As the son of a drive-in cinema operator, Matthew Modine has been immersed in the world of film for most of his life. Born March 22, 1959, in Loma Linda, Calif., Modine dropped out of Brigham Young University and worked odd jobs before moving to New York in 1979, where he began studying with famed acting teacher Stella Adler.After landing roles on soap operas and in commercials, Modine made his feature film debut in the comedy Baby It's You (1983); that same year, he shared a Venice Film Festival Best Actor award with his Streamers castmates. A year later, his portrayal of a disturbed Vietnam veteran in Birdy would become one of the highlights of his career.
More recent roles for Modine include an AIDS researcher in the TV movie And the Band Played On (for which he received an Emmy nod), an unhinged husband in Le Divorce (2003) and a narcotics chief in Transporter 2.
AddMemphis BelleA U.S. bomber plane's crew is ordered to hit a heavily defended German city. Capt. Dearborn (Matthew Modine) leads his men into battle while their commander and a public relations officer (John Lithgow) anxiously await the squad's return. Amid friction between the captain and his co-pilot (Tate... Read More
AddThe Bible Collection: JacobIn this inspiring tale from the biblical book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in love with and wants to marry pretty Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven years as his uncle's indentured servant to... Read More
AddWindTechnically stunning, Wind does for yacht racing what The Black Stallion did for the horse track. Matthew Modine and Jennifer Grey are experienced sailors determined to win the prestigious America's Cup yacht race. But their abiding love for each other is put to the test when she's removed from the... Read More
AddJack and the Beanstalk: The Real StoryMatthew Modine and Vanessa Redgrave lead a stellar cast in this Emmy-winning revisionist fantasy based on the timeless fairy tale. With the unearthing of a giant's bones, Jack Robinson (Modine) begins a fantastical quest to undo an ancient family curse. But to do so, he must expose a horrible... Read More
AddFlowers for AlgernonCharlie (Matthew Modine), who is mentally challenged, undergoes a dangerous experimental operation to boost his intelligence. When the procedure works, Charlie becomes a new person, but he later realizes his significant intellectual gains may only be temporary. Based on the classic novel by Daniel... Read More
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