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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.
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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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Saturday Night Live
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Daily Show
Entertainment Tonight
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Graham Norton Show
Today
Teen Choice Awards
Entourage
American Idol
30 Rock
The Jay Leno Show
Will & Grace
The Early Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Celebrities Uncensored
Project Greenlight
Geeking Out
SmartLess: On the Road
Life of Kylie
Ocean's Eight
The Bourne Legacy
Thor: Ragnarok
Ponyo
Field of Dreams
No Sudden Move
Once Upon a Deadpool
Deadpool 2
IF
Thor: Love and Thunder
The Oscars
Finding Forrester
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Loving Highsmith
Interstellar
EuroTrip
Jersey Girl
Happy Feet Two
Chasing Amy
Drive-Away Dolls
Saving Private Ryan
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
The Zero Theorem
Ocean's Thirteen
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
Courage Under Fire
Ocean's Twelve
Ocean's Eleven
True Grit
Oppenheimer
Dogma
Contagion
School Ties
The Departed
Stillwater
Green Zone
The Adjustment Bureau
Rounders
Inside Job
The Instigators
The Good Shepherd
The Rip
The Last Duel
The Bourne Supremacy
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Good Will Hunting
Ford v Ferrari
Air
The Bourne Identity
Elysium
The Martian
The Great Wall
Titan A.E.
We Bought a Zoo
The Bourne Ultimatum
The Brothers Grimm
Suburbicon
The Odyssey
Downsizing
The Rainmaker
The Informant!
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Jason Bourne
Production Credits
The Accountant²
The Rip
Gone Baby Gone
The Last Duel
The Leisure Class
City on a Hill
Manchester by the Sea
Air
The Instigators
Project Greenlight
Kiss the Future
Good Will Hunting
Small Things Like These
Jason Bourne
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