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Matthew Broderick

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BIO

Matthew Broderick recently starred in The Starry Messenger at Wyndham’s Theater in London’s West End, as well as in Plaza Suite on Broadway.



In 2018, he appeared in The Seafarer at the Irish Repertory Theater and The Closet at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Previously, he was seen in The New Group’s Evening at the Talk House at the Pershing Square Signature Center and in Shining City at the Irish Repertory Theatre (Obie Award). Prior to that, he starred in A. R. Gurney’s comedy Sylvia alongside Annaleigh Ashford. He made his stage debut at 17 in Horton Foote’s On Valentine’s Day opposite his father, James Broderick. Off-Broadway: Torch Song Trilogy (Outer Critics Circle, Villager Award), The Widow Claire. Broadway: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Tony, Outer Critics Circle, Theatre World Awards), Biloxi Blues, How to Succeed in Business… (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards), Night Must Fall, Taller Than a Dwarf, The Producers (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), Roundabout’s The Foreigner, The Philanthropist, The Odd Couple, Nice Work If You Can Get It, and It’s Only a Play. TV: “The Music Man” on ABC and “Master Harold and the Boys” on Showtime. Films include: Max Dugan Returns, WarGames, 1918, On Valentine’s Day, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Project X, Ladyhawke, Biloxi Blues, Glory, Family Business, The Freshman, The Lion King, Infinity (directed by Mr. Broderick and written by his mother Patricia Broderick), The Cable Guy, Addicted to Love, Inspector Gadget, Election, You Can Count on Me, The Last Shot, Marie and Bruce, Strangers with Candy, Wonderful World, the film adaptation of The Producers, Bee Movie, Then She Found Me, Finding Amanda, Tower Heist, Rules Don’t Apply, and Manchester By The Sea.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2024
Roy

Jesse

Sam

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Andrew

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Roy Hubley

Jesse Kiplinger

Sam Nash

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Lockhart

[Motion Picture]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2017
Ralphie as an Adult

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway American Premiere, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
John

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Greg [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Peter Austin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Jimmy Winter

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2009
Philip

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Felix Ungar

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Charlie Baker

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Lucifer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Leo Bloom

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Howard Miller

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Dan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
J. Pierrepont Finch

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Horace Robedaux

[Broadway]
1985
Eugene Morris Jerome

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Eugene Jerome

[Off-Broadway]
1982
David

[New York]
Reading, 1996
Leo Frank


Movies

Max Dugan Returns
[ 1983 ] Michael McPhee
WarGames
[ 1983 ] David
Ladyhawke
[ 1985 ] Gaston
Master Harold'... and the Boys
[ 1985 ] Hally
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
[ 1986 ] Ferris Bueller
On Valentine's Day
[ 1986 ] Brother
Project X
[ 1987 ] Jimmy Garrett
Biloxi Blues
[ 1988 ] Eugene Morris Jerome
Torch Song Trilogy
[ 1988 ] Alan Simon
Family Business
[ 1989 ] Adam
Glory
[ 1989 ] Col. Robert Gould Shaw
The Freshman
[ 1990 ] Clark Kellogg
Out on a Limb
[ 1992 ] Bill Campbell
A Life in the Theatre
[ 1993 ] John
The Night We Never Met
[ 1993 ] Sam Lester
The Thief and the Cobbler
[ 1993 ] Tack the Cobbler - Voice
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Charles MacArthur
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] Simba - Voice
The Road to Wellville
[ 1994 ] William Lightbody
Infinity
[ 1996 ] Richard Feynman
The Cable Guy
[ 1996 ] Steven M. Kovacs
Addicted to Love
[ 1997 ] Sam
Godzilla
[ 1998 ] Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
Walking to the Waterline
[ 1998 ] Michael Woods
Election
[ 1999 ] Jim McAllister
Inspector Gadget
[ 1999 ] Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget / John Brown
You Can Count on Me
[ 2000 ] Brian
Good Boy!
[ 2003 ] Hubble - Voice
The Music Man
[ 2003 ] Professor Harold Hill
Marie and Bruce
[ 2004 ] Bruce
The Last Shot
[ 2004 ] Steven Schats
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Walter Kresby
Strangers with Candy
[ 2005 ] Roger Beekman
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Leo Bloom
Deck the Halls
[ 2006 ] Steve Finch
Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank?
[ 2006 ]
Bee Movie
[ 2007 ] Adam Flayman - Voice
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Ben
Diminished Capacity
[ 2008 ] Cooper
Finding Amanda
[ 2008 ] Taylor Mendon
The Tale of Despereaux
[ 2008 ] Despereaux - Voice
Wonderful World
[ 2009 ] Ben Singer
Beach Lane
[ 2010 ] Mike Brennan
Margaret
[ 2011 ] John
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Mr. Fitzhugh
Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez!
[ 2012 ]
Untitled Tad Quill Project
[ 2013 ] Jack Lewis
Dirty Weekend
[ 2015 ] Les Moore
Trainwreck
[ 2015 ] Matthew Broderick
Manchester by the Sea
[ 2016 ] Jeffrey
Rules Don't Apply
[ 2016 ] Levar Mathis
The American Side
[ 2016 ] Borden Chase
A Christmas Story Live!
[ 2017 ] Adult Ralphie
To Dust
[ 2018 ] Albert
Love Is Blind
[ 2019 ] Murray Kraftt
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Dad - Voice
Lazy Susan
[ 2020 ] Doug
No Hard Feelings
[ 2023 ] Laird

TV Shows

Lou Grant
Mike Nelson
Faerie Tale Theatre
Prince Henry
Frasier
Mark
La mandrágora
Leo Bloom
Cyberchase
Max
That Fellow in the Coat
Simba
The Frollo Show
Dr. Niko Tatopoulos
30 Rock
[ 2008-2012 ] Cooter Burger
Modern Family
Dave
Louie
[ 2010-2015 ] Man, Matthew Broderick
The Jim Gaffigan Show
Matthew Broderick
Adventure Time
[ 2012-2016 ] Spirit of the Forest, Dream Warrior
Welcome to the Basement
Ferris Bueller
BoJack Horseman
Joseph Sugarman
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Cliff Wilt
Better Things
Dr. David Miller
Daybreak
Michael Burr
Rick and Morty
Talking Cat
The Conners
[ 2018-2019 ] Peter
Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies
Simba
Painkiller
Richard Sackler

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Matthew BroderickEvening at the Talk House and Shining City

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Matthew Broderick, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Matthew Broderick, The Producers

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Matthew Broderick, The Producers

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Matthew Broderick , The Producers

Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Matthew BroderickHow to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Actor - Musical

Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Matthew Broderick, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying


winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brian Lane Green , Starmites

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Matthew Broderick, Brighton Beach Memoirs


winner
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Matthew Broderick, Brighton Beach Memoirs

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Matthew Broderick , Torch Song Trilogy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Debut Performance

Matthew Broderick, Torch Song Trilogy

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Broderick been in?

Matthew Broderick has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Broderick been in?

Matthew Broderick has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Matthew Broderick's first West End show?

Matthew Broderick's first West End show was The Starry Messenger which opened in 2019

What awards has Matthew Broderick been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Matthew Broderick won?

Matthew Broderick has received numerous awards throughout his career, including: - Performance (Obie Awards) for Evening at the Talk House and Shining City - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers - 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 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs - Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy

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