Matt Damon (Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1970) is an American actor and film producer, among the most acclaimed and versatile of his generation. His career took off in 1997 with *Good Will Hunting*, written and starred in alongside Ben Affleck, which earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

He quickly established himself with impactful roles in films such as Steven Spielberg's *Saving Private Ryan* and *The Talented Mr. Ripley*. Global success came with the Jason Bourne saga (*The Bourne Identity*, *The Bourne Supremacy*), where he embodied an enigmatic and highly trained action hero. He also participated in the *Ocean's* trilogy.

Known for his ability to portray intelligent characters, often "everyman" types with a hidden depth, Damon has demonstrated his versatility across various genres: from science fiction (*The Martian*, *Interstellar*) to dramas and biopics (*Ford v Ferrari*). His style is characterized by measured and credible acting, which makes him a reliable face of contemporary cinema.