Matt Damon
Born October 08, 1970 (Age: 55)
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Instigators
2024
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as Rory
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Age: 53
IF
2024
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as Flower (voice)
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Age: 53
Drive-Away Dolls
2024
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as Senator Gary Channel
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Age: 53
Oppenheimer
2023
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as Leslie Groves
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Age: 52
Air
2023
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as Sonny Vaccaro
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Age: 52
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
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as Actor Loki
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Age: 51
The Making of the Last Duel
2021
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as Self
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Age: 51
The Last Duel
2021
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as Sir Jean de Carrouges
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Age: 51
Stillwater
2021
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as Bill Baker
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Age: 50
Ford v Ferrari
2019
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as Carroll Shelby
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Age: 49
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
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as Loki
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Age: 49
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
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as Redneck #2
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Age: 48
Deadpool 2
2018
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as Redneck #2
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Age: 47
Unsane
2018
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as Detective Ferguson
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Age: 47
Downsizing
2017
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as Paul Safranek
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Age: 47
Suburbicon
2017
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as Gardner Lodge
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Age: 47
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
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as Actor Loki (uncredited)
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Age: 46
The Great Wall
2016
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as William
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Age: 46
Jason Bourne
2016
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as Jason Bourne
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Age: 45
The Martian
2015
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as Mark Watney
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Age: 44
Interstellar
2014
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as Mann
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Age: 44
The Monuments Men
2014
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as Lt. James Granger
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Age: 43
Elysium
2013
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as Max
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Age: 42
Behind the Candelabra
2013
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as Scott Thorson
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Age: 42
Promised Land
2012
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as Steve Butler
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Age: 41
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
2012
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as Self
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Age: 41
We Bought a Zoo
2011
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as Benjamin Mee
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Age: 41
Happy Feet Two
2011
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as Bill (voice)
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Age: 41
No Image
Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
2011
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as Self
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Age: 40
Margaret
2011
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as Mr. Aaron
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Age: 40
Contagion
2011
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as Mitch Emhoff
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Age: 40
The Adjustment Bureau
2011
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as David Norris
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Age: 40
True Grit
2010
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as LaBoeuf
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Age: 40
Hereafter
2010
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as George Lonegan
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Age: 40
Inside Job
2010
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as Narrator
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Age: 40
Green Zone
2010
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as Roy Miller
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Age: 39
Invictus
2009
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as Francois Pienaar
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Age: 39
The Informant!
2009
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as Mark Whitacre
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Age: 38
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
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as Self
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Age: 38
Che: Part Two
2008
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as Fr. Schwartz
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Age: 38
Youth Without Youth
2007
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as Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
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Age: 37
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
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as Jason Bourne
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Age: 36
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
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as Linus Caldwell
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Age: 36
The Good Shepherd
2006
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as Edward Bell Wilson
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Age: 36
The Departed
2006
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as Colin
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Age: 35
Syriana
2005
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as Bryan Woodman
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Age: 35
The Brothers Grimm
2005
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as Wilhelm Grimm
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Age: 34
Ocean's Twelve
2004
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as Linus Caldwell
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Age: 34
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
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as Jason Bourne
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Age: 33
Jersey Girl
2004
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as PR Exec #2
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Age: 33
EuroTrip
2004
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as Donny
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Age: 33
Stuck on You
2003
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as Bob
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Age: 33
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
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as Bachelor Matt
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Age: 32
Gerry
2002
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as Gerry
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Age: 31
The Bourne Identity
2002
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as Jason Bourne
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Age: 31
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
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as Spirit (voice)
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Age: 31
The Majestic
2001
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as Luke Trimble (voice)
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Age: 31
Ocean's Eleven
2001
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as Linus Caldwell
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Age: 31
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
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as Matt Damon / Will Hunting
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Age: 30
Finding Forrester
2000
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as Steven Sanderson
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Age: 30
All the Pretty Horses
2000
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as John Grady
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Age: 30
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
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as Rannulph Junuh
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Age: 30
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
2000
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as Self
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Age: 29
Titan A.E.
2000
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as Cale (voice)
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Age: 29
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999
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as Tom Ripley
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Age: 29
No Image
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
1999
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as Self
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Age: 29
Dogma
1999
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as Loki
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Age: 28
Rounders
1998
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as Mike McDermott
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Age: 27
Saving Private Ryan
1998
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as Private Ryan
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Age: 27
Good Will Hunting
1997
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as Will Hunting
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Age: 27
The Rainmaker
1997
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as Rudy Baylor
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Age: 27
Courage Under Fire
1996
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as Ilario
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Age: 25
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
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as 2nd Lt. Britton Davis
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Age: 23
School Ties
1992
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as Charlie Dillon
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Age: 21
Field of Dreams
1989
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as Baseball Fan (uncredited)
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Age: 18
The Good Mother
1988
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as Extra (uncredited)
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Age: 18
Mystic Pizza
1988
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as Steamer
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Age: 18