Matthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick (born
March 21,
1962) is an American
actor who is perhaps best known for his earlier roles, playing the main character in
War Games and
Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Other famous roles included as
Robert Gould Shaw in
Glory and the voice of the adult Simba in
The Lion King.
He returned to the Broadway stage in Mel Brooks' stage version of The Producers in 2001, and continues to make films.
He is married to actor Sarah Jessica Parker. The couple has one child.
He was born in New York, New York.
Selected filmography