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Matthew Modine was born in Loma Linda, California, United States on March 22, 1959. Matthew Modine is listed as a screenwriter, television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 67. Education on record includes Southwest Senior High School and Brigham Young University. Recorded honors include Volpi Cup for Best Actor (1983) and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2017).
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
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
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Martini Shot |
| Notable work | This Mortal Coil |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.matthewmodine.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/matthewmodine/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew%20Modine
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A2%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q318249
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
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.
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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