Matthew Broderick

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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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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Matthew Broderick 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


Matthew Broderick Movies

Max Dugan Returns
[ 1983 ] Michael McPhee
WarGames
[ 1983 ] David
Master Harold'... and the Boys
[ 1985 ] Hally
Ladyhawke
[ 1985 ] Gaston
On Valentine's Day
[ 1986 ] Brother
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
[ 1986 ] Ferris Bueller
Project X
[ 1987 ] Jimmy Garrett
Biloxi Blues
[ 1988 ] Eugene Morris Jerome
Torch Song Trilogy
[ 1988 ] Alan Simon
Glory
[ 1989 ] Col. Robert Gould Shaw
Family Business
[ 1989 ] Adam
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
The Lion King
[ 1994 ] Simba - Voice
The Road to Wellville
[ 1994 ] William Lightbody
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Charles MacArthur
The Cable Guy
[ 1996 ] Steven M. Kovacs
Infinity
[ 1996 ] Richard Feynman
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
The Music Man
[ 2003 ] Professor Harold Hill
Good Boy!
[ 2003 ] Hubble - Voice
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] Walter Kresby
The Last Shot
[ 2004 ] Steven Schats
Marie and Bruce
[ 2004 ] Bruce
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
Finding Amanda
[ 2008 ] Taylor Mendon
Diminished Capacity
[ 2008 ] Cooper
The Tale of Despereaux
[ 2008 ] Despereaux - Voice
Wonderful World
[ 2009 ] Ben Singer
Beach Lane
[ 2010 ] Mike Brennan
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Mr. Fitzhugh
Margaret
[ 2011 ] John
Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez!
[ 2012 ]
Untitled Tad Quill Project
[ 2013 ] Jack Lewis
Dirty Weekend
[ 2015 ] Les Moore
Trainwreck
[ 2015 ] Matthew Broderick
The American Side
[ 2016 ] Borden Chase
Rules Don't Apply
[ 2016 ] Levar Mathis
Manchester by the Sea
[ 2016 ] Jeffrey
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

Matthew Broderick 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
The Jim Gaffigan Show
Matthew Broderick
Louie
[ 2010-2015 ] Man, Matthew Broderick
Welcome to the Basement
Ferris Bueller
Adventure Time
[ 2012-2016 ] Spirit of the Forest, Dream Warrior
BoJack Horseman
Joseph Sugarman
Daybreak
Michael Burr
Rick and Morty
Talking Cat
The Conners
[ 2018-2019 ] Peter
Better Things
Dr. David Miller
At Home with Amy Sedaris
Cliff Wilt
Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies
Simba
Painkiller
Richard Sackler

Matthew Broderick 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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Jeff Harnar to Present IT'S DE-LOVELY at Birdland in March

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David Marino, Finalist On Canada's THE VOICE, to Perform at Birdland Jazz Club

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Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

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Review: Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE?

Neil Simon’s three-act play about couples in crisis, Plaza Suite, has now opened at London's Savoy Theatre, already extended until 13 April. Celebrity couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick reprise their roles from the Broadway production. Excitement (and tickets prices) are high, so, what did the critics think?

Review: PLAZA SUITE, Savoy Theatre

Following a long-anticipated Broadway run, John Benjamin Hickey's production of Neil Simon's Plaza Suite has now made it over to the West End, where it takes over from New York-bound Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre. This version sees real life couple Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick work opposite one another for only the second time in their careers – and is especially apt given the play's subject matter.

PLAZA SUITE Extends By Two Weeks in the West End

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PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE

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Video: Broderick and Lane Honor Mel Brooks With THE PRODUCERS Medley

The 2024 Governors Awards took place on January 9, where Mel Brooks was honored with an Honorary Oscar for his legacy of work. Prior to being presented with the award,  Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane took the stage to give a speech, and then performed a medly of songs from The Producers, including The King of Old Broadway and I Want to Be a Producer.

Matthew Broderick 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?

Matthew Broderick has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including 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 won several 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, and Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Torch Song Trilogy.

What is Matthew Broderick next theatre project?

Matthew Broderick's next show will be Love Letters which opens on 5/30/2023 on Off-Broadway.

What is Matthew Broderick next theatre project?

Matthew Broderick's next show will be Love Letters which opens on 5/30/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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