Matt Damon
Acting
Biography
Matthew Paige Damon, born on 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.
Born: October 8, 1970
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Odysseus
as Lt. Dane Dumars
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Rory
as Flower (voice)
as Self (voice)
as Senator Gary Channel
as Leslie Groves
as Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
as Sonny Vaccaro
as Self - Actor Loki
as Actor Loki
as Self
as Sir Jean de Carrouges
as Bill Baker
as Mike Lowen (uncredited)
as Self
as Self - Contestant
as Carroll Shelby
as Loki
as Self
as Redneck #2
as Redneck #2
as Detective Ferguson
as Self
as Paul Safranek
as Gardner Lodge
as Actor Loki (uncredited)
as Self
as Narrator (voice)
as William
as Narrator
as Jason Bourne
as Self
as Self
as Mark Watney
as Mark Watney
as Self
as Mann
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Lt. James Granger
as Management
as Max
as Scott Thorson
as Self
as Steve Butler
as (archive footage)
as Benjamin Mee
as Bill (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Aaron Caije
as Mitch Emhoff
as Narrator (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Self
as David Norris
as LaBoeuf
as Self
as George Lonegan
as Narrator
as Roy Miller
as Self
as Francois Pienaar
as Mark Whitacre
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Fr. Schwartz
as Self
as Self
as Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
as Jason Bourne
as Linus Caldwell
as Self
as Self
as Edward Bell Wilson
as Carol Burnett
as Colin
as Bryan Woodman
as Self
as Al Shepard (voice)
as Wilhelm Grimm
as Linus Caldwell
as Self
as Jason Bourne
as Matt Damon
as Narrator (voice)
as PR Exec #2
as Donny
as Bob
as Self
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Bachelor Matt
as Gerry
as Jason Bourne
as Self
as Kevin (uncredited)
as Spirit (voice)
as Luke Trimble (voice)
as Linus Caldwell
as Self
as Matt Damon
as Matt Damon (voice)
as Matt Damon / Will Hunting
as Steven Sanderson
as John Grady
as Rannulph Junuh
as Cale (voice)
as Tom Ripley
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Loki
as Self - Nominee
as Owen
as Mike McDermott
as Private Ryan
as Will Hunting
as Rudy Baylor
as Self - Guest
as Shawn Oran
as Self
as Ilario
as Edgar Pudwhacker
as Cotton Calloway
as Self
as 2nd Lt. Britton Davis
as Self - Guest
as Charlie Dillon
as Self
as Self
as Charlie Robinson
as Baseball Fan (uncredited)
as Extra (uncredited)
as Steamer
as Self
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Self - Host
as Self
as Self
as Self - Nominee / Presenter