Matt Damon
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.
Filmography (83)
The Rip
Influenced
The Odyssey
The Accountant²
Kiss of the Spider Woman
IF
The Instigators
Drive-Away Dolls
Small Things Like These
Air
Oppenheimer
Thor: Love and Thunder
The Last Duel
Stillwater
No Sudden Move
Ford v Ferrari
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Deadpool 2
Unsane
Once Upon a Deadpool
Thor: Ragnarok
Downsizing
Suburbicon
Jason Bourne
The Great Wall
Manchester by the Sea
The Martian
Interstellar
The Monuments Men
Elysium
Behind the Candelabra
The Zero Theorem
Promised Land
The Adjustment Bureau
Margaret
Happy Feet Two
Contagion
We Bought a Zoo
True Grit
Hereafter
Green Zone
The Informant!
Invictus
Che: Part Two
The Bourne Ultimatum
Ocean's Thirteen
Youth Without Youth
Gone Baby Gone
The Departed
The Good Shepherd
The Brothers Grimm
Syriana
Feast
EuroTrip
The Bourne Supremacy
Ocean's Twelve
Jersey Girl
Stuck on You
The Bourne Identity
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Gerry
The Third Wheel
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Ocean's Eleven
The Majestic
Titan A.E.
All the Pretty Horses
Finding Forrester
The Legend of Bagger Vance
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Dogma
Saving Private Ryan
Rounders
Good Will Hunting
Chasing Amy
The Rainmaker
Courage Under Fire
Geronimo: An American Legend
School Ties
Field of Dreams
Mystic Pizza
