Matthew David Mcconaughey Research Paper

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On November 4th, 1969 in the Texas town of Uvalde, Matthew David McConaughey was born to his mother, Mary Kathleen. His father was a Mississippi-born gas station owner who ran an oil pipe supply business. Growing up in Longview, Texas, Matthew had little interest in his father’s oil business. He took a trip to Australia to get a change in scenery and returned with a slight accent. After coming home to Texas, Matthew attended the University of Texas in Austin originally for law, but, then he changed his major to film. He started his acting career in student films and commercials in Texas then later got his first big role in the film Dazed and Confused in 1993 after Don Phillips spotted him. Matthew has since been cast in many roles from the romantic guy of The Wedding Planner in 2001 to a criminal defense attorney in The Lincoln Lawyer in 2011 (Samargjiev). He married Camila Alves on June 9th, 2012 and has since had three children with her. Although many in the Hollywood scene have been accused of having their negative moments, Matthew McConaughey is consistently praised by fans and co-stars for his positive influence, witty charisma, and unfading smile. Many people understand Matthew McConaughey to be a romantic comedy actor when in truth, he has …show more content…
He has many qualities that anybody would want in a friend. Many articles have stated that Matthew is always an upbeat person, inspiring co-actors, friends, and fans. He is well versed in the topic of public speaking and he knows how to talk to anyone to get his or her ears perked up. Matthew is a great asset to not only the Hollywood streets, but also to the lives of everybody he has effected. He is humble, yet confident enough to not care what people think. Matthew says what is on his mind and this is one of his greatest traits. Remember to always live the McConaughey way. One of his mottos for life is “No matter how bad things get, remember that marijuana exists”

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