Damon made his acting debut in the film mystic pizza (1988) before gaining prominence in 1997 when he and ben affleck wrote and starred in good will hunting, which won them the academy award for …Matt damon biography matthew paige damon, born on october 8, 1970, is a multifaceted american actor, producer, and screenwriter.In 2007, he was highlighted as one of forbes' most bankable …Matt damon filmography damon at the 2023 berlin international film festival american actor matt damon made his film debut with a small role in mystic pizza (1988), [1] after which he played several …