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Know the Cast: ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast - Every Actor and Character in the 2007 Movie on Amazon and Starz

The Bourne Ultimatum cast features Matt Damon, Julia Stiles and David Strathairn. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Paul Greengrass’ 2007 movie on Amazon and Starz. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

The Bourne Ultimatum takes place six weeks after the events of The Bourne Supremacy. When Jason Bourne gets framed by the CIA, he desperately tries to clear his name. The narrative follows the main protagonist as he investigates an international conspiracy. Here’s every actor and character in The Bourne Ultimatum, an adaptation of Robert Ludlum’s 1980 novel and the first installment of the “Bourne” movie franchise.

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: Matt Damon as Jason Bourne

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - Matt Damon as Jason Bourne

Character Profile: A rogue CIA agent suffering from amnesia. He gets implicated in an international conspiracy. Jason tries to clear his name while receiving help from a CIA friend.

Damon’s Resume: Will in Good Will Hunting (1997), Bourne in The Bourne Identity (2002), Colin in The Departed (2006), Mark Watney in The Martian (2015), Leslie Groves in Oppenheimer (2023)

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons

Character Profile: A CIA agent. She was a support technician for a black ops program called Operation Treadstone. Nicky helps Jason strategize against his enemies.

Stiles’ Resume: Kat Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Nicolette in The Bourne Identity (2002), Blue in Blue (2012-14), Veronica in Silver Linings Playbook (2012), Georgina Ryland in Riviera (2017-20)

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: David Strathairn as Noah Vosen

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - David Strathairn as Noah Vosen

Character Profile: The CIA deputy director. He orders a hit on an investigative journalist in London. Noah directs Operation Blackbriar while plotting against Jason.

Strathairn’s Resume: Pierce Patchett in L.A. Confidential (1997), Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005), William Seward in Lincoln (2012), Dave in Nomadland (2020), Pete in Nightmare Alley (2021)

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: Scott Glenn as Ezra Kramer

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - Scott Glenn as Ezra Kramer

Character Profile: The CIA director. He oversees Operation Blackbriar. Ezra keeps a close eye on both Jason and Noah.

Glenn’s Resume: Bart Mancuso in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), John Adcox in Backdraft (1991), Ezra Kramer in The Bourne Legacy (2012), Kevin Garvey, Sr. in The Leftovers (2014-17)

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: Paddy Considine as Simon Ross

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - Paddy Considine as Simon Ross

Character Profile: A journalist for The Guardian. He is a security correspondent who investigates Operation Treadstone and Operation Blackbriar. Simon gets assassinated in London.

Considine’s Resume: Steven Prince in The World’s End (2013), Father John Hughes in Peaky Blinders (2016), Viserys Targaryen in House of the Dragon (2022-24), Kevin Harrigan in MobLand (2025-), Viktor Gradov in Heads of State (2025)

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The Bourne Ultimatum Cast: Edgar Ramírez as Paz

The Bourne Ultimatum Cast on Amazon and Starz - Edgar Ramírez as Paz

Character Profile: A CIA assassin. He is a special operator for Operation Blackbriar. Paz nearly gets killed by Jason and later questions him about his motivations.

Ramírez’s Resume: Ilich Ramírez Sánchez in Carlos (2010), Roberto Duran in Hands of Stone (2016), Gianni Versace in American Crime Story (2018), Detective Joe Mendoza in The Undoing (2020), Mike Valentine in Florida Man (2023)

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The Bourne Ultimatum cast also includes:

  • Albert Finney as Dr. Albert Hirsch
  • Joan Allen as Pam Landy
  • Tom Gallop as Tom Cronin
  • Corey Johnson as Wills
  • Daniel Brühl as Martin Kreutz
  • Joey Ansah as Desh
  • Colin Stinton as Neal Daniels
  • Dan Fredenburgh as Jimmy
  • Lucy Liemann as Lucy
  • Mark Bazeley as Betancourt

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