Matt Damon
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.
Acting (115 movies)
Ocean's Eleven
2001
Ocean's Twelve
2004
Syriana
2005
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Good Will Hunting
1997
The Good Shepherd
2006
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999
The Departed
2006
Rounders
1998
Chasing Amy
1997
Stuck on You
2003
Dogma
1999
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
Gerry
2002
Courage Under Fire
1996
The Third Wheel
2002
The Brothers Grimm
2005
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
Mystic Pizza
1988
All the Pretty Horses
2000
Invictus
2009
Green Zone
2010
The Informant!
2009
Titan A.E.
2000
Youth Without Youth
2007
The Making of the Last Duel
2021
The Rainmaker
1997
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
EuroTrip
2004
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma
2002
School Ties
1992
The Adjustment Bureau
2011
Hereafter
2010
Inside Job
2010
Margaret
2011
True Grit
2010
Clerk
2021
Drive-Away Dolls
2024
Contagion
2011
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
Happy Feet Two
2011
Elysium
2013
We Bought a Zoo
2011
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
2000
The Monuments Men
2014
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
2023
The Zero Theorem
2013
Promised Land
2012
Interstellar
2014
Behind the Candelabra
2013
Air
2023
IF
2024
Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life
2020
Radioman
2012
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'
2007
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Finding Forrester
2000
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
The Martian
2015
Oppenheimer
2023
The Great Wall
2016
Jason Bourne
2016
The Bourne Identity
2002
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
The Instigators
2024
Die Clint Eastwood Story
2018
Jersey Girl
2004
His Way
2011
The Roast of Tom Brady
2024
Crossing Criminal Cultures
2007
The Rip
2026
Suburbicon
2017
Downsizing
2017
Saltlake Van Sant
2003
2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film
2007
Prince: 21 Nights in London
2008
The Majestic
2001
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
Rising Son
1990
The Man Who Saved the World
2014
Backpack Full of Cash
2016
Teenage Paparazzo
2010
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
2004
Glory Daze
1995
Plan B
2011
Unsane
2018
Deadpool 2
2018
Ford v Ferrari
2019
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
2016
Stillwater
2021
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
The Last Duel
2021
Che: Part Two
2008
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
2005
The Good Old Boys
1995
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Good Will Hunting | 1997 | Writer |
| Speakeasy | 2002 | Executive Producer |
| Stolen Summer | 2002 | Producer |
| The Third Wheel | 2002 | Executive Producer |
| Gerry | 2002 | Writer |
| The Battle of Shaker Heights | 2003 | Executive Producer |
| Feast | 2005 | Executive Producer |
| Running the Sahara | 2007 | Producer |
| The People Speak | 2009 | Executive Producer |
| Promised Land | 2012 | Writer |
| Promised Land | 2012 | Producer |
| The Leisure Class | 2015 | Producer |
| Jason Bourne | 2016 | Producer |
| Manchester by the Sea | 2016 | Producer |
| Bending the Arc | 2017 | Executive Producer |
| The Last Duel | 2021 | Screenplay |
| The Last Duel | 2021 | Producer |
| Air | 2023 | Producer |
| For People in Trouble | 2023 | Producer |
| Kiss the Future | 2024 | Producer |
| The Instigators | 2024 | Producer |
| Small Things Like These | 2024 | Producer |
| Unstoppable | 2024 | Executive Producer |
| The Accountant² | 2025 | Executive Producer |
| Kiss of the Spider Woman | 2025 | Executive Producer |
| The Rip | 2026 | Producer |