Matthew Modine also known as Matthew Avery Modine is an American actor, director, and producer who has had a diverse and successful career in film, television, and theater. Modine gained popularity through his role as U.S. Marine Private/Sergeant J.T. “Joker” Davis in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket.
Matthew Modine’s Bio, Age
Matthew Modine was born on March 22, 1959, in Loma Linda, California, Modine grew up in a family of seven children. He developed an interest in acting at an early age and pursued his passion throughout his life, eventually becoming one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood.
Career
Modine’s acting career started in the early 1980s when he appeared in the film “Baby It’s You” (1983) and gained recognition for his role as Pvt. Joker in Stanley Kubrick’s popular war film “Full Metal Jacket” (1987). His powerful and complex performance in the film earned him widespread praise and established his status as a rising star in Hollywood.
He also co-starred in the erotic comedy Private School alongside Phoebe Cates and Betsy Russell that year.
Modine continued to provide outstanding performances in a variety of genres throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He demonstrated his versatility in films such as “Vision Quest” (1985), “Married to the Mob” (1988), “Gross Anatomy” (1989), and “Pacific Heights” (1990). His ability to portray a wide range of characters allowed him to collaborate with renowned directors such as Oliver Stone, Alan Parker, and Robert Altman.
In the 2000s, Modine’s career remained strong, and he embraced more character-driven roles. He portrayed the title character in the biographical film “John Doe: Vigilante” (2014) and showed his comedic skills in films like “The Confirmation” (2016) alongside Clive Owen.
Apart from his work in film, Modine also made his career in television, landing roles in popular series such as “Weeds,” “Stranger Things,” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” He displayed his versatility once again as he effortlessly transitioned between the big and small screens.
Similarly, Modine appeared in Arthur Miller’s Finishing the Picture at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre, Resurrection Blues at London’s Old Vic, and a stage version of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird as Atticus Finch at Connecticut’s Hartford Stage and at London’s Gielgud Theatre in 2022 and 2023.
In 2010, he co-starred with Abigail Breslin in the Circle in the Square Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Broadway revival of The Miracle Worker.
In addition to acting, Modine explored his passion for directing and producing. He directed several short films and documentaries and showed his skills behind the camera. His directorial debut, “When I Was a Boy,” received worldwide fame, reflecting his commitment to storytelling from multiple perspectives.
Achievement
Modine starred as Dr. Martin Brenner in the Netflix original series Stranger Things in 2016. He and his Stranger Things co-stars won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance in a Drama Series in 2017.
Who is Matthew Modine dating?
In 1980, Modine married Caridad Rivera, a makeup and wardrobe stylist.
What is Matthew Modine’s Net Worth?
Matthew Modine has an estimated Net Worth of $10 million.
Body Measurement
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches
- Weight: 80 kg
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye color: Blue