Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
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.
Acted in 96
2020s
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Dispatches from the Gulf
(voice)
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
ARES: live
Mark Watney · 6 episodes
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon
Al Shepard (voice)
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
The Third Wheel
Kevin (uncredited)
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Jay and Silent Bob's Video Stash
Cable Guy
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
Glory Daze
Edgar Pudwhacker
The Good Old Boys
Cotton Calloway
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
Rising Son
Charlie Robinson
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Good Mother
Extra (uncredited)
No release date
Ocean's Fourteen
Linus Caldwell
The Story of Our Time: The Making of Oppenheimer
Movie
Produced 28
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
Bending the Arc
Executive Producer
- 2016
- 2015
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
The People Speak
Executive Producer
- 2007
Running the Sahara
Producer
- 2005
- 2003
The Battle of Shaker Heights
Executive Producer
- 2002
Push, Nevada
Executive Producer
The Third Wheel
Executive Producer
Speakeasy
Executive Producer
- 2001
Wrote 4
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2012
2000s
- 2002
1990s
- 1997
Edited 1
2000s
- 2002
Created 1
2000s
- 2002
Push, Nevada
Creator
Appearances78
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Netflix Tudum 2025
Self
- 2024
- 2023
Encyclopedia of Useless Facts Around The Earth
Self · 1 episode
Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
Self - Leslie Groves Jr.
- 2022
- 2021
The Making of the Last Duel
Self
- 2020
Ford v Ferrari: Bringing the Rivalry to Life
Self
2010s
- 2019
Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis
Self
- 2018
Die Clint Eastwood Story
Self
- 2017
Life of Kylie
Self · 1 episode
Boston
Narrator (voice)
- 2016
Backpack Full of Cash
Narrator
Geeking Out
Self · 1 episode
The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian'
Self
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
Reflecting on a Journey: Good Will Hunting 15 Years Later
Self
- 2011
Women, War & Peace
Narrator (voice) · 1 episode
Plan B
Narrator (voice)
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Live from Studio Five
Self · 2 episodes
- 2008
Prince: 21 Nights in London
Self
Notes on an American Film Director at Work
Self
- 2007
2007 Boston Red Sox: The Official World Series Film
Narrator
Francis Ford Coppola Directs 'John Grisham's the Rainmaker'
Self
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'
Self
Crossing Criminal Cultures
Self
- 2005
The Brothers Grimm: Bringing the Fairytale to Life
Self
- 2004
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Self
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
Narrator (voice)
Stuck Together: Bringing Stuck on You to the Screen
Self
Making It Stick: The Makeup Effects of Stuck on You
Self
- 2003
Saltlake Van Sant
Self
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
- 2002
Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma
Self
- 2001
- 2000
Inside 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
The Talented Mr. Ripley: Making the Soundtrack
Self
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
- 1992
1980s
- 1981
1950s
- 1953
- 1952
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2007
