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Matt Damon
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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…
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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.
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Animals
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A Statement
Movie Executive Producer
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2026
The Odyssey
Movie Odysseus
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2026
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Movie Self - "Odysseus"
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2026
Influenced
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2026
Skip Intro
TV show Self - Guest
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2026
The Rip
Movie Lieutenant Dane Dumars
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2025
Kiss of the Spider Woman
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2025
Believers: Boston Red Sox
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2025
Netflix Tudum 2025
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2025
Clint Eastwood : la légende
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2025
The Accountant²
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2025
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
TV show Self - Guest
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2024
Unstoppable
Movie Executive Producer
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2024
Small Things Like These
Movie Producer
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2024
The Instigators
Movie Rory
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2024
IF
Movie Flower (voice)
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2024
The Roast of Tom Brady
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2024
Kiss the Future
Movie Producer
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2024
Drive-Away Dolls
Movie Senator Gary Channel
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2023
Encyclopedia of Useless Facts Around The Earth
TV show Self
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2023
Oppenheimer
Movie Leslie Groves
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2023
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
Movie Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
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2023
For People in Trouble
Movie Producer
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2023
SmartLess: On the Road
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2023
Air
Movie Sonny Vaccaro
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2022
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Movie Self - Actor Loki
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2022
Thor: Love and Thunder
Movie Actor Loki
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2021
The Making of the Last Duel
Movie Self
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2021
The Last Duel
Movie Sir Jean de Carrouges
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2021
Stillwater
Movie Bill Baker
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2021
No Sudden Move
Movie Mike Lowen (uncredited)
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2021
Clerk
Movie Self
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2020
Dispatches from the Gulf
Movie (voice)
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2020
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
TV show Self - Contestant
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2020
Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life
Movie Self
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2019
Ford v Ferrari
Movie Carroll Shelby
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2019
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Movie Loki
