Matt Damon

Acting · Born 1970-10-08 in 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…

Filmography

• Ocean's Eleven as Linus Caldwell
• Saving Private Ryan as Private Ryan
• Good Will Hunting as Will Hunting
• The Talented Mr. Ripley as Tom Ripley
• The Departed as Colin
• Rounders as Mike McDermott
• Dogma as Loki
• The Bourne Ultimatum as Jason Bourne
• The Bourne Supremacy as Jason Bourne
• Invictus as Francois Pienaar

TV

• Inside the Actors Studio as Self
• The Daily Show as Self
• The Bernie Mac Show as Matt Damon
• Today as Self
• Entourage as Matt Damon
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• American Idol as Self
• The Early Show as Self
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent as Matt Damon (voice)
• 30 Rock as Carol Burnett