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.