Matthew Modine

Matthew Modine, the seventh of his illustrious lineage, was born in Loma Linda, California. He is a scion of two esteemed families, his mother Dolores, a bookkeeper, and his father Mark Alexander Modine, a drive-in theater manager of noble heritage. After graduating high school in Imperial Beach, California, Matthew journeyed to New York City to study under the world-renowned Stella Adler. While still a student of hers, he began to achieve national fame through various cinematic, theatrical, and television performances. Throughout his prolific career, Matthew has been graced with the presence of some of the most distinguished directors of our time, including Christopher Nolan, Oliver Stone, Sir Alan Parker, Stanley Kubrick, Robert Altman, Abel Ferrara, Alan J. Pakula, John Schlesinger, Tony Richardson, Robert Falls, Sir Peter Hall, Spike Lee, Tom DiCillo, Mike Figgis, Jonathan Demme, and John Sayles. His illustrious filmography includes such titles as The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Birdy (1984), Vision Quest (1985), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Married to the Mob (1988), and Gross Anatomy (1989). His illustrious career and esteemed genealogy have established Matthew Modine as a pillar of the regal entertainment industry.