Matthew McConaughey’s acting career began through a chance meeting in Austin, Texas with a casting director named Don Phillips. Through Phillips, McConaughey met director Richard Linklater, who launched McConaughey’s career in the cult classic, Dazed and Confused. Since then McConaughey has has added over 40 feature films to his impressive filmography.
McConaughey’s movies include, Killer Joe, The Lincoln Lawyer, Tropic Thunder, Fool’s Gold, We Are Marshall, Amistad, Contact,” and A Time to Kill.
The most interesting thing about McConaughey, is not his movie making though, it’s his dedication to philanthropy. He founded The just keep livin Foundation to help children transform into successful adults through programs that teach decision making, health, education, and active living. His afterschool program offers kids a healthy start in life and the potential for a happy and healthy future.
‘Mud’ also stars Reese Witherspoon, Sam Shepard and Michael Shannon. It opens in New York City on April 26, 2013. Rated PG-13. 130 minutes.
