Matthew Broderick Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Matthew Broderick’s Net Worth and Earnings Overview

American actor Matthew Broderick’s net worth stands at an impressive $200 million, a figure that includes his combined earnings with his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker. While he is widely recognized for his memorable portrayal in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Broderick boasts an extensive list of noteworthy credits to his name. He achieved significant career success during the 80s and 90s, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s leading actors during that era. Apart from the silver screen, Broderick is a distinguished Tony Award-winning theater performer. In 2006, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early Life

Born on March 21, 1962, in Manhattan, New York, Matthew John Broderick grew up in a family deeply rooted in the world of performing arts. His mother was a playwright, and his father, an actor who had served in World War II. Broderick’s interest in acting surfaced early on, with formal training starting during his high school days, with ties to the HB Studio. His initial major acting opportunity came in a theater production where he shared the stage with his father.

Career Journey

Broderick’s involvement in theater proved pivotal in establishing his presence. After earning critical acclaim for his performance in the off-Broadway production “Torch Song Trilogy,” he began landing roles in more prominent Broadway shows. In no time, the budding actor began to garner Tony Awards.

Equipped with a solid foundation in theater, Broderick smoothly transitioned into the realm of cinema. His early major films, “Max Dugan Returns” and “WarGames,” the latter a significant box office success. Following these, in 1985, “Ladyhawk” preceded what is arguably his most iconic role, that of “Ferris Bueller” in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” The film, based on a screenplay crafted in under a week, not only resonated with critics but also emerged as a box office hit, raking in over $70 million against a budget of $5.8 million. Even today, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” enjoys enduring popularity among teenage audiences.

Subsequent major film roles for Broderick were predominantly war-themed. Firstly, he portrayed an Air Force research assistant in “Project X.” Concluding the 80s, he depicted an American Civil War officer in 1989’s “Glory.” Welcoming the 90s, he lent his voice to the adult Simba in Disney’s beloved classic “The Lion King.” Post a controversial car accident, Broderick found success in dark comedy genres with films like “The Cable Guy” and “Election.”

Throughout the 90s, Broderick also made a return to the Broadway stage with numerous musical performances, clinching another Tony Award for “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” His portrayal in the stage adaptation of “The Producers” also drew critical acclaim, securing him a Tony Award nomination (ultimately won by his co-star).

In the 2000s, Broderick continued to focus on stage acting. He scored a key role in 2005’s “The Odd Couple” before embodying a college professor in “The Philanthropist” throughout 2009. In 2012, he dazzled in an additional musical titled “Nice Work if You Can Get It.” Venturing into London’s West End in 2019, he featured in “The Starry Messenger.” As the decade drew to a close, news surfaced of Broderick’s return to television with a lead part in Netflix’s “Daybreak.” The series made its debut in 2019 but faced cancellation after its inaugural season.

Personal Life and Relationships

In 1997, Broderick tied the knot with Sarah Jessica Parker. The couple welcomed their first child in 2002 and later expanded their family with twins born via a surrogate mother in 2009.

Notable Incident and Controversy

In 1987, Broderick was involved in a car accident in Ireland while driving on the wrong lane, resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The collision left Broderick with severe injuries, including a concussion, multiple fractures, and a collapsed lung, while his passenger suffered minor harm. Tragically, the occupants of the other vehicle, a mother and daughter, lost their lives instantly.

Initially facing the prospect of a five-year prison sentence, Broderick was ultimately fined 100 pounds by Irish authorities. Several individuals, including the victims’ relatives, raised concerns over whether Broderick’s celebrity status influenced the lenient outcome.

Properties and Real Estate

In March 2011, Sarah and Matthew acquired a townhouse in New York City for $18.995 million. Following extensive renovations, they listed the property for sale in 2012 at $24.99 million, eventually settling for $18.25 million after accounting for renovation costs.

Subsequently, in 2016, the couple invested $34.5 million in two adjoining townhouses in NYC, amalgamating them into a palatial mansion boasting 14,000 square feet of living space, 2,100 square feet of outdoor space, and 50 feet of street frontage.

During the final phase of their ambitious property endeavor in New York, they resided in another townhouse purchased back in 2000 for $2.995 million. This property underwent renovation and served as their residence for a significant portion of the years between 2000 and 2002. In January 2020, they listed this townhouse for sale at $19 million, finalizing the deal after a year for $15 million.

The couple also owns two modest properties in the Amagansett locality of the Hamptons, procured in 2006 for a total sum of $6.6 million. Additionally, Broderick and Parker possess real estate in Ireland, a location where Broderick spent his childhood summers.