Head shot of Damon looking into the camera smiling slightly. He is wearing a black polo shirt.
Damon in 2009
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Birth name | Matthew Paige Damon | Birth date | October 08, 1970(age 42) | Place of birth | Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. | Alma mater | Harvard University (Dropout) | Occupation | Actor, screenwriter, producer | Years active | 1988 � present | Spouse | Luciana Barroso (m. 2005 - present) | Children | 4 | Awards | Academy 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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![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>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pjqyOxZs8n4/0.jpg) 1.12 min. | 3.79 user rating |
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![Subscribe to TRAILERS: bit.ly Watch the Trailer Review - youtu.be The Bourne Legacy Official Trailer #1 - Jeremy Renner Movie (2012) HD The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, Tony Gilroy, takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office: The Bourne Legacy. The writer/director expands the Bourne universe created by Robert Ludlum with an original story that introduces us to a new hero (Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films. For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn reprise their roles. "The Bourne Legacy" "The Bourne Legacy Teaser" "The Bourne Legacy Trailer" "The Bourne Legacy HD" "The Bourne Legacy Movie" "Jeremy Renner" "Rachel Weisz" "Edward Norton" "Albert Finney" "Joan Allen" "Scott Glenn" "Stacy Keach" "Oscar Isaac" "Matt Damon" "Paul Greengrass" "Tony Gilroy" "Dan Gilroy" thriller action "Brian Cox" "there was never just one" movieclips movie clips movieclipstrailers movieclipsDOTcom popuptrailer "Bourne 4" "The Bourne Identity 4"](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jSzy9qQ3mDE/0.jpg) 1.90 min. | 4.77 user rating |
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Film and television
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Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
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1988 |
Mystic Pizza |
Steamer |
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1988 |
TheGood MotherThe Good Mother (1988 film) |
Extra |
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1989 |
Field of Dreams |
Fenway Park extra |
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1992 |
School Ties |
Charlie Dillon |
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1993 |
Geronimo: An American Legend |
2nd Lt. Britton Davis |
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1996 |
Glory Daze |
Edgar Pudwhacker |
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1996 |
Courage Under Fire |
Specialist Ilario |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2005 |
TheBrothers GrimmThe Brothers Grimm (film) |
Will (Wilhelm) Grimm |
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2006 |
TheGood ShepherdThe Good Shepherd (film) |
Edward Wilson |
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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 |
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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 |
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2011 |
Contagion |
Mitch Emhoff |
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2011 |
Margaret |
Aaron Caije |
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2011 |
Happy Feet Two |
Bill the Krill |
post-production |
2011 |
We Bought a Zoo |
Benjamin Mee |
post-production |
2013 |
Elysium |
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filming |