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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as Will Hunting
as Private Ryan
as Colin
as Loki
as Linus Caldwell
as Max
as Spirit (voice)
as Benjamin Mee
as Jason Bourne
as Mike McDermott
as Linus Caldwell
as Linus Caldwell
as Jason Bourne
as Donny
as David Norris
as Charlie Dillon
as Mitch Emhoff
as Wilhelm Grimm
as LaBoeuf
as Senator Gary Channel
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as Self
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as Matt Damon (voice)
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as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
4 episodes
as Self - Host
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as Carol Burnett
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as Self - Nominee / Presenter
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as Matt Damon
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as Owen
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