He and his "The Producers" co-star, Nathan Lane, were awarded a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 9, 2006.

Has won two Tony Awards: in 1983, as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "Brighton Beach Memoirs"; and, in 1995, as Best Actor (Musical) for a revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He was also nominated as Best Actor (Musical) in 2001 for "The Producers," the new Mel Brooks musical.

Has two older sisters: Martha, a therapist and Janet, a minister.

Broke his collarbone in a horse-riding accident in County Donegal, Ireland, August 2006. He ended up in Sligo Hospital, but was released a few hours later. His wife was with him at the hospital.

Born on the same day as the current quarterback of the University of Nevada Wolf Pack Jeff Rowe.

Denied a rumor, on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993), that he bought Cary Grant's bathtub, though he did sit in it. [15 May 2001]

Made his feature film debut in Max Dugan Returns (1983), which was also the debut of Kiefer Sutherland.

Studied with a famed 'Reiki master' in Brooklyn for many years. Reiki is a Japanese alternative healing technique in which a master channels the universe's 'Reiki' energy through touch, strengthening the patients own supply.

Son of actor James Broderick and Patricia Broderick.

Was dating Jennifer Grey during the filming of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). She plays his sister in the movie.

Dated 'Lili Taylor'. [1994]

Was the first choice to play Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom "Family Ties" (1982), but he didn't want to be committed to a long television run. (The role went to Michael J. Fox instead).

Son James Wilke Broderick born in Manhattan. [October 28, 2002]

Dated Penelope Ann Miller who he worked with while doing the play and film Biloxi Blues (1988). [1987]

He is Polish on his mother's side and Irish on his father's side.

Loves to play ping-pong with his childhood best friend, Kenneth Lonergan.

Sang "I Can Only Give You Love" for wife Sarah Jessica Parker at her 40th birthday.

Was involved in a deadly car crash on vacation in Ireland with former girlfriend Jennifer Grey in which he was hurt and two passengers in the other car were killed.

For his return to "The Producers" in December 2003-April 2004, he is being paid $100,000 a week.

His sister Janet, a minister, performed at his and Sarah Jessica Parker's wedding ceremony.

Has had dinner with his mother at her house every Sunday night since 1981, even after he got married.

He and his wife Sarah Jessica Parker had movies opening on the same day in the US: 16th December 2005. His movie was The Producers (2005), hers was The Family Stone (2005).

Was introduced to wife Sarah Jessica Parker through her brother, Timothy Britten Parker.

Born on the same day as Rosie O'Donnell.