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Matt Damon

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.

Filmography

2014
Interstellar

as Mann

Movie
2023
Oppenheimer

as Leslie Groves

Movie
2001
Ocean's Eleven

as Linus Caldwell

Movie
2006
The Departed

as Colin

Movie
2019
Ford v Ferrari

as Carroll Shelby

Movie
2007
The Bourne Ultimatum

as Jason Bourne

Movie
2004
The Bourne Supremacy

as Jason Bourne

Movie
2016
Jason Bourne

as Jason Bourne

Movie
2018
Deadpool 2

as Redneck #2

Movie
2002
The Bourne Identity

as Jason Bourne

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2004
Ocean's Twelve

as Linus Caldwell

Movie
2007
Ocean's Thirteen

as Linus Caldwell

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2015
The Martian

as Mark Watney

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1998
Saving Private Ryan

as Private Ryan

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1997
Good Will Hunting

as Will Hunting

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1999
Dogma

as Loki

Movie
2010
True Grit

as LaBoeuf

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2014
The Monuments Men

as Lt. James Granger

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2022
Thor: Love and Thunder

as Actor Loki

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