SonyMatt Damon is one helluva movie star!
The 42-year-old actor has starred in over 60 films since starting his career back in 1988. From classics like Saving Private Ryan and The Talented Mr. Ripley to Ocean's Eleven, his action-packed Bourne trilogy and, more recently, Contagion and We Bought a Zoo, Damon does it all in front of the camera.
But Damon isn't just a talented actor. He's also an accomplished screenwriter. Back in 1997, Damon and his BFF Ben Affleck won a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for their film Good Will Hunting.
In celebration of his upcoming futuristic flick Elysium, let's take a look back at Damon's impressive acting career. And don't forget to see Elysium, in theaters Aug. 9!