Matt Damon

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Credits: Far Out / Harald Krichel
Full Name
Matthew Paige Damon
Born
October 8th, 1970
Height
5ft 10in
Hometown
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $170 million
Partner
Luciana Barroso
Family
Matt Damon was born to Kent Damon, a stockbroker and tax preparer, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, a professor of early childhood education, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has one older brother, Kyle Damon. Damon married Luciana Barroso in 2005 and is the father of four daughters, including one stepdaughter from Barroso's previous relationship.
Top Movies
'Good Will Hunting', 'The Bourne Identity', 'The Departed', 'The Martian', 'Oppenheimer'
Top Shows
'Project Greenlight', '30 Rock', 'House of Lies'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Original Screenplay' (1998), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy' (2016), Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series' (2024)
Fun Facts
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck became childhood friends while growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before later collaborating on 'Good Will Hunting'. Damon left Harvard University just 12 credits short of graduating to pursue acting full time, using an early version of 'Good Will Hunting' as a class assignment. Matt Damon co-founded Water.org, a non-profit organisation dedicated to expanding access to safe drinking water and sanitation around the world.
Related Actors
Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Casey Affleck

Matt Damon is an American actor, screenwriter and producer whose career has combined blockbuster success with critical acclaim for more than three decades.

After co-writing and starring in ‘Good Will Hunting’, which earned him an Academy Award for ‘Best Original Screenplay’, Damon established himself as one of Hollywood’s leading actors through acclaimed performances in films such as ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’, ‘The Departed’ and ‘The Martian’. He is equally recognised for major commercial franchises including the ‘Bourne’ series and the ‘Ocean’s’ films.

Beyond acting, Damon has produced numerous projects and is an active humanitarian, co-founding organisations focused on improving access to clean water. His versatility and consistency have made him one of the defining actors of his generation.

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Matt Damon is an American actor, screenwriter and producer best known for films including 'Good Will Hunting', the 'Bourne' series, 'The Departed' and 'The Martian'.
Yes. Matt Damon won the Academy Award for 'Best Original Screenplay' in 1998 for 'Good Will Hunting', which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck.
Matt Damon is widely recognised for portraying Jason Bourne in the 'Bourne' film series, although he is also acclaimed for performances in 'Good Will Hunting', 'The Martian' and 'The Departed'.
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