He's called Hollywood's golden boy, and is looking for an Oscar nod for his performance as the reluctant psychopath in Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr. Ripley. Here is a list of his performances. I have omitted his two TV movies.
Matthew Paige Damon
Born: 8 October 1970, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Talented Mr. Ripley, The (1999) .... Tom Ripley
- Dogma (1999) .... Loki
- Rounders (1998) .... Mike McDermott
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) .... Private James Francis Ryan
- Good Will Hunting (1997) .... Will Hunting
- Rainmaker, The (1997) .... Rudy Baylor
- Chasing Amy (1997) .... Exec #2
- Glory Daze (1996) .... Edgar Pudwhacker
- Courage Under Fire (1996) .... Specialist Ilario
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) .... Lt. Britton Davis
- School Ties (1992) .... Charlie Dillon
- Good Mother, The (1988) (uncredited) .... Extra
- Mystic Pizza (1988) .... Steamer
Damon currenly has 4 unreleased projects:
- The Third Wheel--Once again he is teaming up with buddy Ben Affleck. This one is a comedy, and it has to a black one at that.
- The Legend of Bagger Vance--Here he works with Will Smith. It's about a caddy who gives some invaluable advice about a golf swing. The advice, however, applies to all of life.
- All the Pretty Horses --This flick, directed by Robert Redford, is about a Texan who goes to Mexico, seeking a change.
- Titan A.E.--Damon provided his voice for this animated tale of impending apocalypse. Other voices include Hank Azaria, Bill Pullman, Drew Barrymore, Lena Olin, and Janeane Garofalo.
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