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Born March 21, 1962 (age 64) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Tony Awards • Tony Award (1995): Best Actor in a Musical • Tony Award (1983): Best Featured Actor in a Play
Notable Works “Infinity”
Notable Family Members spouse Sarah Jessica Parker
Married To Sarah Jessica Parker (1997–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "You Can Count on Me" (2000) • "To Dust" (2018) • "Modern Family" (2012) • "The Cable Guy" (1996) • "The Conners" (2018–2019) • "The Thief and the Cobbler" (1993) • "The Tale of Despereaux" (2008) • "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) • "Cyberchase" (2009) • "Rules Don't Apply" (2016) • "Late Show with David Letterman" (2012) • "Dirty Weekend" (2015) • "Louie" (2010–2015) • "BoJack Horseman" (2017) • "Ladyhawke" (1985) • "Frasier" (1995) • "The Lion King" (1994) • "Love Is Blind" (2019) • "Finding Amanda" (2008) • "The American Side" (2016) • "Wonder Park" (2019) • "Strangers with Candy" (2005) • "The Night We Never Met" (1993) • "The Producers" (2005) • "Freedom: A History of US" (2003) • "Biloxi Blues" (1988) • "Project X" (1987) • "Max Dugan Returns" (1983) • "Godzilla" (1998) • "Election" (1999) • "Glory" (1989) • "Lou Grant" (1981) • "The Jim Gaffigan Show" (2015) • "Daybreak" (2019) • "Margaret" (2011) • "The Last Shot" (2004) • "30 Rock" (2008–2012) • "Good Boy!" (2003) • "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle" (1994) • "On Valentine's Day" (1986) • "Inspector Gadget" (1999) • "Torch Song Trilogy" (1988) • "Deck the Halls" (2006) • "1918" (1985) • "Lazy Susan" (2020) • "Trainwreck" (2015) • "Family Business" (1989) • "WarGames" (1983) • "Then She Found Me" (2007) • "The Stepford Wives" (2004) • "The Road to Wellville" (1994) • "Bee Movie" (2007) • "Better Things" (2019) • "Marie and Bruce" (2004) • "Rick and Morty" (2019) • "Tower Heist" (2011) • "Infinity" (1996) • "Adventure Time" (2012–2016) • "Wonderful World" (2009) • "Diminished Capacity" (2008) • "Manchester by the Sea" (2016) • "Out on a Limb" (1992) • "At Home with Amy Sedaris" (2019) • "The Freshman" (1990) • "Walking to the Waterline" (1998) • "Faerie Tale Theatre" (1985) • "Addicted to Love" (1997)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Infinity" (1996)

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When was Matthew Broderick born?
Matthew Broderick was born on March 21, 1962.
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Sarah Jessica Parker (1997–present)
Where was Matthew Broderick born?
Matthew Broderick was born in New York City, New York, United States.

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