Matt Damon is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. He established himself as a leading man by starring as Tom Ripley in The Talented Mr. Ripley, Jason Bourne in the Bourne franchise, and Linus Caldwell in the Ocean’s trilogy. He received a nomination for an Academy Award and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for playing an astronaut stranded on Mars in The Martian. Matt was ranked among Forbes‘s most bankable stars in 2007, and in 2010 was one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
He has received various awards and nominations, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, in addition to nominations for three British Academy Film Awards and seven Primetime Emmy Awards. Damon has performed voiceover work in both animated and documentary films and established two production companies with Affleck, Artists Equity and the former Pearl Street Films. He has been involved in charitable work with organizations including the One Campaign, H2O Africa Foundation, Feeding America, and Water.org.
Birth Name
Matthew Paige Damon
Nickname
Matt, Paige, Damon
Profession
Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Matt Damon was born on the 8th of October 1970, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Age
He’s currently 55 years old.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
White
Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
Damon attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where he developed an early interest in acting. He later enrolled at Harvard University, studying English literature. While at Harvard, he began writing the screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Damon left Harvard before graduating to pursue acting full-time, a decision that soon led to critical and commercial success.
Family Details
- Father – Kent Telfer Damon (Stockbroker)
- Mother – Nancy Carlsson-Paige (Early Childhood Education Professor)
- Siblings – Kyle Damon (Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Girlfriend / Spouse
Matt Damon has dated –
- Luciana Damon
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 10 inches
- In centimeters – 178 cm
- In meters – 178 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 84 kg
- In Pounds – 185 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-15-42
- Waist – 34 Inches
- Biceps – 15 Inches
- Chest – 42 Inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Light Brown
Shoe Size
He wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Damon is famous for his intelligent, emotionally layered performances and for starring in both critically acclaimed dramas and blockbuster franchises. He is best known for Good Will Hunting, The Bourne film series, The Martian, Saving Private Ryan, Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, and The Departed. His ability to balance commercial success with artistic credibility has made him one of Hollywood’s most respected actors.
Television Debut
In the late 1980s, Damon made early television appearances, including a role on Rising Son (1990).
Film Debut
In 1988, Matt made his feature film debut in Mystic Pizza. His breakthrough came with Good Will Hunting (1997), which he co-wrote and starred in, earning him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Matt Damon Net worth
Matt Damon has an estimated net worth of $170 million dollars as of 2026.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Matt Damon
- Matthew was born, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Kent Damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige.
- Matt’s parents got divorced when he was only two. Matt and his brother came back to Cambridge with his mother, where they lived in a six-family communal house.
- He was raised in “by the book” child-rearing, Matt could never profoundly find his self-identity. He went to an Alternative School – where he was a good student but had terrifying first two years because of short stature.
- Damon did theater at school and has great respect for his teacher Gerry Speca, although Ben Affleck, his schoolmate, gets a lot of credit and speeches!
- He wrote the first draft of Good Will Hunting for an English class at Harvard. He dropped out of his course to take the lead role in the movie Geronimo: An American Legend.
- Forbes magazine ranked him as the most bankable and one of the highest-engrossing stars of all time.
- In the year 1998, Matt played the title role in Steven Spielberg‘s film, Saving Private Ryan (1998), which was one of the most acclaimed films in that year.
- Matt had the opportunity of working with Tom Hanks and Vin Diesel while filming that movie. That same year, he starred as an earnest law student and reformed poker player in Rounders (1998).
- He lent his voice to the animated movie, Titan A.E. (2000), which also earned mixed reviews from the public. He also starred in two other movies, All the Pretty Horses (2000) and the golf comedy-drama, The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000).
- His character “Patricia Highsmith” in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Variety magazine described his performance as “Damon outstandingly conveys his character’s slide from innocent enthusiasm into cold calculation”
- Matt has been decorated with several awards including the ultimate Academy Awards from four nominations and two Golden Globe Awards. He’s been nominated for two British Academy Film Awards and five Emmy Awards.
- In March 2010, Damon and Affleck collaborated again to create another production company, Pearl Street Films, a Warner Bros.-based production company.
- In 2011, he starred in The Adjustment Bureau, Contagion, and We Bought a Zoo.
- In 2012, Matt signed a multiyear deal to be the voice of TD Ameritrade advertisements, replacing Sam Waterston as the discount brokerage’s spokesman.
- In 2015, Damon had the lead role, astronaut Mark Watney, in Ridley Scott’s The Martian, based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel of the same name, a role that earned him the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and his second Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
- In 2023, Matt starred as Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro in Air, a drama film about the launch of Air Jordan, co-starring and directed by Affleck.
- In 2024, Damon starred in and produced The Instigators, alongside Casey Affleck, for Apple TV+.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Matt Damon?
He is an Oscar-winning actor who first became known for his numerous collaborations with friend and co-writer Ben Affleck. His most famous films include Good Will Hunting, The Jason Bourne series, the Ocean’s trilogy, and The Martian.
What is the real name of Matt Damon?
His real name is Matthew Paige Damon.
What is the age of Matt Damon?
He is 55 years old (8th of October 1970).
What is Matt Damon Height?
The Height of Matt is 1.78 m (5′10”).
What is Matt Damon Educational Background?
He attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, where he developed an early interest in acting. He later enrolled at Harvard University, studying English literature. While at Harvard, he began writing the screenplay for Good Will Hunting.
What is Matt Damon Known For?
He is famous for his intelligent, emotionally layered performances and for starring in both critically acclaimed dramas and blockbuster franchises. He is best known for Good Will Hunting, The Bourne film series, The Martian, Saving Private Ryan, Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, and The Departed.
What is the Net worth of Matt Damon?
He has an estimated net worth of $170 million dollars as of 2026.