Matt Damon
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.
Known for
Acting175
movieThe Odyssey
2026
Odysseus
tvSkip Intro
2026
Self - Guest
movieThe Rip
2026
Lieutenant Dane Dumars
movieIF
2024
Flower (voice)
movieThe Roast of Tom Brady
2024
Self (voice)
movieDrive-Away Dolls
2024
Senator Gary Channel
movieOppenheimer
2023
Leslie Groves
movieInside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
2023
Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
movieAir
2023
Sonny Vaccaro
movieThor: Love and Thunder
2022
Actor Loki
movieThe Last Duel
2021
Sir Jean de Carrouges
movieStillwater
2021
Bill Baker
movieNo Sudden Move
2021
Mike Lowen (uncredited)
movieClerk
2021
Self
tvWho Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
Self - Contestant
movieFord v Ferrari
2019
Carroll Shelby
movieOnce Upon a Deadpool
2018
Redneck #2
movieDeadpool 2
2018
Redneck #2
movieUnsane
2018
Detective Ferguson
movieDownsizing
2017
Paul Safranek
movieSuburbicon
2017
Gardner Lodge
movieThor: Ragnarok
2017
Actor Loki (uncredited)
movieBoston
2017
Narrator (voice)
movieThe Great Wall
2016
William
movieBackpack Full of Cash
2016
Narrator
movieJason Bourne
2016
Jason Bourne
movieThe Martian
2015
Mark Watney
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self - Guest
tvARES: live
2015
Mark Watney
tvHot Ones
2015
Self
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self - Guest / Self
movieThe Monuments Men
2014
Lt. James Granger
movieThe Zero Theorem
2013
Management
movieBehind the Candelabra
2013
Scott Thorson
moviePromised Land
2012
Steve Butler
movieFinal Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
(archive footage)
movieWe Bought a Zoo
2011
Benjamin Mee
movieHappy Feet Two
2011
Bill (voice)
tvWomen, War & Peace
2011
Narrator (voice)
movieMargaret
2011
Mr. Aaron
movieContagion
2011
Mitch Emhoff
movieAmerican Teacher
2011
Narrator (voice)
moviePlan B
2011
Narrator (voice)
movieHis Way
2011
Self
movieThe Adjustment Bureau
2011
David Norris
movieTrue Grit
2010
LaBoeuf
tvConan
2010
Self
movieHereafter
2010
George Lonegan
movieInside Job
2010
Narrator
movieGreen Zone
2010
Roy Miller
movieInvictus
2009
Francois Pienaar
movieThe Informant!
2009
Mark Whitacre
movieChe: Part Two
2008
Fr. Schwartz
movieYouth Without Youth
2007
Life Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
movieThe Bourne Ultimatum
2007
Jason Bourne
movieOcean's Thirteen
2007
Linus Caldwell
movieThe Good Shepherd
2006
Edward Bell Wilson
tv30 Rock
2006
Carol Burnett
movieSyriana
2005
Bryan Woodman
movieMagnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
2005
Al Shepard (voice)
movieThe Brothers Grimm
2005
Wilhelm Grimm
movieOcean's Twelve
2004
Linus Caldwell
movieThe Bourne Supremacy
2004
Jason Bourne
tvEntourage
2004
Matt Damon
movieHoward Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
2004
Narrator (voice)
movieJersey Girl
2004
PR Exec #2
movieEuroTrip
2004
Donny
movieConfessions of a Dangerous Mind
2002
Bachelor Matt
movieGerry
2002
Gerry
movieThe Bourne Identity
2002
Jason Bourne
movieThe Third Wheel
2002
Kevin (uncredited)
movieSpirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
2002
Spirit (voice)
movieThe Majestic
2001
Luke Trimble (voice)
movieOcean's Eleven
2001
Linus Caldwell
tvThe Bernie Mac Show
2001
Matt Damon
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Matt Damon (voice)
movieJay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001
Matt Damon / Will Hunting
movieFinding Forrester
2000
Steven Sanderson
movieAll the Pretty Horses
2000
John Grady
movieThe Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
Rannulph Junuh
movieTitan A.E.
2000
Cale (voice)
movieThe Talented Mr. Ripley
1999
Tom Ripley
tvThe Early Show
1999
Self / Self - Guest
movieDogma
1999
Loki
movieRounders
1998
Mike McDermott
movieSaving Private Ryan
1998
Private Ryan
movieGood Will Hunting
1997
Will Hunting
movieThe Rainmaker
1997
Rudy Baylor
tvThe View
1997
Self - Guest
movieChasing Amy
1997
Shawn Oran
tvThe Daily Show
1996
Self / Odysseus
movieGlory Daze
1995
Edgar Pudwhacker
movieThe Good Old Boys
1995
Cotton Calloway
movieGeronimo: An American Legend
1993
2nd Lt. Britton Davis
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
movieSchool Ties
1992
Charlie Dillon
movieRising Son
1990
Charlie Robinson
movieField of Dreams
1989
Baseball Fan (uncredited)
movieThe Good Mother
1988
Extra (uncredited)
movieMystic Pizza
1988
Steamer
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Cameo (uncredited) / Self - Host / Self (uncredited)
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
tvToday
1952
Self
tvGolden Globe Awards
1944
Self - Nominee / Presenter
movieOcean's Fourteen
Linus Caldwell
Production30
movieThe Rip
2026
Producer
movieKiss of the Spider Woman
2025
Executive Producer
movieThe Accountant²
2025
Executive Producer
movieUnstoppable
2024
Executive Producer
movieSmall Things Like These
2024
Producer
movieThe Instigators
2024
Producer
movieKiss the Future
2024
Producer
movieFor People in Trouble
2023
Producer
movieAir
2023
Producer
movieThe Last Duel
2021
Producer
tvCity on a Hill
2019
Executive Producer
movieBending the Arc
2017
Executive Producer
tvIncorporated
2016
Executive Producer
movieManchester by the Sea
2016
Producer
movieJason Bourne
2016
Producer
movieThe Leisure Class
2015
Producer
moviePromised Land
2012
Producer
movieThe People Speak
2009
Executive Producer
movieRunning the Sahara
2007
Producer
movieFeast
2005
Executive Producer
movieThe Battle of Shaker Heights
2003
Executive Producer
tvPush, Nevada
2002
Executive Producer
movieThe Third Wheel
2002
Executive Producer
movieStolen Summer
2002
Producer
movieSpeakeasy
2002
Executive Producer
tvProject Greenlight
2001
Executive Producer
movieAnimals
Producer
Turbulence: The Greatest Mind in Formula One
Executive Producer
The Statement
Executive Producer
Writing4
Creator1
tvPush, Nevada
2002
Creator
Crew1
movieGone Baby Gone
2007
Thanks
Editing1
movieGerry
2002
Editor