One of Hollywood’s biggest hunks and Oscar winner was born on October 8, 1970. He made his debut with one line of text, but is now a big screen star.
Do you remember the movie Mystic Pizza by Julia Roberts? It was there that young Matt made his debut, and he had one single line to terminate. If they only knew what would grow out of him … maybe they would have given him a bigger role …
He became famous in 1997 when he and his friend Ben Affleck wrote the screenplay for Rebel by Choice. Damon played the lead role in it. The film earned him an Oscar for screenplay and a nomination for acting. The following years brought the critically acclaimed and appreciated by viewers Saving Private Ryan (1998) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999). The 2000s were further successes – participation in Ocean’s Trilogy, with a galaxy of stars, incl. Brad Pitt or George Clooney.
In 2002, he starred in the first movie about Bourne’s agent, The Borne Identity. Three more paintings from this series with the participation of Damon were created. Each of them was a hit. His other films include Syriana, Infiltration, Invictus (Oscar nomination), Great Liberace. He is not only an actor, but also a recognized producer, as evidenced by Manchester by the Sea. In total, he has so far received 4 nominations for the most famous film award and won once. And why are we writing about him in the Last Tavern? Obviously because he starred in Great Martian (2015, Oscar nomination) and Elysium (2013) with Jodie Foster. By the way – did you notice his cameo in the movie Thor Ragnarok? He portrayed an actor playing Loki. The very thought of it is ridiculous. Damon himself also found it a great joke.
He collaborated with the most famous directors and the best producers. His colleagues from the set are, among others George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Michael Douglas, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Matt’s private life has been in order for many years. In 2005, he married the bartender Luciana Barroso, whom he met when his colleagues pulled him out for a beer. He stood behind the bar with her and as Luciana says,
And he made me a lot of money tips that night because of course everyone wanted to see him.
Can you imagine meeting Matt Damon by chance in a bar and becoming his wife two years later? They have been together for many years and have three daughters.
Today, Matt Damon is one of Hollywood’s top-grossing actors. What ELSE can you wish him on his birthday?