![]() In any case, Damon’s allure has as much to do with his brains as it does with his brawn. Or maybe this is simply what we expect from people who once attended Harvard University. ![]() Maybe it’s because he played a boy genius in 1997’s Good Will Hunting, then followed up that breakthrough role by starring as a shrewd underdog lawyer ( Rainman), a wildly gifted poker player ( Rounders), and a calculating psychopath ( The Talented Mr. ![]() This is the curious truth at the center of Damon’s career: Though he’s got all the looks you could hope for in a leading man, it’s what’s behind those steely blue eyes that keeps us coming back for more. He also has to be preternaturally intelligent, a savant capable of outwitting a Fields Medal-winning mathematician, a ruthless Russian card shark, or a millionaire casino owner, as the occasion may demand. It’s not enough for Matt Damon to be conventionally attractive, or even physically imposing. Top Performances is a recurring feature in which we definitively handpick the very best performances from an iconic actor or actress. It has been updated for Matt Damon’s 52nd birthday.
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