Matthew McConaughey Book: The Biography of Matthew McConaughey

by University Press

University Press returns with another short and captivating portrait of one of history’s most compelling figures, Matthew McConaughey.Matthew McConaughey is one of America’s most prolific and popular actors of the 20th and 21st centuries. From his 1993 breakout performance in Dazed and Confused (“Alright, alright, alright.”), to his leading man performance in A Time to Kill (1996), to his days as Hollywood’s Rom-Com King, to Lincoln Lawyer (2011), to Magic Mike (2012), to The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), to his Academy Award-winning performance in Dallas Buyers Club (2013), to his Emmy Award-winning performance in True Detective (2014), McConaughey has managed to combine his laid-back Texas charm and his prodigious work ethic to establish a remarkable career.Born to a kindergarten teacher and an oil pipe supplier in Uvalde, Texas on November 4, 1969, Matthew David McConaughey overcame severe acne, was voted “Most Handsome Student” in high school, lived in Australia for a year as a Rotary Youth Exchange student, earned a film degree from the University of Texas at Austin, considered law school, began working in television commercials, made his big screen debut in a romantic zombie comedy film, became an A-list Hollywood celebrity, maintained his Texas roots, got married, had kids, received the Creative Conscience award for his work with his Just Keep Livin’ Foundation, became a minority owner of the Austin FC Major League Soccer (MLS) team, wrote a best-selling memoir, and considered a foray into politics.This short book tells the intensely human story of a man who is changing the world in a way that no one else can.

37 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2021

Reviews

[Rebecca Cecil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Enjoyed reading about the actor and his background. Funny how he was thinking his life goal was being a lawyer. And he ended up playing a lawyer in at least 2 if his movies.
He talks about how playing movies based on his looks typed casted him as a Rom com actor. He wanted to play more serious rolls. He finally got more serious rolls. He proved his self to be like Tom Hanks, a great versatile actor.
He is a very talented and generous. He has given money to schools. He has his own fund raising organization that he helps underprivileged children.

[Patricia Gillogly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well done

I have been a fan od Matthew for awhile, enjoying his movies (mostly the rom coms, I must confess,)but I enjoyed this deeper look into his personal and processional life. A lot of layers to his personality and professional life. A nice, short read.

[Maria Del · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatly enjoyed this Bio

I enjoyed reading this Great Bio of a person I admire and respect for all he has endured. Though Texas is not one of my favorite places (been there many times), McConaughey is a favorite. Love the actor’s charisma and outlook.

[Jan Merriman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bio

Just as it says a short biography of McConaughey's acting career. A short read, and insight to this actors filmography.

[Kathleen Klingenmaier-Vinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read about McConaughey in general.

[Melissa E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great brief capture of the actor’s life

It was a quick read. We’ll written and have all the major components of the actor’s life you’d want to know

[Karen Brooking-Tinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done!
Thoroughly enjoyed this bio and a look into Matthew Mcconaughey’s life ! His personably shines through. charming and charismatic!

[Kelly Sgroi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely love his voice! In audibles he reads it himself, it was long winded and tbh I don't think I finished it because I can't remember the ending

[Barbara Bass · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

It was interesting to learn more about Matthew and how his career started. Its goid to know he helps so many, not only people but animals, too.