Matthew McConaughey’s Journey Canvas

Full Name: Matthew David McConaughey

Date of Birth: November 4, 1969

Matthew McConaughey Age: 55 years

Age Generation: Generation X

Place of Birth: Uvalde, Texas, USA

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Of Irish, English, Scottish, and German descent

Resident Off: Austin, Texas

Marital Status: Happily married

Occupation:

• Actor
• Producer 
• Authors

Ruling Planet: Pluto

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Chinese Zodiac: Rooster

Religion: Christian

Sexuality: Straight

Nick Names:

• Matty
• McCona

Family

Father Name: James Donald McConaughey

Mother Name: Mary Kathleen Kay McConaughey

Brother Name:

• Michael McConaughey
• Patrick McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey Wife: Camila Alves McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey Kids:

Daughter Name: Vida Alves McConaughey

Sons Name:

• Levi Alves McConaughey
• Livingston Alves McConaughey

Girlfriends:

• Penelope Cruz
• Sandra Bullock
• Ashley Judd

Pets Name:

• A white Dog BJ
• Mixed breed Cheesy

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 183 centimeters

Matthew McConaughey Height in Feet: 6 feet

Weight in Kilograms: 82 kg

Weight in Pounds: 181 pounds

Body Measurements: 46-34-16 inches

Bodytype: Athletic

Build: Lean and toned

Distinctive Features: Southern drawl and an easy, rakish smile

Hair Color: Dark brown

Eye Color: Blue

Dress Size: Medium (M) or Large (L), depending on the brand

Shoe Size: 11.5 US

Education and Acting Training

• Longview High School graduate in the late 1980s
• University of Texas at Austin, BS Radio-Television-Film, graduated 1993

Matthew McConaughey Filmography

Matthew McConaughey Movies And TV Shows

• Dazed and Confused 1993 
• A Time to Kill 1996 
• Contact 1997 
• The Wedding Planner 2001 
• How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 2003 
• Sahara 2005 
• Failure to Launch 2006 
• Tropic Thunder 2008 
• The Lincoln Lawyer 2011 
• Magic Mike 2012 
• Mud 2012 
• Dallas Buyers Club 2013 
• Interstellar 2014 
• The Gentlemen 2019 
• Sing 2016 Voiced 
• The Lost Bus 2025
• Upcoming The Rivals of Amziah King

TV Shows and OTT

• True Detective, Season 1, 2014, HBO
• The Beach Bum 2019, Hulu
• Untitled Nic Pizzolatto Netflix Series 2026

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Academy Award for Best Actor, Dallas Buyers Club 2014
• Golden Globe for Best Actor in Drama, Dallas Buyers Club, 2014
• Screen Actors Guild Award in Performance, Dallas Buyers Club 2014
• Saturn Award for Best Actor, Killer Joe, 2013
• People’s Choice Award for Favorite Dramatic Movie Actor 2015

Hobbies and Interests

• He enjoys ranch life and Texas outdoors, often retreating family property
• An avid reader and diarist, his journals are bestselling memoir, Greenlights
• He enjoys playing the guitar, participating in music events, and concerts
• He supports college football, appears at University of Texas games

Business Ventures

• Pantalones Organic Tequila co-founder, 2021 
• Wild Turkey Bourbon, creative director, 2016-present
• Endorsements for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Carl’s Jr

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Just Keep Livin Foundation co-founder, 2008
• Mack, Jack & McConaughey raised over $17 M,for children’s hospital
• Texas storm relief efforts 2021 $7.7M donated for vulnerable families
• Gun control advocates post Uvalde 2022 pushed for bipartisan reforms

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• Worked as a hand model pre-fame, showcasing those expressive digits
• Refused blackmail at 15 for his first sexual experience
• Survived childhood molestation at 18, channeling trauma into resilience
• Voted Most Handsome in high school despite battling severe acne
• He coined the term McConaissance to describe his own career reinvention
• His signature line, Alright, alright, alright, from Dazed & Confused
• He spent decades keeping diaries that later became the memoir
• Matthew and Bradley Cooper teamed up for a series of Uber Eats Super Bowl LX commercials in February 2026

Controversies

• 1999 bongo-playing arrest involved a minor marijuana possession charge
• 2021 COVID vaccine stance drew ire; clarified family vaccinations debate
• 2023 restraining order against stalker claiming common law wife status
• Memoir revelations of teenage sexual traumas sparked discussions
• Mother’s initiation antics with Camila Alves tough-love family rite

Matthew McConaughey Net worth

• $160 Million Dollars