Matt Damon
ACTING 1970

Matt Damon

Born: 1970-10-08 Age: 55 Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Matthew Paige Damon (born 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.

Filmography

2026
The Odyssey Not Yet Added
Role: Odysseus
2026
The Rip Not Yet Added
Role: Lieutenant Dane Dumars
2026
Influenced Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2025
Netflix Tudum 2025 Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2025
Clint Eastwood : la légende Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2024
IF Not Yet Added
Role: Flower (voice)
2024
The Instigators Not Yet Added
Role: Rory
2024
Drive-Away Dolls Not Yet Added
Role: Senator Gary Channel
2024
The Roast of Tom Brady Not Yet Added
Role: Self (voice)
2023
Oppenheimer View Summary
Role: Leslie Groves
2023
Air View Summary
Role: Sonny Vaccaro
2023
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Not Yet Added
Role: Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
2022
Thor: Love and Thunder Not Yet Added
Role: Actor Loki
2022
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder Not Yet Added
Role: Self - Actor Loki
2021
The Last Duel Not Yet Added
Role: Sir Jean de Carrouges
2021
Stillwater Not Yet Added
Role: Bill Baker
2021
No Sudden Move Not Yet Added
Role: Mike Lowen (uncredited)
2021
Clerk Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2021
The Making of the Last Duel Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2020
Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2020
Dispatches from the Gulf Not Yet Added
Role: (voice)
2019
Ford v Ferrari Not Yet Added
Role: Carroll Shelby
2019
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Not Yet Added
Role: Loki
2019
Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2018
Deadpool 2 Not Yet Added
Role: Redneck #2
2018
Once Upon a Deadpool Not Yet Added
Role: Redneck #2
2018
Unsane Not Yet Added
Role: Detective Ferguson
2018
Die Clint Eastwood Story Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2017
Thor: Ragnarok Not Yet Added
Role: Actor Loki (uncredited)
2017
Downsizing Not Yet Added
Role: Paul Safranek
2017
Suburbicon Not Yet Added
Role: Gardner Lodge
2017
Boston Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator (voice)
2016
The Great Wall Not Yet Added
Role: William
2016
Jason Bourne Not Yet Added
Role: Jason Bourne
2016
Backpack Full of Cash Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator
2016
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2015
The Martian View Summary
Role: Mark Watney
2014
Interstellar View Summary
Role: Mann
2014
The Monuments Men Not Yet Added
Role: Lt. James Granger
2014
The Man Who Saved the World Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2013
Elysium Not Yet Added
Role: Max
2013
Behind the Candelabra Not Yet Added
Role: Scott Thorson
2013
The Zero Theorem Not Yet Added
Role: Management
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen Not Yet Added
Role: (archive footage)
2012
Radioman Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2012
Promised Land Not Yet Added
Role: Steve Butler
2012
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2011
Contagion View Summary
Role: Mitch Emhoff
2011
The Adjustment Bureau Not Yet Added
Role: David Norris
2011
We Bought a Zoo Not Yet Added
Role: Benjamin Mee
2011
Happy Feet Two Not Yet Added
Role: Bill (voice)
2011
Margaret Not Yet Added
Role: Mr. Aaron
2011
His Way Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2011
American Teacher Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator (voice)
2011
Plan B Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator (voice)
2010
True Grit Not Yet Added
Role: LaBoeuf
2010
Hereafter View Summary
Role: George Lonegan
2010
Green Zone Not Yet Added
Role: Roy Miller
2010
Inside Job Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator
2010
Teenage Paparazzo Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2009
Invictus Not Yet Added
Role: Francois Pienaar
2009
The Informant! Not Yet Added
Role: Mark Whitacre
2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2008
Che: Part Two Not Yet Added
Role: Fr. Schwartz
2008
Notes on an American Film Director at Work Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2008
Prince: 21 Nights in London Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2007
The Bourne Ultimatum Not Yet Added
Role: Jason Bourne
2007
Ocean's Thirteen Not Yet Added
Role: Linus Caldwell
2007
Youth Without Youth Not Yet Added
Role: Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
2007
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2007
Crossing Criminal Cultures Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2007
2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator
2007
Coda: Thirty Years Later Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2007
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker' Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2006
The Departed View Summary
Role: Colin
2006
The Good Shepherd Not Yet Added
Role: Edward Bell Wilson
2005
The Brothers Grimm Not Yet Added
Role: Wilhelm Grimm
2005
Syriana Not Yet Added
Role: Bryan Woodman
2005
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Not Yet Added
Role: Al Shepard (voice)
2005
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2005
After Frank Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2004
EuroTrip Not Yet Added
Role: Donny
2004
Ocean's Twelve Not Yet Added
Role: Linus Caldwell
2004
The Bourne Supremacy Not Yet Added
Role: Jason Bourne
2004
Jersey Girl Not Yet Added
Role: PR Exec #2
2004
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2004
Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2004
Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2004
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Not Yet Added
Role: Narrator (voice)
2003
Stuck on You Not Yet Added
Role: Bob
2003
Saltlake Van Sant Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2002
The Bourne Identity Not Yet Added
Role: Jason Bourne
2002
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Not Yet Added
Role: Spirit (voice)
2002
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Not Yet Added
Role: Bachelor Matt
2002
Gerry Not Yet Added
Role: Gerry
2002
The Third Wheel Not Yet Added
Role: Kevin (uncredited)
2002
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2001
Ocean's Eleven Not Yet Added
Role: Linus Caldwell
2001
The Majestic Not Yet Added
Role: Luke Trimble (voice)
2001
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Not Yet Added
Role: Matt Damon / Will Hunting
2000
Titan A.E. Not Yet Added
Role: Cale (voice)
2000
Finding Forrester Not Yet Added
Role: Steven Sanderson
2000
The Legend of Bagger Vance Not Yet Added
Role: Rannulph Junuh
2000
All the Pretty Horses Not Yet Added
Role: John Grady
2000
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' Not Yet Added
Role: Self
2000
Reflections on 'the Talented Mr. Ripley' Not Yet Added
Role: Self
1999
The Talented Mr. Ripley Not Yet Added
Role: Tom Ripley
1999
Dogma Not Yet Added
Role: Loki
1999
The Talented Mr. Ripley: Making the Soundtrack Not Yet Added
Role: Self
1999
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan Not Yet Added
Role: Self
1998
Role: Private Ryan
1998
Rounders Not Yet Added
Role: Mike McDermott
1998
Jay and Silent Bob's Video Stash Not Yet Added
Role: Cable Guy
1997
Good Will Hunting Not Yet Added
Role: Will Hunting
1997
The Rainmaker Not Yet Added
Role: Rudy Baylor
1997
Chasing Amy Not Yet Added
Role: Shawn Oran
1996
Courage Under Fire Not Yet Added
Role: Ilario
1995
Glory Daze Not Yet Added
Role: Edgar Pudwhacker
1995
The Good Old Boys Not Yet Added
Role: Cotton Calloway
1993
Geronimo: An American Legend Not Yet Added
Role: 2nd Lt. Britton Davis
1992
School Ties Not Yet Added
Role: Charlie Dillon
1990
Rising Son Not Yet Added
Role: Charlie Robinson
1989
Field of Dreams Not Yet Added
Role: Baseball Fan (uncredited)
1988
Mystic Pizza Not Yet Added
Role: Steamer
1988
The Good Mother Not Yet Added
Role: Extra (uncredited)
Ocean's Fourteen Not Yet Added
Role: Linus Caldwell