Matthew Broderick
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Matthew Broderick:
- Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick and More to Star in THE BIG CHILL Staged ReadingJul 29, 2026
- Listen: Spanish-Language Cast Recording Released For TOCANDO NUESTRA CANCIÓN / THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONGJul 17, 2026
- Review: Tampa Rep Presents Ken Ludwig's Endearing DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at the Shimberg PlayhouseJul 11, 2026
BIO
Matthew Broderick’s early stage career began in an HB Studio workshop production of On Valentine's Day. He then appeared off-Broadway in Torch Song Trilogy, followed by performances in Neil Simon’s Eugene Trilogy, including Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. He won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in *Brighton Beach Memoirs*. He later starred in the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Broderick’s film career began with Max Dugan Returns (1983). He followed with leading roles in WarGames (1983), Ladyhawke (1985), and Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). He appeared in Project X (1987) and reprised his role from stage in the film adaptation of Torch Song Trilogy (1988). He starred in Glory (1989), The Freshman (1990), and voiced adult Simba in The Lion King (1994). He also provided voice work for Arabian Knight (1995), appeared in The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), and Inspector Gadget (1999).
In the 2000s, Broderick appeared in You Can Count on Me (2000), Good Boy! (2003), The Stepford Wives (2004), Deck the Halls (2006), Bee Movie (2007), and The Tale of Despereaux (2008). He later starred in Tower Heist (2011), Daybreak (2018), No Hard Feelings (2023), and appeared in Only Murders in the Building (2023).
On Broadway, Broderick starred in The Producers (2001) and its 2005 film adaptation The Producers. He appeared in The Foreigner (2004), The Odd Couple (2005), The Philanthropist (2009), Nice Work If You Can Get It (2012), Sylvia (2015), The Starry Messenger (2019), and Plaza Suite (2022–2024). He most recently starred in Tartuffe off-Broadway (2025).
Photos
Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker and James Wilkie Broderick at Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker at The Beverly Hilton on January 06, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
[ 1983 ] Michael McPhee
[ 1983 ] David
[ 1985 ] Gaston
[ 1985 ] Hally
[ 1986 ] Ferris Bueller
[ 1986 ] Brother
[ 1987 ] Jimmy Garrett
[ 1988 ] Eugene Morris Jerome
[ 1988 ] Alan Simon
[ 1989 ] Adam
[ 1989 ] Col. Robert Gould Shaw
[ 1990 ] Clark Kellogg
[ 1992 ] Bill Campbell
[ 1993 ] John
[ 1993 ] Sam Lester
[ 1993 ] Tack the Cobbler - Voice
[ 1994 ] Charles MacArthur
[ 1994 ] Simba - Voice
[ 1994 ] William Lightbody
[ 1996 ] Richard Feynman
[ 1996 ] Steven M. Kovacs
[ 1997 ] Sam
[ 1998 ] Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
[ 1998 ] Michael Woods
[ 1999 ] Jim McAllister
[ 1999 ] Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget / John Brown
[ 2000 ] Brian
[ 2003 ] Hubble - Voice
[ 2003 ] Professor Harold Hill
[ 2004 ] Bruce
[ 2004 ] Steven Schats
[ 2004 ] Walter Kresby
[ 2005 ] Roger Beekman
[ 2005 ] Leo Bloom
[ 2006 ] Steve Finch
[ 2006 ]
[ 2007 ] Adam Flayman - Voice
[ 2007 ] Ben
[ 2008 ] Cooper
[ 2008 ] Taylor Mendon
[ 2008 ] Despereaux - Voice
[ 2009 ] Ben Singer
[ 2010 ] Mike Brennan
[ 2011 ] John
[ 2011 ] Mr. Fitzhugh
[ 2012 ]
[ 2013 ] Jack Lewis
[ 2015 ] Les Moore
[ 2015 ] Matthew Broderick
[ 2016 ] Jeffrey
[ 2016 ] Levar Mathis
[ 2016 ] Borden Chase
[ 2017 ] Adult Ralphie
[ 2018 ] Albert
[ 2019 ] Murray Kraftt
[ 2019 ] Dad - Voice
[ 2020 ] Doug
[ 2023 ] Laird
[ 2025 ] Reader
[ 2025 ] Reader
TV Shows
Mike Nelson
Prince Henry
Mark
Leo Bloom
Max
Simba
Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
[ 2008-2012 ] Cooter Burger
Dave
[ 2010-2015 ] Man, Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
[ 2012-2016 ] Spirit of the Forest, Dream Warrior
Ferris Bueller
Joseph Sugarman
Cliff Wilt
Dr. David Miller
Michael Burr
Talking Cat
[ 2018-2019 ] Peter
Simba
Richard Sackler
[ 2024-2025 ] Lawrence Grey
Awards and Nominations
winner
Matthew BroderickEvening at the Talk House and Shining City
Matthew Broderick, Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Matthew Broderick, The Producers
Matthew Broderick, The Producers
Matthew Broderick , The Producers
Matthew BroderickHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!
Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
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Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
winner
Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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Brian Lane Green , Starmites
Matthew Broderick, Brighton Beach Memoirs
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Matthew Broderick, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Matthew Broderick , Torch Song Trilogy
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Matthew Broderick, Torch Song Trilogy
Videos
Video: CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Celebrates Its Opening Night On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-20 21:16:11
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews Role as Self-Obsessed Actor in ULSTER AMERICAN
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-13 12:13:21
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-25 11:37:41
Video: Watch the Trailer for New HBO Two-Part Mel Brooks Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-08 12:15:42
Video: Matthew Broderick Recalls PLAZA SUITE Apple Watch Mishap, Talks TARTUFFE Rehearsals
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 11:23:29
Video: Matthew Broderick Previews NYTW's TARTUFFE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-12 14:20:29
Video: Tony Hale Stars in Exclusive Clip From New Episode of ELSBETH Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 10:00:20
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 16:08:52
Video: Watch the Trailer for ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-13 11:51:37
Video: Lindsay Mendez Stars in ELSBETH Season 3 Clip with Sondheim Reference
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-07 15:53:47
Video: ELSBETH Season 3 Official Trailer Teases New Guest Stars Stephen Colbert, Annaleigh Ashford, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 11:14:29
Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-14 05:43:58
Exclusive Look: Matthew Broderick in BABBITT at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 15:36:25
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2026
The Center at West Park will present a staged reading of the screenplay of The Big Chill, directed by David Saint, and starring Marisa Tomei, Matthew Broderick and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2026
Concord Theatricals Recordings released a new Spanish cast recording of THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG, directed and produced by Antonio Banderas, starring Miquel Fernández and María Adamuz, now available on streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
by Peter Nason - Jul 11, 2026
It's like a war-themed version of Love Letters, both characters brought to life by superb performances by Cameron Kubly and Katie Davis.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography will conclude its Broadway engagement at the Shubert Theatre on June 21. The comedy, which features celebrities performing excerpts from other celebrities' memoirs, will have played 40 regular performances and three previews at the time of closing.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 21, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Chess takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 34 previews and 249 regular performances; The Balusters concludes its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after 22 previews and 72 regular performances; and Celebrity Autobiography concludes its run at the Shubert Theatre after 3 previews and 39 regular performances. The theatres will soon be home to 860, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, and Galileo respectively.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway will welcome Kate Walsh, Allison Williams, Alexander Dreymon, and Academy Award winner Jim Rash in their Broadway debuts, plus more.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 3, 2026
Rachel Potter recalled going to the ‘White Room of death’ when she was playing opposite Brooke Shields on Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard and SNL stars Mikey Day and Chloe Fineman have joined the rotating cast of the Drama Desk Award-winning CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY at Broadway's Shubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Following its Broadway premiere, Celebrity Autobiography will welcome Tony Award winner Robert Sean Leonard, Emmy Award winner and “Saturday Night Live” stars Mikey Day, and Chloe Fineman.
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026
Three-time Tony Award-winner Nathan Lane, currently on Broadway in Death of a Salesman, will serve as the subject of a new documentary from filmmaker Matthew Miele.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Go inside the starry opening night in new video!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Get a first look at the production's starry cast in action!
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2026
Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti and six-time Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess will host THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE. We have all of the details here!
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
Krysta Rodriguez will join the cast of Chicago as Roxie Hart. She will begin performances in June at the Ambassador Theatre. Rodriguez most recently appeared on Broadway in SMASH.
by Bruce Glikas - May 20, 2026
Celebrity Autobiography is now on Broadway! This marks the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway production. Celebrity Autobiography is a Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Sidney Paterra - May 21, 2026
BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at the history of Celebrity Autobiography, including where the show has played, which stars have appeared over the years, which memoirs have been featured, and who is appearing in the Broadway production now.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Read the reviews for the Broadway premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY, the Drama Desk Award-winning comedy created by Eugene Pack.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present its Summer Classic Movie Series, featuring films including ARMAGEDDON, GLORY, APOLLO 13, and MIRACLE, celebrating America's 250th birthday.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Matthew Broderick, Katie Couric, Anthony Anderson, Jason Alexander, Tiler Peck, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer join the rotating cast of CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY for its Broadway premiere at the Shubert Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026
Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Matthew Broderick has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
Matthew Broderick has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
Matthew Broderick's first West End show was The Starry Messenger which opened in 2019
Performance (Obie Awards) for Evening at the Talk House and Shining City , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Starmites, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy.
# Matthew Broderick Awards Matthew Broderick has received numerous theatrical accolades throughout his career: **Obie Awards:** Performance awards for Evening at the Talk House and Shining City **Drama Desk Awards:** Outstanding Actor in a Musical for The Producers **Outer Critics Circle Awards:** Best Actor in a Musical for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying **Tony Awards:** Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Starmites, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Brighton Beach Memoirs
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