Introduction
Matthew Broderick is an American actor known for his boyish charm, comedic timing, and versatile performances across stage, film, and television. He became an icon with his breakout role as the carefree teenager in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and has enjoyed a long career balancing Broadway successes with memorable film and voice roles. Matthew is also recognized for his work in musical theater and family-friendly projects like voicing Simba in The Lion King.
Career
Early Debut: Began acting in the early 1980s, making his Broadway debut in Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983), for which he won his first Tony Award at age 21.
Breakthrough Role: Starred as Ferris Bueller in the classic teen comedy Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), which became a cultural phenomenon.
Major Success: Voiced the adult Simba in Disney’s The Lion King (1994). Starred opposite Nathan Lane in the hit Broadway musical The Producers (2001), winning his second Tony Award.
Further Acclaim: Appeared in films such as WarGames (1983), Glory (1989), Godzilla (1998), and Election (1999). He has balanced theater with screen work throughout his career.
Recent Work: Guest-starred in Only Murders in the Building (2023), appeared in Elsbeth (2025), narrated The Gettysburg Address (2025), and starred in the off-Broadway production of Tartuffe (2025–2026).
Family Life
Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962, in New York City. He is the son of actor James Broderick and playwright/painter Patricia Broderick. He has two sisters. He has been married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997. The couple has three children: son James Wilkie Broderick (born 2002) and twin daughters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge Broderick (born 2009, via surrogate). The family resides in New York City.
Matthew Broderick Net Worth
As of 2026, Matthew Broderick's net worth (combined with his wife Sarah Jessica Parker) is estimated to be around $190 - 210 million. He has earned primarily through his acting career in film, theater, television, voice work, and endorsements.
Notable Achievements
- Two Tony Awards for Brighton Beach Memoirs (1983) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1995).
- Iconic role as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
- Voice of adult Simba in Disney’s The Lion King (1994).
- Starred in the record-breaking Broadway hit The Producers.