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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
IF
Deadpool 2
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
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
Saving Private Ryan
Drive-Away Dolls
The Zero Theorem
Into the Breach: Saving Private Ryan
Courage Under Fire
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Thirteen
Ocean's Twelve
True Grit
Oppenheimer
School Ties
Dogma
Contagion
The Departed
Air
The Instigators
Titan A.E.
Good Will Hunting
The Bourne Identity
Green Zone
The Rip
The Martian
The Bourne Ultimatum
Downsizing
Suburbicon
Ford v Ferrari
Elysium
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Brothers Grimm
Rounders
The Informant!
The Good Shepherd
We Bought a Zoo
Inside Job
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
The Odyssey
The Bourne Supremacy
Jason Bourne
The Adjustment Bureau
The Great Wall
The Last Duel
Stillwater
The Rainmaker
Production Credits
Gone Baby Gone
City on a Hill
The Accountant²
Good Will Hunting
Small Things Like These
Kiss the Future
Project Greenlight
The Rip
The Instigators
The Leisure Class
The Last Duel
Manchester by the Sea
Jason Bourne
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