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Matthew McConaughey

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Matthew McConaughey is an American actor, born in 1969 in Uvalde, Texas. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Radio-Television-Film from University of Texas. He has appeared in films such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, A Time to Kill, Amistad, Contact, EDtv , U-571 and Interstellar, as well as TV shows such as True Detective. He received an Academy Award for his performance in Dallas Buyer’s Club. McConaughey is married to Camila Alves and has three children.

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10 Jul, 2014

Emmy nomination

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McConaughey is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Detective Rustin Cohle on True Detective.

I am honored to be nominated with such a talented field of actors. This is a tremendous category filled with some riveting performances. Thank you for this recognition.

2014 Emmy Nominations Announced