Matt Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his roles as Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise in The Bourne Supremacy (2004). He has also starred in films such as Good Will Hunting (1997), The Departed (2006), and Syriana (2005). Damon has received critical acclaim for his work in films such as Invictus (2009) and Manchester by the Sea (2016).
Matt Damon was born on October 8, 1970, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is the son of Kent Telfer Damon, a stockbroker, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, an early childhood education professor at Lesley University. His parents divorced when he was two years old and he lived with his mother in Newton until he was eight years old before moving back to Cambridge with his father. He has an older brother named Kyle, an actor, and a younger sister named Sarah.
Damon attended public schools in Cambridge throughout his childhood including the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School where he was a talented student and athlete. He played varsity soccer and baseball in high school and even considered pursuing a career in professional baseball before ultimately deciding to focus on acting.
Matt Damon is one of Hollywood's most successful actors. He first gained recognition for his role in the film "Good Will Hunting." Since then, he has starred in many popular films, including "The Bourne Identity," "The Martian," and "Thor." His work has earned him both critical and commercial success. Damon has a net worth of $140 million.
Damon began his acting career in the early 1990s. He made his film debut in 1992 with a small role in the movie "School Ties." His first major role came in 1997 with the film "Good Will Hunting." The movie was a huge success, earning Damon an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Since "Good Will Hunting," Damon has starred in many popular films. In 2001, he played the lead role in "The Bourne Identity.
Matthew Paige Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, businessperson, film producer, and philanthropist. He is ranked among Forbes magazine's most bankable stars and is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Damon has received multiple awards throughout his career, including an Academy Award from five nominations, two Golden Globe Awards from eight nominations, and has been nominated for three British Academy Film Awards and six Emmy Awards.
Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Damon began his acting career by appearing in high school theater productions. He made his professional acting debut in the Tim Burton-directed science fiction film Mystic River (2003). Damon achieved mainstream success after starring as the title character in the Bourne film franchise (2002–16), which established him as one of the A-list Hollywood actors. He also co-wrote each film in the franchise with Paul Greengrass.
Married to Luciana Barroso, Matt Damon is a doting father of three daughters. He often speaks about the joys and challenges of family life, saying that it keeps him grounded.
"Having a family is like having a team behind you," Damon has said. "My wife is an amazing mother and wife. She makes my life better."
The actor says that fatherhood has also made him more aware of the world around him and the need to make it a better place for future generations.
"When you have kids, all of a sudden everything becomes about them," he told The Telegraph. "You want to make sure they have every opportunity and that they can grow up in a world that's safe.
In 2008, Matt Damon and Gary White co-founded Water.org, a nonprofit organization that provides access to safe water and sanitation in developing countries. To date, Water.org has helped more than 8 million people in over 40 countries get access to clean water and sanitation.
Damon and his wife Luciana have been involved in a number of charitable causes over the years. In 2010, they founded the H2O Africa Foundation which works to provide clean water and sanitation to communities in sub-Saharan Africa. They also work with ONEXONE, an organization that helps provide food, water, education, health care, and emergency relief to children around the world.
Matt Damon is one of Hollywood's most successful actors. With a net worth of $160 million, he has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. He has starred in some of the biggest films of all time, and his work has earned him critical acclaim and commercial success. There is no doubt that Matt Damon is one of Hollywood's most successful actors.
Bio | |
Full Name | Matthew Paige Damon |
Nickname | Matt |
Date of Birth | October 8, 1970 |
Age | Years |
Nationality | American |
Birthplace | Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Home Town | Cambridge |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Educational Qualification | - |
School | Cambridge Alternative School |
College/ University | Harvard University (dropped out) |
Zodiac Sign | Libra ♎ |
Profession | Film Actor, Filmmaker, Voice actor, Screenwriter |
Physical Stats | |
Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.78 m) |
Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Eye Color | Blue |
Favorite | |
Color | - |
Food | Pizza |
Sports | Baseball |
Book | A People's History of the United States (Howard Zinn) |
Song | Afternoon Delight by Starland Vocal Band |
Place | Argentina |
Hobbies | Music, Spending time with Family |
Family & Relationship | |
Marital Status | Married |
Father | Kent Damon |
Mother | Nancy Carlsson-Paige |
Spouse (Wife/ Husband) | Luciana Barroso (m. 2005) |
Children | 4 |
Son(s) | - |
Daughter(s) | Alexia Barroso, Isabella Damon, Gia Damon, and Stella Damon, |
Brother(s) | Kyle Damon |
Sister(s) | Sarah Bradford |
Career | |
Profession | Film Actor, Filmmaker, Voice actor, Screenwriter |
Net Worth | $170 Million |
Famous for | Jason Bourne Movie Franchise |
Debut | Mystic Pizza (1988) |
Awards/ Honours | Awards Academy Awards Golden Globe Awards American Cinematheque Award Berlin International Film Festival View Full Lists |
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