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Matthew Broderick (born March 21, 1962) is an American stage and screen actor. Broderick began acting in off-Broadway productions in the early 1980s, soon after landing a role in Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs, for which he won a Tony Award. His first screen role was in Max Dugan Returns (1983), also penned by Neil Simon. His breakout role came the same year for his role as a young hacker in WarGames. Later Broderick starred in the hit film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), making him a household name. Subsequent notable films include Glory (1989), The Lion King (1994), The Cable Guy (1996), Godzilla (1998), and Election (1999). Broderick also continued acting on Broadway, including several musicals. He won a second Tony Award in 1995 for his performance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and a third nomination in 2001 for The Producers. In 1985 while on vacation in Ireland with his then-girlfriend Jennifer Grey, Broderick was involved in a head on collision that killed two locals. He was deemed at fault and faced up to five years in prison on the charge of causing death by dangerous driving, but was convicted of a lesser charge and fined £100. Broderick has been married to actress Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997, and the couple have three children.
Peter, a college student, is bitten by a chemically contaminated spider, gaining both spider-like abilities and electrical powers. Seeking quick cash, he performs at a circus, but his Uncle Ben is tragically killed by mobsters. Driven by guilt, Peter hunts the mobsters while trying to meet J. Jonah Jameson’s demand for sensational news. Electro, a Brand Enterprises employee, is also contaminated by the same chemicals, developing powerful electrical abilities. Blaming the company for his transformation, he seeks revenge. Meanwhile, Peter struggles to balance his life as Spider-Man with his relationship with Mary Jane Watson, often missing dates due to his crime-fighting duties. As Electro's powers grow, he becomes a significant threat, leading to a showdown with Spider-Man. Despite the city's damage, Spider-Man defeats Electro. This battle reinforces Peter's sense of responsibility, committing him to stop dangerous corporate practices and fully embrace his role as Spider-Man. The movie concludes with Peter swinging through the city, prepared for any challenge as Spider-Man.
