American film, stage and voice actor, born 21 March 1962 in New York City, New York, USA. He is married to Sarah Jessica Parker.
Son of actor James Broderick and Patricia Broderick.
Was involved in a deadly car crash on vacation in Ireland with former girlfriend Jennifer Grey in which he was hurt and two passengers in the other car were killed.
Even after he got married, he had dinner with his mother at her house every Sunday night, from 1981 until her death in 2003.
(May 15, 2001) On "Late Night with Conan OBrien" , he denied a rumor that he bought Cary Grant s bathtub, though he did sit in it.
Has two older sisters: Martha Broderick, a therapist and Janet Broderick, a minister.
Loves to play ping-pong with his childhood best friend, Kenneth Lonergan.
Was the first choice to play Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom "Family Ties" , but he did not want to be committed to a long television run.
His sister Janet, a minister, performed at his and Sarah Jessica Parker s wedding ceremony.
For his return to "The Producers" in December 2003-April 2004, he is being paid $100,000 a week.
Made his feature film debut in Max Dugan Returns , which was also the debut of Kiefer Sutherland.
His father had Irish, with some English, ancestry. His mothers family was Jewish (from Germany and Poland).
Has won two Tony Awards: in 1983, as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Brighton Beach Memoirs"; and, in 1995, as Best Actor for a revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". He was also nominated as Best Actor in 2001 for "The Producers", the new Mel Brooks musical.
Was introduced to wife Sarah Jessica Parker through her brother, Timothy Britten Parker.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Californnia on January 9, 2006.
He and his wife Sarah Jessica Parker had movies opening on the same day in the United States: December 16, 2005. His movie was The Producers , her movie was The Family Stone .
Studied with a famed Reiki master in Brooklyn for many years. Reiki is a Japanese alternative healing technique in which a master channels the universes Reiki energy through touch, strengthening the patients own supply.
Sang "I Can Only Give You Love" for wife Sarah Jessica Parker at her 40th birthday.
Broke his collarbone in a horse-riding accident in County Donegal, Ireland in August 2006. He ended up in Sligo Hospital, but was released a few hours later. His wife was with him at the hospital.
Studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Became a father for the first time at age 40 when his wife Sarah Jessica Parker gave birth to their son James Wilke Broderick on October 28, 2002.
Became a father for the second and third time at age 47 when he and his wife Sarah Jessica Parker welcomed twin daughters Matilda Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick via a surrogate on June 22, 2009.
He was considered for the role of Joel Goodson in Risky Business , which went to Tom Cruise.
During production of Deck the Halls , he could often be heard saying to himself, "Ive hit rock bottom".
Matthew and his wife Sarah Jessica Parker are both left-handed.
He turned down the role of Johnny Utah in Point Break , which went to Keanu Reeves.
He was considered for the role of Brad Hamilton in Fast Times at Ridgemont High which went to Judge Reinhold.
He was considered for the role of Douglas Quaid in Total Recall , which went to Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He was considered for the role of Steve Gray in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone . The role went to Jim Carrey , his co-star in The Cable Guy .
He was going to star opposite Steve Martin in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels , until somebody realised that he would look like Steve Martins grandson.
He turned down the lead role of Maverick in Top Gun , which went to Tom Cruise.
He turned down the role of Michael Boll in Bad Influence , which went to James Spader.
He was considered for the role of Homer Wells in The Cider House Rules during its early development.
He was originally cast as David Kahane in The Player when Sidney Lumet was directing.
He was originally cast in No Small Affair in 1981 opposite Sally Field , but dropped out when Martin Ritt suffered a heart attack.
He was originally cast as Jeffrey Willis in The Flamingo Kid , but dropped out. Matt Dillon replaced him.
He turned down the lead role in Jeffrey , which went to Steven Weber.
Prior to voicing Simba in The Lion King , he was considered for the role of Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid .
He turned down the role of Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom "Family Ties" , which went to Michael J. Fox.
He did not get along with Cary Elwes while making Glory .
He was considered for the role of Walter White on "Breaking Bad" , which went to Bryan Cranston.
He was considered for the lead role in Batman , which went to Michael Keaton.
He was awarded the 1983 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for "Brighton Beach Memoirs", on Broadway in New York City.
He was awarded the 1982 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Performance in Leading Role for the play, "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Friends with Kristin Chenoweth.
Matthew and his family have a home in Donegal (Ireland) where where they vacation annually.
He said, "It was fun being romantic, sexy with a man. ".
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.
Having a baby changes the way you view your in-laws. I love it when they come to visit now. They can hold the baby and I can go out. .
