Despite his All-American persona, actor Matt Damon has thrived in roles that ran counter to his mom-and-apple pie image. Whether playing a combative mathematics genius, a serial killer hunting the rich and famous, or a lethal spy unable to recall his identity, Damon has built a strong and respected career tackling characters that went against type. In fact, when Damon played into expectations, he more often than not failed – most notably in “The Legend of Bagger Vance” (2000) and “All the Pretty Horses” (2000). But perhaps more famous than the roles he played had been his longtime friendship
Matt Damon was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Good Will Hunting, and he and Ben Affleck shared a win for that film's screenplay. But that was 12 years ago. What has Mr. Damon done for us since then? Herewith, his…
