Author Topic: Something you didn't know about Matthew Broderick (Read 261 times)

JTSimon · « **on:** May 20, 2004, 09:27:08 AM »

In 1988, Matthew was in a serious car accident in Ireland. He was driving with actress Jennifer Grey when he lost control of his car and crossed into oncoming traffic. They hit an oncoming car, killing two people, Anna Gallagher, 28, and her mother Margaret Dougherty, 60. Broderick was hospitalized for two months. When the matter went to court, the judge reduced the charge to careless driving and fined the actor a mere $175 fine. The family of the deceased were outraged. 

Broderick was greatly affected by the accident and the deaths of the two women. However, he continued to work, taking on darker, edgier parts. He won acclaim for his layered and complicated portrayal of Colonel Robert Shaw in the Civil War drama, Glory. In 1994, he returned to Broadway in an adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and won another Tony for his work.

I heard it on some show today.

I would have probably killed him if they charged him 175 fine for killing my mom/sister

dexter · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2004, 10:36:53 AM »

tHEY SAY he was on the wrong side on the road Because in the USA they drive on the right instead of LEFT like they do in Europe.

JTSimon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2004, 06:24:39 PM »

Quote from: dexter on May 20, 2004, 10:36:53 AM

tHEY SAY he was on the wrong side on the road Because in the USA they drive on the right instead of LEFT like they do in Europe.

He still should have served jail time.

20 years or so.

mrtonguetwista · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2004, 06:28:31 PM »

Quote from: Ace of Base on May 20, 2004, 09:27:08 AM

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In 1988, Matthew was in a serious car accident in Ireland. He was driving with actress Jennifer Grey when he lost control of his car and crossed into oncoming traffic. They hit an oncoming car, killing two people, Anna Gallagher, 28, and her mother Margaret Dougherty, 60. Broderick was hospitalized for two months. When the matter went to court, the judge reduced the charge to careless driving and fined the actor a mere $175 fine. The family of the deceased were outraged. Broderick was greatly affected by the accident and the deaths of the two women. However, he continued to work, taking on darker, edgier parts. He won acclaim for his layered and complicated portrayal of Colonel Robert Shaw in the Civil War drama, Glory. In 1994, he returned to Broadway in an adaptation of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and won another Tony for his work.

I heard it on some show today.

I would have probably killed him if they charged him 175 fine for killing my mom/sister

Yeah...I dont blame you. They're only worth $15 and a foodstamp