Matt Damon

Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8, 1970) is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He gained prominence in 1997 for his role in Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote and starred in with Ben Affleck, winning them an Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. Damon has appeared in numerous successful films, with his movies collectively earning over $3.88 billion at the North American box office. He is best known for portraying Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise, and Linus Caldwell in the Ocean's trilogy. Damon has received prestigious awards including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, among others.