Matt Damon

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Characters played by Matt Damon

Odysseus — The Odyssey (2026)

Legendary Greek king of Ithaca and Trojan War veteran. Stranded on Ogygia, he recalls his journey involving the Trojan horse, Cyclops Polyphemus, Circe, the Underworld, and various sea monsters. After losing his entire crew on Thrinacia, he becomes the sole survivor, returns to Ithaca disguised as a beggar, and orchestrates the slaughter of the suitors usurping his throne. He ultimately abdicates to his son Telemachus and leaves with Penelope.

Leslie Groves — Oppenheimer (2023)

Colonel and director of the Manhattan Project who tasks Robert with leading the atomic bomb development and orders the construction of the Los Alamos laboratory.

Private Ryan — Saving Private Ryan (1998)

The fourth and last surviving Ryan brother, reassigned to defend a bridge at Ramelle. He refuses evacuation, believing he deserves to stay with his unit, and survives the battle to honor Miller's sacrifice decades later.

Linus Caldwell — Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Young, highly skilled pickpocket mentored by Danny and Rusty.

Mark Watney — The Martian (2015)

Astronaut on Ares III who survives a storm-induced accident alone on Mars. He botanically cultivates potatoes, generates water from rocket fuel, and modifies a rover to travel to the Ares IV MAV. After establishing text communication via Pathfinder, he launches to orbit and is ultimately rescued by the Hermes crew using a tethered MMU and suit propulsion.

Actor Loki (uncredited) — Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

Loki variant in Thor: Ragnarok play.

Tom Ripley — The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Tom Ripley is an ambitious New Yorker who is paid by Herbert Greenleaf to persuade Dickie to return from Italy. He impersonates Dickie, forges letters, and murders Dickie, Freddie, and Peter to preserve his deception, ultimately gaining financial security while living the lifestyle he coveted.

Colin — The Departed (2006)

Colin Sullivan is a Massachusetts State Police officer secretly groomed and employed as the mole for Irish mob boss Frank Costello. He rises through the ranks while systematically sabotaging police operations and eliminating rivals. After Costello's death, Sullivan attempts to cover his tracks and frame a corrupt colleague, but is confronted by Billy Costigan. Despite briefly pretending to arrest him, he is ultimately executed by Sergeant Dignam after Costigan's funeral.

Will Hunting — Good Will Hunting (1997)

A rebellious 20-year-old self-taught math genius and MIT janitor from South Boston. He anonymously solves difficult mathematical problems, gets into legal trouble, and is forced into therapy and tutoring. Initially defensive and afraid of commitment, he gradually overcomes childhood trauma and abandonment fears through his relationship with Skylar and therapy with Sean, ultimately choosing to pursue a better life and love.

Actor Loki — Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

An actor portraying Loki in a theatrical performance within Asgard.

Redneck #2 — Deadpool 2 (2018)

Background civilian.

Linus Caldwell — Ocean's Thirteen (2007)

Young, ambitious pickpocket and rising star in the crew.

Career Overview

Matt Damon has 190 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Bourne with 4 titles. Signature works include The Odyssey, Oppenheimer, Saving Private Ryan. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
190
Birth Date
1970-10-08
Birth Place
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

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