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My Take
Matthew Modine is my favorite kind of actor: one who could have coasted on leading-man looks but chose range instead. From sharing the Volpi Cup at Venice in 1983 to anchoring an award-winning television ensemble decades later, his career reads like a masterclass in longevity without vanity. Kubrick trusted him to carry Full Metal Jacket, and a whole new generation discovered him as a chilling presence on streaming TV—few actors bridge those worlds so cleanly. He writes, he produces, he keeps working. I admire performers who treat acting as a craft rather than a brand, and Modine has quietly done exactly that for over forty years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Modine
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・モディーン
- Reading
- ましゅー・もでぃーん
- Born
- March 22, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Southwest Senior High School
- University
- Brigham Young University
Awards & achievements
- 1983 Volpi Cup for Best Actor
- 2017 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Martini Shot | — | |
| Notable work | This Mortal Coil | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Modine born?
Born March 22, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Matthew Modine from?
Matthew Modine is from Loma Linda, California, United States.
What does Matthew Modine do?
Matthew Modine works as actor, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, film producer.
What is Matthew Modine known for?
Notable works include The Martini Shot, This Mortal Coil.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.