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Matt Damon
Actor, Writer, Producer, EditorBorn October 8, 1970 (55 years)
Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is a multifaceted American actor, producer, and screenwriter. In 2007, he was highlighted as one of Forbes' most bankable stars, and by 2010, he emerged as one of the highest-grossing actors in cinematic history. His accolades include an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for three BAFTA Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards.
Damon's journey in acting began with *Mystic Pizza* in 1988, but it was in 1997 that he truly came into the limelight. Collaborating with Ben Affleck on *Good Will Hunting*, they not only starred in the film but also won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. He solidified his reputation as a leading man through iconic roles, such as Tom Ripley in *The Talented Mr. Ripley*, Jason Bourne in the *Bourne* series, and Linus Caldwell in the *Ocean's* trilogy. His portrayal of an astronaut stranded on Mars in *The Martian* earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and he has been part of various notable films, including *Saving Private Ryan*, *The Departed*, and *Ford v Ferrari*.
On the small screen, Damon played Scott Thorson in HBO's *Behind the Candelabra*, which garnered him an Emmy nomination. His guest appearances in *30 Rock* and hosting *Saturday Night Live* were also Emmy-nominated. Beyond acting, Damon has produced projects like *Project Greenlight* and *Manchester by the Sea*. He co-founded two production companies with Ben Affleck and has lent his voice to several animated and documentary projects. His philanthropic efforts span multiple organizations, including the One Campaign and Water.org.
Damon's journey in acting began with *Mystic Pizza* in 1988, but it was in 1997 that he truly came into the limelight. Collaborating with Ben Affleck on *Good Will Hunting*, they not only starred in the film but also won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay as well as the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. He solidified his reputation as a leading man through iconic roles, such as Tom Ripley in *The Talented Mr. Ripley*, Jason Bourne in the *Bourne* series, and Linus Caldwell in the *Ocean's* trilogy. His portrayal of an astronaut stranded on Mars in *The Martian* earned him a Golden Globe for Best Actor, and he has been part of various notable films, including *Saving Private Ryan*, *The Departed*, and *Ford v Ferrari*.
On the small screen, Damon played Scott Thorson in HBO's *Behind the Candelabra*, which garnered him an Emmy nomination. His guest appearances in *30 Rock* and hosting *Saturday Night Live* were also Emmy-nominated. Beyond acting, Damon has produced projects like *Project Greenlight* and *Manchester by the Sea*. He co-founded two production companies with Ben Affleck and has lent his voice to several animated and documentary projects. His philanthropic efforts span multiple organizations, including the One Campaign and Water.org.
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Filmography
| 2026 | The Odyssey · as Odysseus |
| 2026 | The Rip · as Lieutenant Dane Dumars |
| 2024 | The Instigators · as Rory |
| 2024 | IF · as Flower (voice) |
| 2024 | Drive-Away Dolls · as Senator Gary Channel |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer · as Leslie Groves |
| 2023 | SmartLess: On the Road (TV Series) |
| 2023 | Air · as Sonny Vaccaro |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder · as Actor Loki |
| 2021 | The Last Duel · as Sir Jean De Carrouges |
| 2021 | Stillwater · as Bill Baker |
| 2021 | No Sudden Move · as Mike Lowen (uncredited) |
| 2019 | Jay and Silent Bob Reboot · as Loki |
| 2019 | Ford v Ferrari · as Carroll Shelby |
| 2018 | Once Upon a Deadpool · as Redneck #2 |
| 2018 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (TV Series) |
| 2018 | Deadpool 2 · as Redneck #2 |
| 2018 | Unsane · as Detective Ferguson |
| 2017 | Downsizing · as Paul Safranek |
| 2017 | Suburbicon · as Gardner Lodge |
| 2017 | Thor: Ragnarok · as Actor Loki (uncredited) |
| 2017 | BOSTON: An American Running Story · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2016 | The Great Wall · as William |
| 2016 | Backpack Full of Cash · as Narrator |
| 2016 | Jason Bourne · as Jason Bourne |
| 2016 | Ares III: The Untold Story · as Mark Watney |
| 2015 | The Martian · as Mark Watney |
| 2014 | Interstellar · as Mann |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | The Monuments Men · as Lt. James Granger |
| 2013 | The Zero Theorem · as Management |
| 2013 | Elysium · as Max |
| 2013 | Behind the Candelabra · as Scott Thorson |
| 2012 | Promised Land · as Steve Butler |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen · as (archive Footage) |
| 2011 | We Bought a Zoo · as Benjamin Mee |
| 2011 | Happy Feet Two · as Bill (voice) |
| 2011 | Margaret · as Mr. Aaron |
| 2011 | American Teacher · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2011 | Contagion · as Mitch Emhoff |
| 2011 | The Adjustment Bureau · as David Norris |
| 2010 | True Grit · as Laboeuf |
| 2010 | Hereafter · as George Lonegan |
| 2010 | Green Zone · as Roy Miller |
| 2010 | Inside Job · as Narrator |
| 2009 | Invictus · as Francois Pienaar |
| 2009 | The Informant! · as Mark Whitacre |
| 2008 | Che: Part Two · as Fr. Schwartz |
| 2007 | Youth Without Youth · as Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited) |
| 2007 | The Bourne Ultimatum · as Jason Bourne |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen · as Linus Caldwell |
| 2007 | Running the Sahara · as Narrator |
| 2007 | Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood · as John Grady Cole |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd · as Edward Bell Wilson |
| 2006 | The Departed · as Colin |
| 2006 | 30 Rock (TV Series) · as Carol Burnett |
| 2005 | Syriana · as Bryan Woodman |
| 2005 | Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon · as Al Shepard (voice) |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm · as Wilhelm Grimm |
| 2004 | Ocean's Twelve · as Linus Caldwell |
| 2004 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan · as Sean Kelly |
| 2004 | The Bourne Supremacy · as Jason Bourne |
| 2004 | Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2004 | Jersey Girl · as Pr Exec #2 |
| 2004 | EuroTrip · as Donny |
| 2003 | Stuck on You · as Bob |
| 2003 | Journey To Planet Earth (TV Series) · as Narrator |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind · as Bachelor Matt |
| 2002 | Gerry · as Gerry |
| 2002 | The Bourne Identity · as Jason Bourne |
| 2002 | The Sum of All Fears · as Waiter |
| 2002 | The Third Wheel · as Kevin (uncredited) |
| 2002 | Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron · as Spirit (voice) |
| 2001 | The Majestic · as Luke Trimble (voice) |
| 2001 | Ocean's Eleven · as Linus Caldwell |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) · as Matt Damon (voice) |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back · as Matt Damon / Will Hunting |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester · as Steven Sanderson |
| 2000 | All the Pretty Horses · as John Grady |
| 2000 | The Legend of Bagger Vance · as Rannulph Junuh |
| 2000 | Titan A.E. · as Cale (voice) |
| 2000 | The 72nd Annual Academy Awards · as Tom Ripley |
| 1999 | The Talented Mr. Ripley · as Tom Ripley |
| 1999 | Dogma · as Loki |
| 1998 | Will & Grace (TV Series) · as Owen |
| 1998 | Rounders · as Mike Mcdermott |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan · as Private Ryan |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting · as Will Hunting |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker · as Rudy Baylor |
| 1997 | Chasing Amy · as Shawn Oran |
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire · as Ilario |
| 1995 | Glory Daze · as Edgar Pudwhacker |
| 1995 | The Good Old Boys · as Cotton Calloway |
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend · as 2nd Lt. Britton Davis |
| 1992 | School Ties · as Charlie Dillon |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) |
| 1990 | Rising Son · as Charlie Robinson |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams · as Baseball Fan (uncredited) |
| 1988 | The Good Mother · as Extra (uncredited) |
| 1988 | Mystic Pizza · as Steamer |