Ever wondered how Matthew McConaughey rose to stardom?

Matthew David McConaughey was born November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas to Mary Kathleen (nee McCabe) and James Donald McConaughey.

He was the last of three sons for the couple, joining brothers Michael, known as Rooster, and Pat.

Mary Kathleen is an actress, appearing in 2011’s Bernie, and a former substitute kindergarten teacher.

James was a former member of the Houston Cougars and the Arizona Wildcats college football teams.

He was signed in the twenty seventh round of the 1953 National Football League draft by the Green Bay Packers, but was cut from the team before the official start of the season.

For more interesting facts you must read his biography.

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