Published 15:18 IST, November 4th 2019
As Matthew McConaughey turns 50, here are some of his top movie roles
Matthew McConaughey celebrates his 50th birthday on November 4. So to celebrate him turning 50, here are some of his best movie performances till date.
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Matw McConaughey celebrates his 50th birthday today on vember 4. Interstellar actor has come a long way since his breakout role in Dazed & Confused. Matw is w t only an Acemy Award-winning actor but also is a philanthropist that works for youth of his country. So to celebrate his 50th birthday, here are some of his top movie roles that you should d to your watch list.
1. Mud
Mud is considered to be one of best performances of Matw McConaughey to date. actor played role of a murderer named Mud who is on run in this movie directed by Jeff Nichols. This 2012 American coming-of- drama film showed versatility of Mud’s character who, apart from dealing with his own problems, is also a great friend to two boys who help him reunite with his lover Juniper (Reese Wirspoon). Matw McConaughey’s film Mud was t only well received at box-office but also received critical acclaim.
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2. Dallas Buyers Club
Dallas Buyers Club is considered as a symbol of Matw McConaughey’s dedication towards his craft. Matw lost approximately 38 pounds of weight to play role of Ron Woodroof. actor’s portrayal of an AIDS patient who starts a club to sell illegal drugs to prolong life of AIDS patients won him an Acemy Award in 2013.
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3. A Time to Kill
Matw McConaughey played role of a lawyer in this 1996 film, which is based on John Grisham’s vel of same name. Matw portrayed role of Jake Brigance, a lawyer who is set to defend a far who murders his daughter’s rapists. Jake’s role as a lawyer, who is stuck between emotions and law, was successfully brought to life by McConaughey. A Time to Kill was t only a commercial success but was also critically acclaimed.
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4. Dazed & Confused
Dazed & Confused is considered to be breakout role of Matw McConaughey. In this American coming of comedy film Matw played role of David Wooderson. Although film did t work well at box-office, it considered to be one of best high school movies of era.
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09:55 IST, November 4th 2019