Matthew Broderick

**Matthew Broderick** is a prolific American actor, born on March 21, 1962 in New York City. Notably, he is acclaimed for roles such as the Golden Globe-nominated portrayal of the title character in _Ferris Bueller's Day Off_ (1986), the voice of adult Simba in Disney's _The Lion King_ (1994), and Leo Bloom in both the Broadway musical _The Producers_ and its 2005 film adaptation. Broderick's career extends to films like _WarGames_ (1983), _Glory_ (1989), _The Freshman_ (1990), _The Cable Guy_ (1996), _Godzilla_ (1998), _Election_ (1999), _Inspector Gadget_ (1999), _You Can Count on Me_ (2000), and _The Last Shot_ (2004). In 1996, he directed himself in _Infinity_ and provided voice work for films like _Good Boy!_ (2003) and _Bee Movie_ (2007). Recognition for his work has extended beyond films, as in addition to his film accolades, Broderick's Broadway career is particularly celebrated. He has secured two Tony Awards, one for Best Featured Actor in a Play for _Brighton Beach Memoirs_ (1983), and one for Best Actor in a Musical for _How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying_ (1995). As of 2024, he remains the youngest winner of the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. Broderick was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 for his contributions to the film industry, and in 2017, he was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame. His personal life also attracts attention, being married to acclaimed actress Sarah Jessica Parker, and together they have three children.