Photos: Matthew McConaughey: Career in pictures

Matthew McConaughey has portrayed an eclectic range of roles since his days typecast as the romantic comedy heartthrob. But in this gallery, we start from the beginning. Click through to see the actor’s career trajectory unfold. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)

By Andrea Wangwriter

Nov. 25, 2014 8:31 PM PT

Matthew McConaughey has taken on an eclectic range of roles since his days typecast as the romantic comedy heartthrob. But in this gallery, we start from the beginning. Click through to see the actor’s career trajectory unfold.

In 2005, McConaughey (pictured at a news conference for “Sahara”) was voted People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” (Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images)

American Cinematheque Award Honoree | 2014

The American Cinematheque honors Matthew McConaughey with its 28th award. Hollywood’s A-list showed up to celebrate McConaughey’s career thus far, with celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Kate Hudson speaking onstage. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Actor Matthew McConaughey receives the 2,534th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Nov. 17, 2014, in Hollywood. “I got my name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” McConaughey sang at the podium before beginning his speech. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)

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Andrea Wang is a Web producer for the entertainment section of the Los Angeles Times. Prior, she worked at Southern California Public Radio, where she wrote stories and helped usher their website through its redesign.

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