| Matthew Modine Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 22, 1959 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Caridad Rivera |
Matthew Modine is an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and activist whose notable film credits include Streamers (1983), Birdy (1984), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Vision Quest (1985), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), etc. Additionally, he is known for playing Dr. Martin Brenner in the popular Netflix series, Stranger Things (2016-2017).
Born Name
Matthew Avery Modine
Nick Name
Matthew
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Loma Linda, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Activist
Family
- Father – Mark Modine (Drive-in Theater Manager)
- Mother – Dolores Warner (Bookkeeper)
- Siblings – He has 6 older siblings.
Net Worth
Matthew’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
His peak height was 6 ft 3½ in or 192 cm
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Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matthew has dated –
- Jenny McShane
- Caridad Rivera (1980-Present) – Matthew married the makeup and wardrobe stylist Caridad Rivera on October 31, 1980. The couple is parents to son Boman Modine (b. November 8, 1985), who works as an assistant director. Moreover, they also have a daughter named Ruby Modine (b. July 31, 1990), who is an actress, ballet dancer, and singer.
- Brenda Schad (2001) – RUMOR
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, German, Swedish, Danish, Scottish, and Dutch ancestry.
Hair Color
Blonde
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall height
Matthew Modine Favorite Things
- TV Show – Ridiculousness
Source – Us Magazine
Matthew Modine Facts
- He turned down the iconic role of LT Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in Top Gun (1986). The role ended up launching the career of Tom Cruise.
- Matthew is the only actor who has worked with both the directors, Stanley Kubrick and Christopher Nolan.
- He founded the Bicycle for a Day initiative to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint by ditching motor vehicles.
- In 2005, the Canadian all-woman pop band called Pony Up dedicated an entire song, aptly called Matthew Modine, to the actor.
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