Matt Damon, born on October 8, 1970, is an American actor, filmmaker, and humanitarian. He is one of the most acclaimed and popular actors of his generation. Damon has received multiple awards and nominations for acting, producing, and screenwriting. Let’s celebrate this very talented Hollywood star right here.
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Matthew Paige Damon
Nickname:
Matt
Birth date:
October 08, 1970
Age:
53 years, 6 months
Zodiac Sign:
Libra
Height:
5' 1"
Relationship Status:
Married
Net Worth:
$170.0 million
Background
Matthew Damon is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Kent Telfer Damon, a stockbroker, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, a teacher. Damon attended Cambridge Alternative School and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where he performed in numerous high school drama plays. He began his acting career in the 1988 film “Mystic Pizza” and rose to stardom in 1997 when he and fellow actor, Ben Affleck, wrote and starred in “Good Will Hunting.”Damon is very famous for portraying the protagonist Jason Bourne in the action-thriller “Bourne Identity” franchise between the years 2002 and 2016. Similarly, between 2001 and 2007, Damon also famously played a con man in “Oceans 11” and subsequent movies, among other. In 2005, Damon met Luciana Bozán. They later married and have three children, Isabella Damon, Gia Zavala Damon, and Stella Damon. In 2015, this talented artist won the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Actor’ for his role in the movie “The Martian.”As one of “Forbes” magazine’s “most bankable stars,” he is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. In 2021, it was revealed that Damon would work with Christopher Nolan on his biographical film “Oppenheimer.” Damon had previously worked with Nolan on the film “Interstellar.” Damon is a massive A-Lister in Hollywood and has the accolades to show for it, such as an Academy Award from four nominations, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. We love his work and are excited to see what this actor does next in the world of film.
Career timeline
Damon stars in the first installment of the “Bourne Identity” franchise.
Damon wins the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Actor’ for his role in the movie "The Martian.
Damon works with Christopher Nolan on his biographical film "Oppenheimer.
Matt Damon and fellow actor Ben Affleck write and star in the film “Good Will Hunting.”
Matt Damon FAQs
Are Ben Affleck and Matt Damon still friends?
Yes, their friendship is still going strong.
Does Matt Damon have a brother?
Yes, and his name is Kyle Damon.
How did Matt Damon meet his wife?
They met when she was a bartender in Miami and he and his film crew went for drinks.
5 Surprising Facts
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He attended Harvard University
Damon attended Harvard University but dropped out just a few credits short.
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The World Series of Poker
He has played in several World Series of Poker events.
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He worked in a bar for a role
He took a job in Knoxville as a bartender to practice his Southern accent for a movie role.
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He has been to hypnotherapy
Damon went to hypnotherapy to quit smoking.
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He started a bowling league
Damon formed a bowling league in Berlin while filming "The Bourne Supremacy.
Why We Love Matt Damon
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He is a humanitarian
Damon is part of numerous foundations that serve to help people in need. Whether it be for hunger relief, fighting AIDS, or improving the lives of children, he has a hand in it.
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He founded H2O Africa
His foundation, H2O Africa, now Water.org, aims to raise awareness and raise funds to provide clean and accessible water to developing countries. His awareness and accountability toward others make us love him even more.
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He is humble
Despite playing action-packed protagonists, Damon appears to be a very humble guy in comparison to his Hollywood peers. This characteristic makes us admire his incredible star, who is also down to earth.
Matt Damon’s birthday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | October 8 | Saturday |
| 2023 | October 8 | Sunday |
| 2024 | October 8 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | October 8 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | October 8 | Thursday |
