Matt Damon

Damon: 'I feel like a character actor'

source: Digital Spy

Matt Damon reveals that he likes working out what his characters' motivations are.

Published Sun, Nov 1

My mom told me to follow Gandhi – Matt Damon

source: Matt Damon Fan

Matt Damon says Gandhi inspired him to get involved in humanitarian work. The ‘Bourne Ultimatum’ actor – who works closely with Water.org and the ONE campaign – revealed his mother Nancy taught him to help others from a young age, just like peaceful civil rights leader Gandhi.

Published Sun, Nov 1

New York Times profile, Empire

source: Matt Damon News Column

But understatement is often overlooked, as Mr. Damon is well aware. "There's a style of acting that tends to get rewarded,"Mr. Damon said. After a pause, he added, "It's not what I do." (His one acting Oscar nomination was for "Good Will Hunting.")

Published Fri, Oct 30

MATT DAMON IN AWE DURING NELSON MANDELA VISIT

source: Matt Damon Fan

MATT DAMON is delighted NELSON MANDELA paid a visit to the set of his forthcoming movie – because seeing the former South African president meet his young daughters is a memory he will treasure forever. The actor stars in Invictus, based on a book of Mandela’s life during the 1995 Rugby Worl...

Published Wed, Oct 28

DAMON EYES DIRECTING CAREER

source: Matt Damon Fan

MATT DAMON is determined to step behind the camera one day – because he’s learned from the best directors in Hollywood. The actor has starred in dozens of box office smash movies during his 12-year long career and has been guided by top directors including Martin Scorsese and Steven Soderb...

Published Wed, Oct 28

DAMON BOYCOTTS VIOLENT ROLES

source: Matt Damon Fan

MATT DAMON has turned down a string of movie roles because he refuses to act in films with excessive violence. The Hollywood actor has starred in a number of high action movies including Saving Private Ryan and the Bourne trilogy. But Damon has rejected a number of scripts which include grat...

Published Wed, Oct 28

Damon, Brolin Set for Coen Bros.’ ‘True Grit’?

source: Matt Damon Fan

Matt Damon and Josh Brolin are reportedly close to signing up for the Coen brothers’ remake of the Western classic True Grit. Brolin is himself no stranger to Joel and Ethan Coen, having starred in their Oscar-winning thriller No Country for Old Men in 2007.

Published Wed, Oct 28

Easy ‘Informant’ Steven Soderbergh

source: Matt Damon Fan

The Oscar-winning film maker – who has previously worked on Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Erin Brockovich’ and ‘Oceans Eleven – says the dark comedy was a simple film to make because they lead actor Matt Damon was perfect for the role.

Published Wed, Oct 28