To celebrate the actor's 52nd birthday, L'OFFICIEL is taking a look back at his early career days.

As one of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/richest-actors-in-the-world-wealthiest-hollywood-actresses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highest-grossing actors</a> of all time, Matt Damon has had quite the career. The actor, screenwriter, and movie producer first came into the spotlight in the 1988 film Mystic Pizza where he played the role of Steamer. Though his character was minor, his performance was memorable and launched the beginning of a remarkable career. The actor began to become a little more noticeable in the industry after playing the role of Andrew Ilario in the film Courage Under Fire, where he was able to act in a scene alongside <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/john-david-washington-zendaya-malcolm-marie-denzel-movies-age" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Denzel Washington</a> and received great reviews from critics who marked his performance as &ldquo;impressive.&rdquo;
Damon&rsquo;s major breakthrough came in 1997 when he co-wrote the screenplay Good Will Hunting with his longtime friend <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-relationship-timeline-reunited" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ben Affleck</a>. The movie was nominated for nine <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-oscars-2019" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academy Awards</a>, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/golden-globes-best-looks" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Globes</a>. Of those, the film won two Academy Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and one <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/golden-globes-awards-red-carpet-fashion-history-lady-gaga-jennifer-lopez" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Golden Globe</a>. Since then, he only continued to thrive and established himself as an A-list actor.&nbsp;
Some of his standout films include The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ocean&rsquo;s 11, The Bourne Identity, Ocean&rsquo;s 12, The Departed, The Informant, Ocean&rsquo;s 13, and The Martian. Damon is still very involved in the acting world. He is confirmed to play the role of Leslie Groves in the upcoming 2023 film Oppenheimer, a movie directed by <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/zoe-kravitz-lost-audition-for-christopher-nolan-the-dark-night-rises-batman-racism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christopher Nolan</a> that tells the story of the team of scientists who worked on the Manhattan Project. Damon will be starring alongside Robert Downey Jr, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/florence-pugh-body-shamers-backlash-valentino-sheer-dress" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florence Pugh</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/emily-blunt-movies-devil-wears-prada-quiet-place" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emily Blunt</a>, <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/cillian-murphy-most-iconic-roles-movies-peaky-blinders" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cillian Murphy</a>, and Jack Quaid.&nbsp;
Damon has accomplished a lot in his life and continues to prove why he is one of the best in the industry. As we continue to honor all of his achievements, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL celebrates the actor&rsquo;s birthday by looking back to the past at some of the best moments from his early career days.

September 1992: Matt Damon at the Los Angeles premiere of 'School Ties.'

December 1993: Matt Damon at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Geronimo: An American Legend.'

January 1997: Matt Damon acting in 'The Rainmaker.'

February 1997: Matt Damon at the National Board of Review Annual Gala.

December 1997: Matt Damon at a special screening of 'The Apostle.'

March 1998: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck at the Academy Awards.

June 1998: Matt Damon at the 'Smoke Signals' premiere.

December 1999: Matt Damon in New York City.

January 2000: Matt Damon acting in 'All The Pretty Horses.'

March 2000: Matt Damon at the Pete Sampras Classic Golf Tournament.

October 2000: Matt Damon and Will Smith at 'The Legend of Bagger Vance' premiere.

December 2000: Matt Damon and Penelope Cruz at the world premiere of 'All The Pretty Horses.'

July 2004: Matt Damon and Franka Potente at 'The Bourne Supremacy' premiere.

Young Photos of Matt Damon

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