MATTHEW CONAUGHEY – AGE 51

Matthew McConaughey is a laid-back actor who challenged Hollywood norms with his down-to-earth charm and fun-loving lifestyle behind the scenes. The actor made an early impact after his debut performance in the comedy film, Dazed and Confused. McConaughey went on a string of good-to-great films from some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed directors after a decade of starring in romantic comedies. He received some of his best reviews of his career, resulting in a Best Actor Oscar for his appearance in Dallas Buyers Club. With his starring roles in the spectacular first season of True Detective and Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending sci-fi masterpiece Interstellar, his career reached an all-time peak in 2014.

With critical smashes and investments, McConaughey’s career was transformed. This “one-note” pretty boy became a dramatic force to be reckoned with all of a sudden. McConaughey’s modesty and exuberant attitude were infectious both on and off-screen as he navigated the peaks and valleys of his career.