Career Timeline of Matthew McConaughey: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Matthew McConaughey made an impact.

Matthew McConaughey is an American actor who gained recognition after his role in 'Dazed and Confused' (1993). His career progressed with lead roles in movies such as 'A Time to Kill' (1996), 'Contact' (1997), 'Amistad' (1997), and 'U-571' (2000). These roles helped to solidify his position as a leading man in Hollywood.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

February 25, 2016: Creative Conscience Award

On February 25, 2016, Matthew McConaughey received the Creative Conscience award from unite4:humanity for his work with his just keep livin foundation.

March 29, 2019: Release of The Beach Bum

On March 29, 2019, The Beach Bum, a comedy film starring Matthew McConaughey alongside Zac Efron and Jonah Hill, was released.

November 2020: Denial of Gubernatorial Interest

In November 2020, during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Matthew McConaughey denied any interest in running for governor.

March 2021: Consideration of Texas Gubernatorial Run

In March 2021, Matthew McConaughey confirmed that he was considering running in the 2022 Texas gubernatorial election.

October 2021: Ambiguous Response on Gubernatorial Run

In an October 2021 Twitter Spaces interview with NPR, Matthew McConaughey responded to questions about running for governor of Texas with "I am not – until I am."

June 2022: Advocacy for Gun Laws at White House

In June 2022, Matthew McConaughey joined the White House press briefing and delivered a 20-minute speech advocating for "commonsense gun laws" following the Uvalde school shooting in his hometown.

February 6, 2023: Announcement of McConaughey Voicing Elvis Presley

On February 6, 2023, it was announced that Matthew McConaughey would voice an animated version of Elvis Presley in the Netflix animated series Agent Elvis.

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March 17, 2023: Release of Agent Elvis

On March 17, 2023, the Netflix animated series Agent Elvis, featuring Matthew McConaughey as the voice of Elvis Presley, was released.

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July 2024: McConaughey Speaks at National Governors Association Meeting

In July 2024, Matthew McConaughey spoke at the annual National Governors Association meeting, reiterating his interest in running for political office and mentioned he has been "on a learning tour".