After starring inHouse of Usher, Damon won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer.
The film was directed by Roger Corman, whodied on Thursday.
(1966) andJohnny Oro(1966).
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He is credited with helping to create a vibrant sales market for indie movies.
As a producer, Damon received multiple Oscar nominations, including winning an Academy Award in 2005 forMonster.
The latter went on to gross $125 million at the U.S. box office.
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In 2019, it was sold to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
Damons last film as a producer was in 2019s war dramaThe Last Full Measure, directed by Todd Robinson.
Damon was one of the original founding members of International Film and Television Alliance (IFTA).
He received his M.B.A. and B.A.
Andreas Wiseman contributed to this report.
