Matt Damon profile
Actor profile

Matt Damon

8th October 1970 Boston, Massachusetts, USA Acting

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.

125 Movies 47 TV Shows 1 In Production 173 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Rip poster
The Rip 13th January 2026 as Lieutenant Dane Dumars
IF poster
IF 8th May 2024 as Flower (voice)
Air poster
Air 5th April 2023 as Sonny Vaccaro
Clerk poster
Clerk 17th March 2021 as Self
Unsane poster
Unsane 22nd March 2018 as Detective Ferguson
Boston poster
Boston 23rd February 2017 as Narrator (voice)
Plan B poster
Plan B 30th March 2011 as Narrator (voice)
Invictus poster
Invictus 11th December 2009 as Francois Pienaar
Syriana poster
Syriana 23rd November 2005 as Bryan Woodman
Gerry poster
Gerry 20th September 2002 as Gerry
Dogma poster
Dogma 4th October 1999 as Loki
Rounders poster
Rounders 11th September 1998 as Mike McDermott
Conan poster
Conan 8th November 2010 as Self
30 Rock poster
30 Rock 11th October 2006 as Carol Burnett
Today poster
Today 14th January 1952 as Self
The Odyssey poster Coming soon
The Odyssey 15th July 2026 as Odysseus