Matt Damon
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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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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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Saturday Night Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Daily Show
Entertainment Tonight
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Graham Norton Show
Today
Teen Choice Awards
Entourage
American Idol
30 Rock
The Jay Leno Show
Will & Grace
The Early Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Celebrities Uncensored
Project Greenlight
Geeking Out
SmartLess: On the Road
Life of Kylie
Ocean's Eight
The Bourne Legacy
Thor: Ragnarok
Ponyo
Field of Dreams
No Sudden Move
Deadpool 2
IF
Once Upon a Deadpool
Thor: Love and Thunder
The Oscars
Finding Forrester
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Loving Highsmith
EuroTrip
Interstellar
Jersey Girl
Happy Feet Two
Chasing Amy
Drive-Away Dolls
Saving Private Ryan
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
The Zero Theorem
Ocean's Eleven
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
Courage Under Fire
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Thirteen
Oppenheimer
True Grit
The Departed
Contagion
Dogma
School Ties
The Bourne Identity
The Adjustment Bureau
Elysium
Green Zone
Inside Job
The Bourne Ultimatum
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
We Bought a Zoo
The Martian
Stillwater
The Instigators
The Rainmaker
The Odyssey
The Great Wall
The Brothers Grimm
The Bourne Supremacy
Titan A.E.
Downsizing
Air
Good Will Hunting
Ford v Ferrari
The Informant!
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Rounders
Suburbicon
The Rip
The Good Shepherd
Jason Bourne
The Last Duel
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