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Matthew McConaughey            

Academy Award-Winning Actor, Writer & Philanthropist

Texas native Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. A chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched the actor’s career in the cult classic “Dazed and Confused.”

Since then, McConaughey has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodruff in "Dallas Buyers Club," appeared in over 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion, and has become a producer, director, and philanthropist with his “Just Keep Livin’” Foundation – all the while sticking to his Texas roots and “just keep livin’” philosophy.

McConaughey also serves as creative director for Wild Turkey and has co-created his own bourbon, Longbranch. He serves as Minister of Culture (M.O.C.) for the University of Texas Athletic Department and The Austin FC Soccer Club, where he is part owner. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Camilla and their three kids, and is a professor at the University of Texas in Austin.

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Matthew McConaughey at the White House on gun reform: 'We start by making the loss of these lives matter' - POLITICO
Matthew McConaughey, in an emotional speech at the White House on Tuesday, called for lawmakers to act on bipartisan gun reforms — two weeks after a mass shooting at a school in the actor’s Texas hometown left 19 students and two teachers dead.
McConaughey not running for governor of Texas - POLITICO
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey said that he is not running for governor of Texas. Speaking in a 4 1/2-minute-long video posted to Twitter, the 52-year-old said that as a small-town kid from Uvalde, Texas, he never thought he’d be mentioned as a legitimate candidate for public office.
Matthew McConaughey Named Philanthropist of the Year
The Oscar winner, whose foundation has raised $7.7 million for Texas storm relief, opens up about how gratitude will transform your life and the latest on his looming governor race decision that’s coming "shortly."
Matthew McConaughey Explains How 20-Month Hiatus From Hollywood Led to "McConaissance" — The Hollywood Reporter
Matthew McConaughey addressed his career turn from romantic-comedy lead to serious drama antihero in his new memoir, Greenlights, and discussed it while promoting the book on Real Time With Bill Maher on Friday.
Matthew McConaughey to Star in Harmony Korine's 'The Beach Bum'
Matthew McConaughey, who won an Oscar for “Dallas Buyers Club,” will star in comedy “The Beach Bum,” which Harmony Korine (“Spring Breakers”) will write ...
Matthew McConaughey will be the commencement speaker at U of ...
“We are delighted and honored that Matthew McConaughey has agreed to give the first commencement address in our beautiful new football stadium,” says ...
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Matthew McConaughey News : People.com
Get everything Matthew McConaughey straight from America's #1 celebrity brand , PEOPLE. The latest Matthew McConaughey news, a full collection of photos, ...
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