] and Tabitha Hodge Broderick[14].

Why It Matters

Matthew Broderick ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,944 views/month, #1,322 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Broderick born?

Matthew Broderick was born in Manhattan[2].

Who were Matthew Broderick's parents?

Matthew Broderick's father was James Broderick[10]. Matthew Broderick's mother was Patricia Broderick[11].

Who was Matthew Broderick married to?

Matthew Broderick's spouses include Sarah Jessica Parker[12].

What did Matthew Broderick do for work?

Matthew Broderick worked as film actor[4], singer[5], voice actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8].

Where did Matthew Broderick go to school?

Matthew Broderick was educated at HB Studio[17] and City and Country School[18].

What awards did Matthew Broderick receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[22], Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play[23], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[24], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].

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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Nashona · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id 103633
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at HB Studio, City and Country School
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Child James Wilkie Broderick, Tabitha Hodge Broderick
    P14419 25557
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