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Matt Damon

Matt Damon
Head shot of Damon looking into the camera smiling slightly. He is wearing a black polo shirt.
Damon in 2009
Personal information
Birth nameMatthew Paige Damon
Birth dateOctober 08, 1970(age 42)
Place of birthCambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.
Alma materHarvard University (Dropout)
OccupationActor, screenwriter, producer
Years active1988 � present
SpouseLuciana Barroso (m. 2005 - present)
Children4
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay

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Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting (1997), from a screenplay he co-wrote with friend Ben Affleck. The pair won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay for their work and Damon garnered multiple Best Actor nominations, including the Academy Award, for his lead performance in the film.

Damon has since starred in commercially successful films such as Saving Private Ryan (1998), the Ocean's trilogy, and the Bourne series, while also gaining critical acclaim for his performances in dramas such as Syriana (2005), The Good Shepherd (2006), and The Departed (2006). He garnered a Golden Globe nomination for portraying the title character in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) and was nominated for an Academy Award as a supporting actor in Invictus (2009). He is one of the top forty highest grossing actors of all time. In 2007, Damon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.

Damon has been actively involved in charitable work, including the ONE Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, and Water.org.

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"CBS News RAW": Actor Matt Damon criticizes Alaska governor Sarah Palin, citing her inexperience in national politics and comparing her candidacy to "a bad Disney movie."
1.72 min. | 4.47 user rating		 The official music video for 'Living Darfur' filmed on the border of Chad and Darfur. Look out for Matt Damon in the intro!
4.30 min. | 4.93 user rating		 The Vampire Diaries - Episode 3x01 (Part 26). Title: "The Birthday". Original air date: September 15, 2011. Klaus and Stefan begin hunting for one of the oldest werewolf clans so that Klaus can turn them into vampires in order to continue the breed of hybrids. Stefan and Klaus find out that Damon has been tracking them down through the reported killings and animals attacks mentioned in newspapers and other sources. Stefan goes back and gives Damon a 'warning' to back off by killing Andie, Damon's semi-compelled girlfriend, after compelling her to fall off a high platform. Meanwhile, Elena's 18th birthday arrives and Caroline holds a party for her. During the party, Jeremy continues to see the ghosts of Anna and Vicki, but keeps it to himself. He eventually admits the hauntings to Matt, though Matt jokes and brushes the matter off. Alaric, who has settled as Elena and Jeremy's guardian after Jenna's death, decides to move out of their house, as he considers himself a bad role model for them. Elena finds out about Damon's plans to find Stefan, without notifying her and confronts him, though he is already upset by Andie's death and Stefan's change of attitude. Caroline becomes jealous of Tyler's date Sophie at Elena's birthday party and compells her to leave. Tyler then confronts her about their issues, they end up kissing eachother and leaving the party for Tyler's house. In the morning, Caroline attempts to leave the Lockwood household quietly but is caught by Mrs <b>...</b>
1.12 min. | 3.79 user rating		 Matthew McConaughey sat down with "The Early Show" to discuss portraying "Thundering Herd" football coach Jack Lengyel in the movie "We Are Marshall." And, McConaughey gave Matt Damon high marks for a recent impersonation of the Texas native.
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1.90 min. | 4.77 user rating		 Ben Affleck and Matt Damon winning an Oscar® for writing "Good Will Hunting" - 70th Annual Academy Awards®.
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1.10 min. | 1.92 user rating		 Trailer for Martin Scorsese's film starring Leonardo DiCaprio,Matt Damon,Jack Nicholson,Mark Wahlberg,Martin Sheen,Ray Winstone,Vera Farmiga,Alec Baldwin,Anthony Anderson,Kevin Corrigan,David O'Hara,Mark Rolston,James Badge Dale,Robert Wahlberg,Kristen Dalton,
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MiamiHerald.com--Slack adaptation of Philip K. Dick's short story "Adjustment Team" stars a disengaged -Matt Damon- as an aspiring pol who goes off message when he falls for flirty dancer Emily Blunt. The action sequences feel like - Date : Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:14:11 GMT+00:00
Damon's maths lesson with Douglas - The Press Association Tweet this news
The Press Association---Matt Damon- imagined he was kissing Catherine Zeta Jones - while he was actually snogging her husband Michael Douglas. The Bourne star locks lips with Michael in their upcoming biopic about the late flamboyant entertainer Liberace, - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:50:00 GMT+00:00
Joel the new Bourne - The West Australian Tweet this news
The West Australian--Joel Edgerton is the strongest candidate rumoured to be taking over -Matt Damon's- role in the hugely popular franchise. The 36-year-old, who recently appeared in Animal Kingdom, is on a short-list of four with Dominic Cooper, Ga - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:13:09 GMT+00:00
Tom Hanks to guest star on '30 Rock' - DailyIndia.com Tweet this news
DailyIndia.com--The 'Forrest Gump' actor has announced his upcoming appearance via Twitter, reports the Daily Star. He is one of a growing number of A-listers to make a cameo on the Tina Fey series - others include Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Sarando - Date : Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:03:02 GMT+00:00
Review: "The Adjustment Bureau" - al.com Tweet this news
al.com--By Samford Crimson "The Adjustment Bureau" surprised me by going beyond your typical -Matt Damon- action flick and producing a very exciting romantic science fiction thriller. I know the thought of that genre could warrant fear o - Date : Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:37:50 GMT+00:00
Who Will Take Over For Matt Damon In The Bourne Legacy?! - PerezHilton.com Tweet this news
PerezHilton.com---...- the Bourne franchise, called The Bourne Legacy, and we've gotten word that quite a few HAWT young stars are on the shortlist to screen test for the main role in the film, which will now focus on a new character in lieu of -Matt - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:12:21 GMT+00:00
Web extra: What does Matthew McConaughey think of Matt Damon's impression of him? - CNN (blog) Tweet this news
CNN (blog)--There are a lot of McConaughey impressions - what does he think of -Matt Damon's-? "That's pretty good," he said after watching it. "He did a good job on that, it sounds a lot like me." McConaughey - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:41:23 GMT+00:00
Many kisses for Damon and Douglas - The Press Association Tweet this news
The Press Association---Matt Damon- has revealed he's going to be kissing Michael Douglas more than once in Liberace. Michael is starring as Liberace in Steven Soderbergh's biopic of the showman, while Matt plays his younger lover, and The Adjus - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:35:00 GMT+00:00
Michael Douglas and Matt Damon to kiss - ITN Tweet this news
ITN--Michael Douglas and -Matt Damon- are set to share on-screen kisses in their upcoming bio-pic film, Liberace. The 66-year-old will be taking the title role, while Damon will play the part of Liberace's young lover, Scott Thorson. ... - Date : Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:29:49 GMT+00:00
Garden State Film Fest starts March 31 in Asbury Park - Asbury Park Press Tweet this news
Asbury Park Press--5:43 pm Morris County native Jerry Della Salla (left) in the 2010 film "Green Zone" with -Matt Damon-. Alot has changed for Jerry Della Salla in six years. Six years to the day later, on April 2, "Trooper,& - Date : Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:19:52 GMT+00:00

Preceded by
George Clooney		People's Sexiest Man Alive
2007		Succeeded by
Hugh Jackman

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Year Title Role Notes
1988 Mystic Pizza Steamer
1988 TheGood MotherThe Good Mother (1988 film) Extra
1989 Field of Dreams Fenway Park extra
1992 School Ties Charlie Dillon
1993 Geronimo: An American Legend 2nd Lt. Britton Davis
1996 Glory Daze Edgar Pudwhacker
1996 Courage Under Fire Specialist Ilario
1997 Good Will Hunting Will Hunting Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (with Ben Affleck)
Berlin International Film Festival Award for Outstanding Single Achievement
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Original Screenplay
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Breakthrough Artist
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor
Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year for Screenwriting (with Ben Affleck)
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
Humanitas Prize for Feature Film Category (with Ben Affleck)
Sierra Award for Most Promising Actor
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Award for Special Achievement in Filmmaking (with Ben Affleck)
Satellite Award for Best Screenplay (with Ben Affleck)
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Chlotrudis Award for Best Original Screenplay (shared with Ben Affleck)
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor � Motion Picture Drama
Nominated-London Critics Circle Film Award for Actor of the Year
Nominated-London Critics Circle Film Award for Screenwriter of the Year (shared with Ben Affleck)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Minnie Driver)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo
Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Awards for Best Screenplay
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Drama
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Writers Guild of America Award (with Ben Affleck)
1997 TheRainmakerThe Rainmaker (1997 film) Rudy Baylor Nominated-Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Drama Film
Nominated-London Critics Circle Film Award for Actor of the Year
1997 Chasing Amy Shawn Oran Cameo
1998 Rounders Mike McDermott
1998 Saving Private Ryan Private James Francis Ryan Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble
Nominated-London Critics Circle Film Award for Actor of the Year
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast
1999 TheTalented Mr. RipleyThe Talented Mr. Ripley (film) Tom Ripley Nominated-Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Suspense Film
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Sierra Award for Best Actor
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Performance (with Jude Law and Fiorello)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor
Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liar
1999 Dogma Loki
2000 Finding Forrester Steven Sanderson Cameo
2000 All the Pretty Horses John Grady Cole Nominated-Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor in a Drama or Romance
Nominated-Sierra Award for Best Actor
2000 TheLegend of Bagger Vance Rannulph Junuh
2000 Titan A.E. Cale Tucker Voice
2001 TheMajesticThe Majestic (film) Luke Trimble Voice only
2001 Ocean's Eleven Linus Caldwell Nominated-DVD Exclusive Award for Best Audio Commentary (with Brad Pitt and Andy Garcia)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team
Nominated-Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Acting Ensemble
2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Himself Cameo
2002 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Matt, bachelor #2 Cameo
2002 TheBourne IdentityThe Bourne Identity (2002 film) Jason Bourne
2002 Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron Spirit Voice
Western Heritage Award for Best Motion Picture
Nominated-Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
2002 Gerry Gerry Also co-writer
2002 TheThird WheelThe Third Wheel (film) Kevin Cameo
2003 Stuck on You Bob Tenor
2004 Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train Narrator Voice
2004 Ocean's Twelve Linus Caldwell Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
2004 TheBourne SupremacyThe Bourne Supremacy (film) Jason Bourne Empire Award for Best Actor
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Performance
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor
2004 Jersey Girl PR Exec #2 Cameo
2004 EuroTrip Donny Cameo
2005 Syriana Bryan Woodman
2005 TheBrothers GrimmThe Brothers Grimm (film) Will (Wilhelm) Grimm
2006 TheGood ShepherdThe Good Shepherd (film) Edward Wilson
2006 TheDeparted Staff Sergeant Colin Sullivan National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Award for Best Ensemble
People's Choice Award for Best On-Screen Match-Up (with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson)
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast
2007 Ocean's Thirteen Linus Caldwell Nominated-Teen Choice Award for Choice Chemistry in a Movie
2007 TheBourne UltimatumThe Bourne Ultimatum (film) Jason Bourne Nominated-Empire Award for Best Actor
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Fight (with Joey Ansah)
Nominated-MTV Movie Award for Best Performance
2007 Youth Without Youth Ted Jones, Life Magazine Reporter Cameo
2007 Arthur Himself Voice
2008 Che: Part Two Fr. Schwarz Cameo
2009 Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea Koichi Voice (English version)
2009 TheInformant Mark Whitacre Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated-San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2009 Invictus Francois Pienaar Nominated-Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
2009 The People Speak Himself Also producer
2010 Green Zone Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller Nominated - Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Actor of the Year (Also for True Grit and Hereafter)
Nominated - Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor
2010 30 Rock Carol TV series (episodes: "I Do Do," "The Fabian Strategy," and "Live Show")
Nominated - Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (2011)
2010 Inside Job Narrator
2010 Hereafter George Lonegan Nominated - Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Actor of the Year (Also for True Grit and Green Zone)
2010 True Grit La Boeuf Bronze Wrangler for Theatrical Motion Picture (shared with A.C. Lyles, Steven Spielberg, Paul Schwake, Ethan and Joel Coen, Scott Ruben, Jeff Bridges, Josh Brolin and Hailee Steinfeld)
Nominated - Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Actor of the Year (Also for Hereafter and Green Zone)
Nominated - Central Ohio Film Critics Association for Best Ensemble
Nominated - Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
2011 TheAdjustment Bureau David Norris
2011 Contagion Mitch Emhoff
2011 Margaret Aaron Caije
2011 Happy Feet Two Bill the Krill post-production
2011 We Bought a Zoo Benjamin Mee post-production
2013 Elysium filming




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