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Matt Damon

American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

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American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

Matthew Paige Damon, born on October 8, 1970, is a highly successful actor, producer, and screenwriter. His films have grossed over $3.88 billion in North America. Damon's notable works include Good Will Hunting, the Bourne franchise, and The Martian. He has won Academy and Golden Globe Awards, among others, and has been involved in various charitable organizations.

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1970-10-08

Birth of Matt Damon

Matt Damon, an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter, was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has achieved great success in the film industry, earning numerous awards and nominations for his work.

1980

Friendship with Ben Affleck

Matt Damon met his best friend and future co-star, Ben Affleck, during his childhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They formed a close friendship that later led to successful collaborations in the entertainment industry.

1987

Matthew Paige Damon plays Humpty Dumpty in school production

In 1987, Matthew Paige Damon, before becoming a famous actor, portrayed the character of Humpty Dumpty in a school play called 'Bravo Cappuccio'.

1988

Matt Damon booked first film role in Mystic Pizza

In 1988, Matt Damon booked his first-ever film role in Mystic Pizza, marking the beginning of his acting career.

1989

Matt and Affleck as extras in Field of Dreams

In 1989, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck appeared as extras in the movie Field of Dreams.

1990

Matt Damon leaves Harvard University to pursue acting career

In 1990, Matt Damon left Harvard University just 12 credits short of graduation to pursue an acting career.

1992

Matt starred in School Ties

In 1992, Matt Damon starred alongside Brendan Fraser in the movie School Ties.

1997

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-wrote Good Will Hunting

In 1997, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-wrote the film Good Will Hunting, which propelled them to stardom and critical acclaim.

1998

Damon and Ben Affleck win Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting

In 1998, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-wrote 'Good Will Hunting,' which earned them the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The film received a total of seven Academy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations.

1999

Damon plays bisexual murderer in The Talented Mr. Ripley

In 1999, Matt Damon took on the role of a bisexual murderer in 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law. The film showcased Damon's versatility as an actor.

2000

Matt Damon dated Ryder

Matt Damon dated Winona Ryder for two years before breaking up in 2000.

2001-12

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team up for Project Greenlight

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated for the documentary series Project Greenlight on HBO, which followed first-time filmmakers competing to have their debut movies produced. The show aired from December 2001 to 2005 and was later revived in 2015.

2002-05

Matt Damon silently joins Ben Affleck onscreen in The Third Wheel

In May 2002, Matt Damon had a non-speaking role in the romantic comedy The Third Wheel, where Ben Affleck also appeared. The film starred Luke Wilson, Denise Richards, and Jay Lacopo.

2003-04

Meeting Luciana Bozán

Matt Damon met his Argentine wife, Luciana Bozán, while filming Stuck on You in Miami in April 2003.

2004-03

Matt Damon cameos in a movie featuring Ben Affleck

In March 2004, Matt Damon made a cameo appearance in a movie that starred Ben Affleck, not related to their previous film Gigli. The specific movie title was not mentioned.

2005-12-09

Marriage to Luciana Bozán

Matt Damon married Luciana Bozán in a private civil ceremony at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau on December 9, 2005.

2006-06

Birth of first daughter with Luciana Bozán

Matt Damon and Luciana Bozán welcomed their first daughter together in June 2006.

2007-07-25

Premiere of 'The Bourne Ultimatum'

Matt Damon attended the premiere of 'The Bourne Ultimatum' with co-star Julia Stiles in Hollywood on July 25, 2007.

2008-08

Birth of Matt Damon's daughter Gia

In August 2008, Matt Damon and his wife welcomed their second daughter, Gia.

2009-12-11

Release of 'Green Zone'

In December 2009, the movie 'Green Zone' directed by Paul Greengrass was released, featuring Matt Damon as chief warrant officer Roy Miller who searches for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

2010-10

Birth of Matt Damon's daughter Stella

In October 2010, Matt Damon and his wife became a family of five with the birth of their third child, daughter Stella.

2011

Contagion

Matt Damon starred in the thriller Contagion, directed by Steven Soderbergh, which depicted the outbreak of a deadly virus and its consequences.

2012

Birth of Stella

The couple welcomed their third daughter, Stella, in 2012.

2013-04-25

Matt Damon receives 2013 Harvard Arts Medal

Matt Damon visited Cambridge on April 25 to accept the 2013 Harvard Arts Medal for his outstanding contributions to the film industry. Despite not graduating from Harvard, he had attended the university from 1988 to 1992.

2014

Damon starred in The Monuments Men and Interstellar

In 2014, Matt Damon starred in George Clooney's The Monuments Men and played the role of scientist Dr. Mann in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

2015

Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney in The Martian

In 2015, Matt Damon portrayed the character Mark Watney, an astronaut, in the film The Martian. This role earned him his second Best Actor Oscar nomination in 2016.

2016

Jason Bourne

Matt Damon returned to the role of Jason Bourne in the film Jason Bourne, marking his comeback to the beloved character after nearly a decade.

2017-02-26

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite at the Oscars

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who previously won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting, reunited at the Academy Awards after 19 years. They presented the Best Original Screenplay Oscar, the same award they won in 1998.

2018

Purchase of luxury penthouse in Brooklyn Heights

In 2018, Matt Damon bought a luxury penthouse in New York City's Brooklyn Heights neighborhood for $16.5 million.

2019-07

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck announce their teaming up for The Last Duel

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck announced their collaboration for the movie 'The Last Duel' in July 2019.

2020-03-04

Ben Affleck jokes about motivating Matt Damon's acting career

Ben Affleck jokingly claimed on The Jess Cagle Show that his early work as a child actor inspired Matt Damon to pursue acting. Affleck mentioned filming The Voyage of Mimi at a young age, which sparked Damon's jealousy and ultimately led him into a career in cinema.

2021-05-11

Matt Damon roots for a Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reunion

Matt Damon expressed his support for the idea of Ben Affleck reuniting with Jennifer Lopez during a TODAY show appearance. Despite being asked about the rumors, Damon humorously avoided giving a direct answer but hinted at his approval of the potential reunion.

2022

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck Film New Movie 'The Instigators'

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck were spotted filming their new movie 'The Instigators' in Boston.

2023-03-27

Matt Damon calls Jimmy Kimmel a 'terrible human being' on Air red carpet

On the red carpet, Matt Damon referred to Jimmy Kimmel as a 'terrible human being'. This adds to the ongoing playful rivalry between the two celebrities.

2023-03-27

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck attend the Air premiere in L.A.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck attended the Air premiere in Los Angeles ahead of the release of their Nike drama. Damon was accompanied by his wife and daughters, while Affleck's wife also joined them at the event.

2023-04-05

Matt Damon says navigating fame would have been 'unimaginably harder' without Ben Affleck

Matt Damon expressed that dealing with fame would have been extremely challenging without the support of Ben Affleck. He emphasized the importance of their friendship throughout their 25-year journey in the entertainment industry.

2023-07-13

Matt Damon praises Ben Affleck's direction in Air

Matt Damon expressed his positive experience of being directed by Ben Affleck in the film Air during an interview with Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist.

2023-07-21

Matt Damon reflects on the impact of his father's death on his relationship with Ben Affleck

Matt Damon discusses how the passing of his father in 2017 affected his bond with Ben Affleck, emphasizing the importance of cherishing every moment and not wasting time.

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