Matt Damon (born October 8, 1970, in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and screenwriter. He rose to fame co-writing and starring in Good Will Hunting (1997) with Ben Affleck, earning them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Known for his versatility, Damon has starred in major franchises like the Bourne series (as Jason Bourne), the Ocean's trilogy, and The Martian (2015, earning a Best Actor Oscar nomination). Other standout roles include Saving Private Ryan, The Departed, Ford v Ferrari, and Oppenheimer. He's also a producer via Artists Equity (co-founded with Affleck) and is recognized for his grounded, everyman charisma and commitment to socially conscious projects.
Ben Affleck 
(born August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Like Damon, he gained early fame with Good Will Hunting (co-written and co-starring with Damon), winning the same Oscar. Affleck directed and starred in critically praised films like Argo (2012, winning Best Picture as producer/director), Gone Girl, The Town (which he directed), and Air (2023, as Phil Knight). He's also known for roles in Daredevil, Batman v Superman (as Batman), and The Accountant. Affleck co-founded Artists Equity with Damon and has navigated high-profile personal life moments while maintaining a strong directing career.
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