Matt Damon
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.
Movies (120)
The Odyssey
2026
Influenced
2026
The Rip
2026
Netflix Tudum 2025
2025
The Instigators
2024
IF
2024
The Roast of Tom Brady
2024
Drive-Away Dolls
2024
Oppenheimer
2023
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
2023
Air
2023
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
2022
The Making of the Last Duel
2021
The Last Duel
2021
Stillwater
2021
No Sudden Move
2021
Clerk
2021
Dispatches from the Gulf
2020
Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life
2020
Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis
2019
Ford v Ferrari
2019
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
Once Upon a Deadpool
2018
Deadpool 2
2018
Unsane
2018
Die Clint Eastwood Story
2018
Downsizing
2017
Suburbicon
2017
Thor: Ragnarok
2017
Boston
2017
The Great Wall
2016
Backpack Full of Cash
2016
Jason Bourne
2016
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
2016
The Martian
2015
Interstellar
2014
The Man Who Saved the World
2014
The Monuments Men
2014
The Zero Theorem
2013
Elysium
2013
Behind the Candelabra
2013
Radioman
2012
Promised Land
2012
Reflecting On A Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
We Bought a Zoo
2011
Happy Feet Two
2011
Margaret
2011
Contagion
2011
American Teacher
2011
Plan B
2011
His Way
2011
The Adjustment Bureau
2011
True Grit
2010
Hereafter
2010
Inside Job
2010
Teenage Paparazzo
2010
Green Zone
2010
Invictus
2009
The Informant!
2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
Che: Part Two
2008
Prince: 21 Nights in London
2008
Notes on an American Film Director at Work
2008
2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film
2007
Youth Without Youth
2007
The Bourne Ultimatum
2007
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'
2007
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'
2007
Crossing Criminal Cultures
2007
The Good Shepherd
2006
The Departed
2006
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life
2005
Syriana
2005
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
2005
The Brothers Grimm
2005
Ocean's Twelve
2004
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004
The Bourne Supremacy
2004
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
2004
Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen
2004
Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You
2004
Jersey Girl
2004
EuroTrip
2004
Stuck on You
2003
Saltlake Van Sant
2003
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
Gerry
2002
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma
2002
The Bourne Identity
2002
The Third Wheel
2002
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
The Majestic
2001
Ocean's Eleven
2001
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
Finding Forrester
2000
All the Pretty Horses
2000
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
2000
Titan A.E.
2000
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999
Dogma
1999
Rounders
1998
Saving Private Ryan
1998
Jay and Silent Bob's Video Stash
1998
Good Will Hunting
1997
The Rainmaker
1997
Chasing Amy
1997
Courage Under Fire
1996
Glory Daze
1995
The Good Old Boys
1995
Geronimo: An American Legend
1993
School Ties
1992
Rising Son
1990
Field of Dreams
1989
The Good Mother
1988
Mystic Pizza
1988
Ocean's Fourteen
TV Shows (52)
Skip Intro
2026
Believers: Boston Red Sox
2025
Encyclopedia of Useless Facts Around The Earth
2023
SmartLess: On the Road
2023
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
2018
Life of Kylie
2017
Geeking Out
2016
Jay Leno's Garage
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
ARES: live
2015
Hot Ones
2015
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014
Women, War & Peace
2011
Conan
2010
The Jay Leno Show
2009
Live from Studio Five
2009
The Graham Norton Show
2007
30 Rock
2006
De Wereld Draait Door
2005
Entourage
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Celebrities Uncensored
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
American Idol
2002
Project Greenlight
2001
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
The Early Show
1999
The Early Show
1999
Teen Choice Awards
1999
Will & Grace
1998
The View
1997
The Daily Show
1996
Inside the Actors Studio
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Morgenmagazin
1992
MTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Entertainment Tonight
1981
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Oscars
1953
Today
1952
Golden Globe Awards
1944