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The “totally believable” actor Matt Damon and Tom Hanks agree is the greatest of all time
Tom Hanks and Matt Damon have both named Robert Duvall as their favourite actor, praising his convincing performances and the career choices he represents. Their shared admiration highlights an actor who has appeared in many landmark films over more than six decades, despite receiving less attention in discussions of the greatest performers.
Hanks said he would pay to watch Duvall simply walk across a street, while Damon has said he wants a career like his. Damon particularly drew inspiration from Duvall’s brief appearance in *Bullitt* when deciding which roles to accept. Hanks and Damon worked together in *Saving Private Ryan*, released in 1998.
In short
- Hanks and Damon both admire Robert Duvall.
- Damon modelled his career choices on Duvall.
- Duvall appeared in films for over six decades.
Explained simply
Robert Duvall is an American actor whose film and television career has spanned more than six decades. He is known for performances in films including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and Tender Mercies, and has often taken roles in both major productions and smaller films.
Tom Hanks and Matt Damon are also prominent American actors. They have each singled out Duvall’s natural, convincing acting and the way he chose roles; Damon has said he hopes to shape his own career in a similar way. Hanks and Damon appeared together in Saving Private Ryan, a 1998 film about the Second World War.