Matthew Broderick is primarily known as an actor rather than a film director. Born on March 21, 1962, in New York City, he gained fame with roles in films like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "WarGames." He has also appeared in numerous stage productions, winning Tony Awards for his performances in "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." While his career is mostly centered around acting, he has not significantly pursued film directing.