1970-10-08 Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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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The Odyssey | Odysseus | 2026-07-15 |
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The Rip | Lt. Dane Dumars | 2026-01-15 |
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Clint Eastwood : la légende | Self | 2025-05-23 |
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Netflix Tudum 2025 | Self | 2025-05-30 |
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IF | Flower (voice) | 2024-05-08 |
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The Instigators | Rory | 2024-08-02 |
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Drive-Away Dolls | Senator Gary Channel | 2024-02-22 |
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The Roast of Tom Brady | Self (voice) | 2024-05-05 |
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Air | Sonny Vaccaro | 2023-04-05 |
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Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer | Self - Leslie Groves Jr. | 2023-07-15 |
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Oppenheimer | Leslie Groves | 2023-07-19 |
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Thor: Love and Thunder | Actor Loki | 2022-07-06 |
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder | Self - Actor Loki | 2022-09-08 |
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No Sudden Move | Mike Lowen (uncredited) | 2021-06-24 |
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The Making of the Last Duel | Self | 2021-11-29 |
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Clerk | Self | 2021-03-17 |
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The Last Duel | Sir Jean de Carrouges | 2021-10-13 |
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Stillwater | Bill Baker | 2021-07-29 |
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Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life | Self | 2020-02-11 |
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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot | Loki | 2019-10-15 |
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Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis | Self | 2019-12-06 |
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Ford v Ferrari | Carroll Shelby | 2019-11-13 |
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Unsane | Detective Ferguson | 2018-03-22 |
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Once Upon a Deadpool | Redneck #2 | 2018-12-11 |
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Die Clint Eastwood Story | Self | 2018-02-07 |
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Deadpool 2 | Redneck #2 | 2018-05-15 |
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Downsizing | Paul Safranek | 2017-12-22 |
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Boston | Narrator (voice) | 2017-02-23 |
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Suburbicon | Gardner Lodge | 2017-10-26 |
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Thor: Ragnarok | Actor Loki (uncredited) | 2017-10-02 |
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Backpack Full of Cash | Narrator | 2016-10-22 |
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The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' | Self | 2016-06-07 |
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The Great Wall | William | 2016-12-16 |
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Jason Bourne | Jason Bourne | 2016-07-27 |
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The Martian | Mark Watney | 2015-09-30 |
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The Man Who Saved the World | Self | 2014-08-13 |
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The Monuments Men | Lt. James Granger | 2014-01-24 |
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Interstellar | Mann | 2014-11-05 |
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Elysium | Max | 2013-08-07 |
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The Zero Theorem | Management | 2013-09-20 |
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Behind the Candelabra | Scott Thorson | 2013-05-26 |
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Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later | Self | 2012-08-21 |
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Radioman | Self | 2012-12-07 |
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Promised Land | Steve Butler | 2012-09-23 |
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Final Cut: Hölgyeim és uraim | (archive footage) | 2012-02-04 |
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His Way | Self | 2011-03-04 |
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The Adjustment Bureau | David Norris | 2011-03-03 |
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Plan B | Narrator (voice) | 2011-03-30 |
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Margaret | Mr. Aaron | 2011-09-30 |
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We Bought a Zoo | Benjamin Mee | 2011-11-26 |
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Contagion | Mitch Emhoff | 2011-09-08 |
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American Teacher | Narrator (voice) | 2011-05-03 |
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Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division | Self | 2011-10-01 |
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Happy Feet Two | Bill (voice) | 2011-11-17 |
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Green Zone | Roy Miller | 2010-03-11 |
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Teenage Paparazzo | Self | 2010-01-22 |
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Hereafter | George Lonegan | 2010-10-22 |
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Inside Job | Narrator | 2010-10-08 |
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True Grit | LaBoeuf | 2010-12-22 |
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Heath Ledger: A Tribute | Self | 2009-06-01 |
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Invictus | Francois Pienaar | 2009-12-11 |
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The Informant! | Mark Whitacre | 2009-09-18 |
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Che: Part Two | Fr. Schwartz | 2008-12-12 |
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Notes on an American Film Director at Work | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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Prince: 21 Nights in London | Self | 2008-06-07 |
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2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film | Narrator | 2007-11-27 |
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Crossing Criminal Cultures | Self | 2007-02-13 |
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Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' | Self | 2007-02-13 |
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The Bourne Ultimatum | Jason Bourne | 2007-08-03 |
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Ocean's Thirteen | Linus Caldwell | 2007-06-05 |
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Youth Without Youth | Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited) | 2007-10-26 |
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Coda: Thirty Years Later | Self | 2007-12-09 |
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The Departed | Colin | 2006-10-04 |
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The Good Shepherd | Edward Bell Wilson | 2006-12-11 |
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Syriana | Bryan Woodman | 2005-11-23 |
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Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon | Al Shepard (voice) | 2005-09-23 |
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The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life | Self | 2005-12-20 |
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The Brothers Grimm | Wilhelm Grimm | 2005-08-26 |
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After Frank | Self | 2005-09-30 |
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Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party | Self | 2004-11-17 |
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Jersey Girl | PR Exec #2 | 2004-03-25 |
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Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen | Self | 2004-04-20 |
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Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You | Self | 2004-04-20 |
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Ocean's Twelve | Linus Caldwell | 2004-12-09 |
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Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train | Narrator (voice) | 2004-06-18 |
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The Bourne Supremacy | Jason Bourne | 2004-07-23 |
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EuroTrip | Donny | 2004-02-20 |
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Saltlake Van Sant | Self | 2003-11-11 |
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Stuck on You | Bob | 2003-12-10 |
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron | Spirit (voice) | 2002-05-24 |
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Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma | Self | 2002-09-03 |
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The Bourne Identity | Jason Bourne | 2002-06-14 |
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The Third Wheel | Kevin (uncredited) | 2002-05-31 |
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Gerry | Gerry | 2002-09-20 |
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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Bachelor Matt | 2002-12-31 |
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The Majestic | Luke Trimble (voice) | 2001-12-21 |
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Matt Damon / Will Hunting | 2001-08-22 |
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Ocean's Eleven | Linus Caldwell | 2001-12-07 |
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Reflections on 'the Talented Mr. Ripley' | Self | 2000-01-01 |
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The Legend of Bagger Vance | Rannulph Junuh | 2000-11-02 |
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Titan A.E. | Cale (voice) | 2000-06-16 |
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All the Pretty Horses | John Grady | 2000-12-11 |
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Finding Forrester | Steven Sanderson | 2000-12-21 |
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Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' | Self | 2000-06-27 |
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Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan | Self | 1999-11-02 |
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The Talented Mr. Ripley | Tom Ripley | 1999-12-25 |
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The Talented Mr. Ripley: Making the Soundtrack | Self | 1999-01-01 |
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Dogma | Loki | 1999-10-04 |
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Saving Private Ryan | Private Ryan | 1998-07-24 |
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Rounders | Mike McDermott | 1998-09-11 |
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Good Will Hunting | Will Hunting | 1997-12-05 |
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Chasing Amy | Shawn Oran | 1997-04-04 |
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The Rainmaker | Rudy Baylor | 1997-11-18 |
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Courage Under Fire | Ilario | 1996-07-04 |
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The Good Old Boys | Cotton Calloway | 1995-03-05 |
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Glory Daze | Edgar Pudwhacker | 1995-10-01 |
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Geronimo: An American Legend | 2nd Lt. Britton Davis | 1993-12-10 |
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School Ties | Charlie Dillon | 1992-09-18 |
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Rising Son | Charlie Robinson | 1990-07-23 |
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Field of Dreams | Baseball Fan (uncredited) | 1989-04-21 |
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The Good Mother | Extra (uncredited) | 1988-11-04 |
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Mystic Pizza | Steamer | 1988-10-13 |
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Ocean's Fourteen | Linus Caldwell |