About
Oscar-winning Hollywood powerhouse celebrated for his transformative performances in Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, The Wolf of Wall Street, and HBOs True Detective. Known worldwide for his philosophical charm, iconic phrase Alright, alright, alright, and bestselling memoir Greenlights.
Before Fame
Raised in Longview, Texas, and attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a radio-television-film degree before breaking out in Richard Linklaters 1993 cult classic Dazed and Confused.
Trivia
Lost nearly 50 pounds for his role as Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club, which swept both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Actor.
Family Life
Married Brazilian model Camila Alves in 2012, and together they have three children: Levi, Vida, and Livingston.
Associated With
Co-starred opposite Woody Harrelson in the groundbreaking first season of True Detective.
