Matt Damon

Matt Damon

American actor, screenwriter, and producer
Matthew Paige Damon is an American actor, film producer, and screenwriter. Ranked among Forbes most bankable stars, the films in which he has appeared have collectively earned over $3.88 billion at the North American box office, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.Wikipedia
BornOctober 8, 1970
HometownCambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Net worth$170 million
Height5'10" (1.78m)
SpouseLuciana Bozán Barroso (m 2005 - present)
ChildrenStella Damon , Alexia Barroso , Isabella Damon , Gia Zavala Damon
ParentsKent Telfer Damon , Nancy June Carlsson Page
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Matt Damon: Rejecting Avatar was dumbest thing an actor has ever done

  • Hollywood star Matt Damon believes turning down a role in 'Avatar' was the "dumbest thing an actor ever did in the history of acting", after he rejected the chance to star in James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic, missing out on $250 million.

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George Clooney jokes Mark Wahlberg and Johnny Depp 'regret' turning down Ocean's Eleven

During an appearance alongside director Steven Soderbergh at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival over the weekend, the Hollywood star confirmed Wahlberg and Depp had both been approached for the part of pickpocket Linus Caldwell in the 2001 heist comedy. Ultimately, the role went to Matt Damon. "Steven had just done Erin Brockovich and Traffic, and he was nominated for directing both films. So, people really wanted to work with Steven. That said, some people did say no to us."
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AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2016Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or ComedyThe MartianWinner
2016Academy AwardActor in a Leading RoleThe MartianNominated
2016British Academy of Film & Television ArtsLeading ActorThe MartianNominated
2014Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or MiniseriesBehind the CandelabraNominated
2014British Academy of Film & Television ArtsActor in a Supporting RoleBehind the CandelabraNominated

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