Matt Damon

About

Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon, born on October 8, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and screenplay writer. Rising to prominence with the successful 1997 film "Good Will Hunting", which he co-wrote and co-starred in with Ben Affleck, Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Known for his numerous versatile roles, his most notable film projects include the "Bourne" series, "Saving Private Ryan", "The Martian", and "Ocean's" trilogy. Apart from his acting career, Damon is also recognized for his charity work, particularly with organizations that focus on clean water and environmental sustainability projects.

Associated With

Matt Damon is a renowned actor and producer in Hollywood, famously associated with numerous other artists in the industry. One of his most prominent working relationships is with actor Ben Affleck; both grew up together in Massachusetts and co-wrote the script for "Good Will Hunting," a role for which Damon won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1998. Damon often collaborates with director Steven Soderbergh, whose films like the "Ocean's" trilogy and "Contagion" prominently feature him. He also frequently works with director Paul Greengrass, starting from the "Bourne" franchise. He is closely associated with director Martin Scorsese through "The Departed" and has acted alongside actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Morgan Freeman. On the personal side, Damon is married to Luciana Barroso since 2005 and has always kept a low profile in his dating life.

Career Highlights

• 1988: Matt Damon begins his acting career with the film "Mystic Pizza", in which he had a minor role.
• 1992: He takes a lead role for the first time in the film "School Ties".
• 1997: A breakthrough performance came when Matt co-wrote and starred in the movie "Good Will Hunting". The same year, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the same movie.
• 1998: Damon gets nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his work in "Good Will Hunting". He also wins a Golden Globe for Best ActorA performer who portrays a character in a film, television show, theater, or other dramatic producti... for the same movie in the same year.
• 2001: Becomes a global star after playing the titular character in the “The Bourne Identity” the film turned out to be a huge success and spun into a successful franchise.
• 2004: Receives a BAFTA nomination for "The Departed".
• 2006: Matt earns an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "Invictus".
• 2010: Damon's performance in "True Grit" gains him a nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category at the Academy Awards.
• 2015: Gained critical acclaim for his role in "The Martian". For which he won a Golden Globe for Best Actor and also got nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
• 2016: Receives the Chairman Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his leading role in "The Martian".
• 2019: Earns a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role from the Academy Awards for his role in Ford v Ferrari.

Notable Awards

• Matt Damon has received several notable awards and nominations for his performances in films and television. Some of these include:
• Academy Awards (Oscar) - He won Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" in 1998 along with Ben Affleck.
• Golden Globe Awards - He won Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for "The Martian" in 2016. He also won a Golden Globe for "Good Will Hunting."
• BAFTA Awards - He won Best Screenplay, Original for "Good Will Hunting" in 1998.
• Critics' Choice Movie Awards - He won Best Actor for "The Martian" in 2016.
• Hollywood Film Awards - He won Hollywood Ensemble Award for "The Departed" in 2006.
• National Board of Review - He won Best Cast for "The Departed" in 2006.
• Satellite Awards - He won Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" in 1997.
• Venice Film Festival - He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for "The Talented Mr. Ripley" in 1999.
• He was also awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Matt Damon Movie/TV Show?

One of the most popular movies starring Matt Damon is "Good Will Hunting" (1997), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay alongside co-writer Ben Affleck and earned a nomination for Best Actor. Playing the brilliant mathematician with a difficult past, Will Hunting, Damon offers an iconic performance. Although Damon has appeared in numerous popular films, including the "Bourne" series and "The Martian," "Good Will Hunting" is often recognized as a career-defining role and an enduring classic in modern American cinema.

How Did Matt Damon Get Famous?

Matt Damon gained fame through his breakout role in the movie "Good Will Hunting" in 1997, which he co-wrote and starred in with his friend Ben Affleck. The film was a critical and commercial success and won two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay for Damon and Affleck. This victory catapulted him to stardom, establishing him as a proficient actor and writer in Hollywood. His versatile and highly-acclaimed performances in various subsequent films solidified his position in the film industry, making him one of the most recognizable and respected names in Hollywood.