Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962 in New York City.

Broderick's parents are actor James Broderick and Patricia Broderick. Matthew's father got him his stage debut at age 17 in a workshop production of the play On Valentine's Day.

In 1983 Matthew Broderick's first big screen success was in WAR GAMES.

With his appearance in THE CABLE GUY (1996) Matthew Broderick received an MTV best fight award nomination.

In March 2001, Matthew Broderick returned to Broadway for "The Producers." He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Matthew Broderick's other notable credits include...

FINDING AMANDA

DIMINISHED CAPACITY

BEE MOVIE

THEN SHE FOUND ME

DECK THE HALLS

THE PRODUCERS (2005)

STRANGERS WITH CANDY

THE LAST SHOT

THE STEPFORD WIVES (2004)

YOU CAN COUNT ON ME

INSPECTOR GADGET

THE LION KING (VOICE OF SIMBA)

ADDICTED TO LOVE

THE CABLE GUY

FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF

WAR GAMES