Matthew Modine Sums Up His Career on 'Today' (VIDEO)

Matthew Modine is debuting on the Great White Way in "The Miracle Worker" (as Helen Keller's father) and he appeared on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC) to discuss the Broadway production and his career, which has segued from films (he's best remembered as Pvt. Joker in 1987's 'Full Metal jacket') and TV (1993's 'And the Band Played On') to theater.

Hoda asked Modine what he thinks when he listens to all his accomplishments. "It sounds silly cause I feel like I've only just figured out how to do my job," he said. "You get by on charm and looks and if you don't figure out how to hone your craft as you get older and get some snow on your roof you're in big trouble."

Watch the video after the jump.Matthew Modine is debuting on the Great White Way in "The Miracle Worker" (as Helen Keller's father) and he appeared on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC) to discuss the Broadway production and his career, which has segued from films (he's best remembered as Pvt. Joker in 1987's 'Full Metal jacket') and TV (1993's 'And the Band Played On') to theater.

Hoda asked Modine what he thinks when he listens to all his accomplishments. "It sounds silly cause I feel like I've only just figured out how to do my job," he said. "You get by on charm and looks and if you don't figure out how to hone your craft as you get older and get some snow on your roof you're in big trouble."