Matt Damon
Acting
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 of
Matt Damon
Odysseus
... 2026
Lt. Dane Dumars
... 2026
Self
... 2025
... 2025
Rory
... 2024
Flower (voice)
... 2024
Self (voice)
... 2024
Senator Gary Channel
... 2024
Leslie Groves
... 2023
Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
... 2023
Sonny Vaccaro
... 2023
Self - Actor Loki
... 2022
Actor Loki
... 2022
... 2021
Sir Jean de Carrouges
... 2021
Bill Baker
... 2021
Mike Lowen (uncredited)
... 2021
Self
... 2021
... 2020
... 2019
Carroll Shelby
... 2019
... 2019
Redneck #2
... 2018
Redneck #2
... 2018
Detective Ferguson
... 2018
... 2018
Paul Safranek
... 2017
Gardner Lodge
... 2017
Actor Loki (uncredited)
... 2017
Narrator (voice)
... 2017
William
... 2016
Narrator
... 2016
Jason Bourne
... 2016
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Mark Watney
... 2015
Mann
... 2014
... 2014
Lt. James Granger
... 2014
Management
... 2013
Max
... 2013
Scott Thorson
... 2013
Self
... 2012
Steve Butler
... 2012
(archive footage)
... 2012
Benjamin Mee
... 2011
Bill (voice)
... 2011
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Mr. Aaron
... 2011
Mitch Emhoff
... 2011
Narrator (voice)
... 2011
Narrator (voice)
... 2011
Self
... 2011
David Norris
... 2011
LaBoeuf
... 2010
George Lonegan
... 2010
Narrator
... 2010
Roy Miller
... 2010
Self
... 2010
Francois Pienaar
... 2009
Mark Whitacre
... 2009
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Fr. Schwartz
... 2008
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Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
... 2007
Jason Bourne
... 2007
Linus Caldwell
... 2007
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Edward Bell Wilson
... 2006
Colin
... 2006
... 2005
Bryan Woodman
... 2005
Self
... 2005
Al Shepard (voice)
... 2005
Wilhelm Grimm
... 2005
Linus Caldwell
... 2004
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Jason Bourne
... 2004
Narrator (voice)
... 2004
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PR Exec #2
... 2004
Donny
... 2004
Bob
... 2003
Self
... 2003
Bachelor Matt
... 2002
Gerry
... 2002
... 2002
Jason Bourne
... 2002
Kevin (uncredited)
... 2002
Spirit (voice)
... 2002
Luke Trimble (voice)
... 2001
Linus Caldwell
... 2001
Matt Damon / Will Hunting
... 2001
Steven Sanderson
... 2000
John Grady
... 2000
Rannulph Junuh
... 2000
... 2000
Cale (voice)
... 2000
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Tom Ripley
... 1999
... 1999
Loki
... 1999
... 1999
Mike McDermott
... 1998
Private Ryan
... 1998
Will Hunting
... 1997
Rudy Baylor
... 1997
Shawn Oran
... 1997
Ilario
... 1996
Edgar Pudwhacker
... 1995
Cotton Calloway
... 1995
2nd Lt. Britton Davis
... 1993
Charlie Dillon
... 1992
Charlie Robinson
... 1990
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
... 1989
Extra (uncredited)
... 1988
Steamer
... 1988
Linus Caldwell