Matt Damon
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Matthew Paige Damon
Date of Birth: October 8, 1970
Place of Birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Height: 178 cm (5′10″)
Weight: ~84 kg (185 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic, now agnostic
Nationality: American
Ancestry: English, Scottish, Finnish, and Swedish roots
Languages: English (native), some Spanish
Marital Status: Married to Luciana Barroso (since 2005)
Children: Four daughters: Alexia, Isabella, Gia, Stella
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, Producer
Education: Harvard University (dropped out)
Net Worth: $170 million (2025, public estimate)
Total Social Followers: Moderate presence, strong global fan base
Notable Works: Good Will Hunting, Jason Bourne series, The Martian, The Departed
Current Residence: Brooklyn Heights, New York & Pacific Palisades, California
Number of Houses: Several including US and Australia
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Close childhood friend of Ben Affleck.
- Studied English at Harvard University but left to pursue acting.
- Worked small jobs before break in Hollywood.
- Co-wrote *Good Will Hunting* screenplay while in college.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1997: Won Oscar for *Good Will Hunting* screenplay with Ben Affleck.
- 2002–2016: Starred as Jason Bourne in Bourne franchise.
- 2006: Featured in Scorsese’s *The Departed*.
- 2015: Played astronaut in Ridley Scott’s *The Martian*.
- 2019: Co-starred in *Ford v Ferrari*.
- 2021–2025: Roles in *Stillwater*, *Oppenheimer*, and more projects in progress.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay (*Good Will Hunting*).
- Golden Globe for Best Actor (*The Martian*).
- Multiple Oscar nominations for acting.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2007).
- Known for humanitarian work and charity contributions.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Damon and Affleck shared a bank account to fund auditions.
- Turned down the lead in *Avatar* (lost out on billions in royalties).
- Very active in charity, co-founded Water.org with Gary White.
- Speaks some Spanish thanks to his wife.
- Has been married since 2005, considered one of Hollywood’s most stable marriages.
- Trained extensively in martial arts for Bourne roles.
- Lost 40 lbs for *Courage Under Fire* (1996).
- Close friend of George Clooney and Brad Pitt.
- Big Boston Red Sox fan.
- Served as executive producer on *Project Greenlight*.
- Once impersonated Tom Brady for charity skits.
- Actively advocates for clean water initiatives.
- Father to four daughters, protective of his family’s privacy.
- Featured in People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”
- He and Ben Affleck remain lifelong best friends.
- Did voiceover work in *Happy Feet 2*.
- His mother is a professor in early childhood education.
- Has homes in New York, Los Angeles, and Australia.
- Played poker with real-life pros to prepare for *Rounders*.
- Invests in green technology companies.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matt Damon born?
October 8, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
How tall is Matt Damon?
178 cm (5′10″).
Is Matt Damon married?
Yes, to Luciana Barroso since 2005.
How many children does he have?
Four daughters.
What is his net worth?
~$170 million (2025 estimate).
What was his breakout film?
*Good Will Hunting* (1997).
Who wrote Good Will Hunting?
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
Did he star in The Martian?
Yes, as astronaut Mark Watney (2015).
What charities does he support?
Co-founder of Water.org, supports global clean water access.
Has he won an Oscar?
Yes, for Best Original Screenplay (*Good Will Hunting*).
What sports team does he support?
Boston Red Sox.
Where does he live?
Brooklyn Heights, New York, and Los Angeles.
Is he friends with Ben Affleck?
Yes, lifelong friends and collaborators.
What languages does he speak?
English, plus some Spanish.