Matt Damon

Known for ActingBorn 1970-10-08 (age 55)Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Influenced

Women, War & Peace

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film

The Making of the Last Duel

Teen Choice Awards

Prince: 21 Nights in London

Interstellar

Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan

Heath Ledger: A Tribute

Oppenheimer

Encyclopedia of Useless Facts Around The Earth

SmartLess: On the Road

The Departed

Saving Private Ryan

Ford v Ferrari

Good Will Hunting

Saltlake Van Sant

MTV Movie & TV Awards

Boston

The Martian

Inside Job

The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'

Manchester by the Sea

Thor: Ragnarok

Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Deadpool 2

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

The Last Duel

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Inside the Actors Studio

30 Rock

Air

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Ultimatum

Ocean's Eleven

City on a Hill

Jay Leno's Garage

Entourage

True Grit

Gone Baby Gone

The Bourne Supremacy

The Rip

The Accountant²

Conan

The People Speak

Once Upon a Deadpool