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Academy Award-Winning Actor | Bestselling Author | Advocate for Youth Empowerment & Environmental Sustainability

Matthew McConaughey Speaking Fee: $400,000 to $500,000

Academy Award-Winning Actor | Bestselling Author | Advocate for Youth Empowerment & Environmental Sustainability

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Matthew McConaughey
Speaking Fee:
$400,000 to $500,000

Travels From:
AUS - Austin, TX

Primary Topic Category:
Big Names / Headliners / Star Power

Secondary Topic Category:
Comedy and Entertainment

 

Matthew McConaughey Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey's impressive career has spanned 40 feature films grossing over $1 billion dollars. A Texas native heralded for his constant career reinvention, McConaughey is a dedicated philanthropist whose just keep livin' Foundation empowers high school students to lead active lives and make healthy choices for a better future. In his New York Times #1 bestselling book, Greenlights, McConaughey writes what he calls a love letter to life. Greenlights takes readers on a journey of lessons he grappled with throughout his life reminding us to connect with grace, truth, and the beauty of being alive.

Matthew McConaughey's journey from a small-town boy in Texas to a Hollywood A-lister is marked by versatility and a string of successful performances. Born to Mary Kathleen, a former kindergarten teacher, and James Donald McConaughey, an oil pipe supplier who once played for the Green Bay Packers, Matthew's early life was shaped by his parents' strong, yet turbulent relationship. He grew up in Longview, Texas, and spent a year in Australia as a Rotary Youth Exchange student, which broadened his horizons significantly. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he initially planned to study law. However, his passion for the arts led him to switch to a degree in Radio-Television-Film, graduating in 1993. His breakout role came with Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused," where his character, Wooderson, left a lasting impression. This role set the stage for McConaughey's future in Hollywood, where he transitioned from supporting roles to leading man status. In the mid-90s, McConaughey starred in several notable films, including "A Time to Kill" (1996), where his portrayal of a lawyer defending a black man accused of murder brought him widespread recognition. He continued to build his career with roles in "Contact" (1997), "Amistad" (1997), and "The Wedding Planner" (2001), showcasing his range from serious drama to romantic comedy. McConaughey's career took a significant turn with his role in "Dallas Buyers Club" (2013). His portrayal of Ron Woodroof, a cowboy diagnosed with AIDS, earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. This performance, along with his role in "True Detective" (2014), where he played the complex detective Rust Cohle, cemented his status as a serious actor. Other notable works include "Interstellar" (2014), "The Gentlemen" (2019), and voice roles in animated hits like "Sing" (2016) and "Sing 2" (2021). In addition to acting, McConaughey is a dedicated philanthropist and author. His memoir, "Greenlights," published in 2020, became a bestseller, offering insights into his life and career. He is married to model and designer Camila Alves, with whom he has three children. The couple is known for their charitable work, particularly through the Just Keep Livin Foundation, which supports youth empowerment and healthy living initiatives.
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