Ben Affleck
BirthDay:15 Aug 1972 |
BirthPlace:Berkeley, California, USA |
BirthName:Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt |
Bio:Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California, and was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His mother, Chris Anne (née Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are now divorced. Ben has a younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was born in 1975. He is of mostly English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry. His middle name, "Géza", is after a family friend.Affleck wanted to be an actor ever since he could remember and his first acting experience was for a Burger King commercial, when he was on the PBS mini-series, The Voyage of the Mimi (1984). It was also at that age when Ben met his lifelong friend and fellow actor, Matt Damon. They played little league together and took drama classes together. Ben's teen years consisted of mainly TV movies and small television appearances including Hands of a Stranger (1987) and The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988). He made his big introduction into feature films in 1993 when he was cast in Dazed and Confused (1993). After that, he did mostly independent films like Kevin Smith's Mallrats (1995) and Chasing Amy (1997) which were great for Ben's career, receiving renowned appreciation for his works at the Sundance film festival. But the success he was having in independent films didn't last much longer and things got a little shaky for Ben. He was living in an apartment with his brother Casey and friend Matt, getting tired of being turned down for the big roles in films and being given the forgettable supporting ones. Since Matt was having the same trouble, they decided to write their own script, where they could call all the shots. So, after finishing the script for Good Will Hunting (1997), they gave it to their agent Patrick Whitesell, who showed it to a few Hollywood studios, finally being accepted by Castlerock. It was great news for the two but Castlerock wasn't willing to give Ben and Matt the control over the project they were hoping for. It was friend Kevin Smith who took it to the head of Miramax who bought the script giving Ben and Matt the control they wanted and, in December 5, 1997, Good Will Hunting (1997) was released, making the two unknown actors famous. The film was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and won two, including Best Original Screenplay for Ben and Matt. The film marked Ben's breakthrough role, in which he was given for the first time the chance to choose roles instead of having to go through grueling auditions constantly. He chose such roles in the blockbusters Armageddon (1998), Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Pearl Harbor (2001). In the early years of the 2000s, Affleck also starred in the box office hits Changing Lanes (2002), The Sum of All Fears (2002), and Daredevil (2003), as well as the disappointing comedies Gigli (2003) and Surviving Christmas (2004). In the several years following, he played supporting roles, including in the films Smokin' Aces (2006), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), State of Play (2009), and Extract (2009). He ventured into directing in 2007, with the thriller, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which starred his brother, Casey Affleck, and was well received. He then directed, co-wrote, and starred in The Town (2010), which was named to the National Board of Review Top Ten Films of the year. For the political thriller Argo (2012), which he directed and starred in, Affleck won the Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Picture (Affleck's second Oscar win). In 2014, Affleck headlined the book adaptation thriller Gone Girl (2014). He starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005. The couple has three children. |
Filmography
Actor ( 177 credits ) |
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| Justice League (2017) | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
| Witness for the Prosecution (2017) | |
| Live by Night (2016) | Joe Coughlin |
| The Accountant (2016) | |
| Suicide Squad (2016) | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
| Gone Girl (2014) | Nick Dunne |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| The Drunken Peasants (2014) | Batman (archive footage) (1 episode, 2015) |
| Official 2013 World Series Film (2013) | Himself - Narrator |
| Runner Runner (2013) | Ivan Block |
| Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013) | Himself |
| Movie Guide (2013) | Ivan Block (1 episode, 2013) |
| IMDb: What to Watch (2013) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| Weekend Ticket (2013) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| Media Buzz (2013) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2015) |
| Ok! TV (2013) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2015) |
| CinemAbility (2013) | Himself |
| To the Wonder (2012) | Neil |
| Argo (2012) | Tony Mendez |
| The Hollywood Fast Lane (2012) | Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2012) |
| CBS This Morning (2012) | Himself - Gone Girl (1 episode, 2014) |
| Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| Vivir de cine (2012) | Himself (1 episode, 2012) |
| MSN Exclusives (2012) | Himself (2013) |
| 1002 Momentos de la tele (2012) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2012) |
| Special Look (2012) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| Rotten Tomatoes (2012) | Himself (1 episode, 2016) |
| Unite for Japan (2011) | Himself |
| Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (2011) | Himself (2 episodes, 2012-2013) |
| Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy (2011) | Himself (1 episode, 2013) |
| Anderson Live (2011) | Himself (1 episode, 2012) |
| The Town (2010) | Doug MacRay |
| The Company Men (2010) | Bobby Walker |
| Sundance Skippy (2010) | Himself |
| Daybreak (2010) | Himself (1 episode, 2010) |
| Conan (2010) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2016) |
| Extract (2009) | Dean |
| State of Play (2009) | Stephen Collins |
| He's Just Not That Into You (2009) | Neil |
| Tosh.0 (2009) | Himself (1 episode, 2014) |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) | Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2012-2013) |
| 2009 World Series of Poker (2009) | Himself (2 episodes, 2009) |
| ES.TV HD (2009) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2012) |
| A polos 25 (2009) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2010) |
| Tellement People (2008) | Himself (unknown episodes) |
| Chelsea Lately (2007) | Tony Medez in 'Argo' (1 episode, 2012) |
| DP/30: Conversations About Movies (2007) | Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2010) |
| Movie Connections (2007) | Ned Alleyn (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007) |
| TMZ on TV (2007) | Himself / ... (1 episode, 2014) |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007) | Himself (3 episodes, 2007-2012) |
| Reel Junkie (2007) | Himself (1 episode, 2012) |
| American Greed (2007) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2008) |
| Rencontres de cinéma (2007) | Himself (1 episode, 2012) |
| Manufacturing Dissent: Uncovering Michael Moore (2007) | Himself - at 75th Annual Academy Awards (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| Smokin' Aces (2006) | Jack Dupree |
| Hollywoodland (2006) | George Reeves |
| Clerks II (2006) | Gawking Guy |
| Man About Town (2006) | Jack Giamoro |
| Close Up (2006) | Actor / ... (1 episode, 2011) |
| Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (2006) | Himself (1 episode, 2011) |
| Movie Rush (2006) | Himself |
| La rentadora (2006) | (1 episode, 2007) |
| Made in Hollywood (2005) | Himself (3 episodes, 2010-2012) |
| Project Greenlight 3 (2005) | Himself (unknown episodes) |
| Surviving Christmas (2004) | Drew Latham |
| Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) | Himself (archive footage) |
| Jersey Girl (2004) | Ollie Trinke |
| ESPN 25: Who's #1? (2004) | Himself (4 episodes, 2004-2006) |
| The Biggest Loser (2004) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2009) |
| Omg! Insider (2004) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2014) |
| Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party (2004) | Himself |
| Paycheck (2003) | Jennings |
| Gigli (2003) | Larry Gigli |
| Daredevil (2003) | Matt Murdock / Daredevil |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) | Himself (7 episodes, 2008-2013) |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) | Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2006) |
| Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) | Himself (7 episodes, 2005-2012) |
| X-Play (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Celebrities Uncensored (2003) | Himself (7 episodes, 2003-2004) |
| Celebrity Poker Showdown (2003) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2004) |
| 4Pop (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| World Poker Tour (2003) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Project Greenlight 2 (2003) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003) |
| Extra (2003) | Himself (archive footage) (unknown episodes) |
| Shownieuws (2003) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2007) |
| It's Good to Be... (2003) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2003) |
| The Third Wheel (2002) | Michael |
| The Sum of All Fears (2002) | Jack Ryan |
| Changing Lanes (2002) | Gavin Banek |
| Last Call with Carson Daly (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Player$ (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Tinseltown TV (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| HypaSpace (2002) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) |
| Secrets of Superstar Fitness (2002) | Himself |
| Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) | Holden McNeil / Ben Affleck |
| Daddy and Them (2001) | Lawrence Bowen |
| Pearl Harbor (2001) | Capt. Rafe McCawley |
| Dinner for Five (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Project Greenlight (2001) | Himself (6 episodes, 2001-2002) |
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) |
| Richard & Judy (2001) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Live Lunch (2001) | Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2001) |
| Bounce (2000) | Buddy Amaral |
| Reindeer Games (2000) | Rudy Duncan |
| Boiler Room (2000) | Jim Young |
| Lux (2000) | Himself (2001) |
| Dogma (1999) | Bartleby |
| Forces of Nature (1999) | Ben Holmes |
| 200 Cigarettes (1999) | Bartender |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm (1999) | Man at Store (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009) |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) | Himself (3 episodes, 2000-2001) |
| The Directors (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) |
| Exclusif (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) |
| The Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame... (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) |
| Shakespeare in Love (1998) | Ned Alleyn |
| Armageddon (1998) | A.J. Frost |
| Phantoms (1998) | Sheriff Bryce Hammond |
| Total Request Live (1998) | Himself (2 episodes, 2002-2004) |
| El gordo y la flaca (1998) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Fox and Friends (1998) | Himself - Gone Girl (3 episodes, 2014) |
| T4 (1998) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Office Killer (1997) | Man in Office (scenes deleted) |
| Good Will Hunting (1997) | Chuckie Sullivan |
| Chasing Amy (1997) | Holden McNeil |
| Going All the Way (1997) | Tom 'Gunner' Casselman |
| The View (1997) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2006) |
| ¡Despierta América! (1997) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Corazón de... (1997) | Himself (2 episodes, 2005-2006) |
| The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) | Himself (4 episodes, 1998-2000) |
| The O'Reilly Factor (1996) | Himself / ... (6 episodes, 2004-2013) |
| Mundo VIP (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2001) |
| The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1996) | Himself (8 episodes, 2003-2014) |
| Caiga quien caiga (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) |
| E! True Hollywood Story (1996) | Himself (4 episodes, 2002-2008) |
| Mallrats (1995) | Shannon |
| Glory Daze (1995) | Jack |
| MADtv (1995) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| E! Live from the Red Carpet (1995) | Himself (1 episode, 2013) |
| Inside the Actors Studio (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 2001) |
| Extra (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Primer impacto: edición nocturna (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) |
| Dennis Miller Live (1994) | Himself (1 episode, 1999) |
| Dazed and Confused (1993) | Fred O'Bannion |
| Almost Home (1993) | Kevin Johnson (1 episode, 1993) |
| Against the Grain (1993) | Joe Willie Clemons (8 episodes, 1993) |
| GMTV (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 1999) |
| School Ties (1992) | Chesty Smith |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) | Basketball Player #10 (uncredited) |
| Dateline NBC (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) |
| HBO First Look (1992) | Himself (5 episodes, 1999-2009) |
| Lifestories: Families in Crisis (1992) | Aaron Henry (1 episode, 1994) |
| Gomorron (1992) | Himself / ... (4 episodes, 1998-2009) |
| Días de cine (1991) | Himself (2 episodes, 2012) |
| E! News (1991) | Himself (4 episodes, 2014) |
| Field of Dreams (1989) | Baseball Fan at Fenway Park (uncredited) (unconfirmed) |
| Live with Kelly and Michael (1988) | Himself / ... (6 episodes, 2003-2014) |
| The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988) | C.T. Granville |
| Inside Edition (1988) | Himself (archive footage) (1 episode, 2014) |
| Biography (1987) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) |
| Larry King Live (1985) | Himself (3 episodes, 2004-2007) |
| The Voyage of the Mimi (1984) | C.T. Granville |
| Cinema 3 (1984) | Himself (3 episodes, 2010-2012) |
| Headline News (1982) | Chuckie Sullivan (uncredited) (1 episode, 2006) |
| Entertainment Tonight (1981) | Himself (20 episodes, 2003-2014) |
| The Dark End of the Street (1981) | Tommy |
| CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) | Himself - Guest (1 episode, 2012) |
| The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2012) |
| Saturday Night Live (1975) | Himself - Host / ... (7 episodes, 1999-2013) |
| Good Morning America (1975) | Himself - Guest (2 episodes, 2012-2013) |
| ABC Afterschool Specials (1972) | Danny Coleman (1 episode, 1986) |
| Film '72 (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 2006) |
| Today (1952) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) |
| Justice League Part Two (0) | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
| The Batman (0) | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
Producer ( 18 credits ) |
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| Justice League (2017) | executive producer |
| Witness for the Prosecution (2017) | producer |
| Live by Night (2016) | producer |
| Incorporated (2016) | executive producer (unknown episodes) |
| The Runner (2016) | executive producer |
| Argo (2012) | producer |
| Reporter (2009) | executive producer |
| Feast (2005) | executive producer |
| Project Greenlight 3 (2005) | executive producer (11 episodes, 2005) |
| The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) | executive producer |
| Project Greenlight 2 (2003) | executive producer (10 episodes, 2003) |
| Speakeasy (2002) | executive producer |
| The Third Wheel (2002) | executive producer |
| Push, Nevada (2002) | executive producer (unknown episodes) |
| Stolen Summer (2002) | producer |
| Project Greenlight (2001) | executive producer (12 episodes, 2001-2002) |
| Crossing Cords (2001) | executive producer |
| The Batman (0) | producer |
Writer ( 6 credits ) |
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| Live by Night (2016) | (screenplay) |
| The Town (2010) | (screenplay) & |
| Gone Baby Gone (2007) | (screenplay) & |
| Push, Nevada (2002) | (creator) (8 episodes, 2002) |
| Good Will Hunting (1997) | (written by) |
| The Batman (0) | (screenplay) |
Director ( 7 credits ) |
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| Witness for the Prosecution (2017) | |
| Live by Night (2016) | |
| Argo (2012) | |
| The Town (2010) | |
| Gone Baby Gone (2007) | |
| I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meathook, and Now I Have a Three Picture Deal at Disney (1993) | |
| The Batman (0) | |
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Justice League Lands Colin Farrell in Mystery Role? |
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A new rumor claims that Colin Farrell and Game of Thrones star Michiel Huisman are in talks to star in Warner Bros.' Justice League. |
Is Batman the Real Villain in Suicide Squad? |
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Director David Ayer reveals how important Batman is to Suicide Squad and how it differs from previous versions of the character. |
Will Matt Damon Join Ben Affleck's Batman Movie? |
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Matt Damon says he's willing to play a superhero in a movie directed Ben Affleck, will he sign on for The Batman? |
Affleck's Batman Movie Locks Bruce Wayne in Arkham Asylum? |
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New rumors claim that director Ben Affleck's Batman will take place mostly in Arkham Asylum. |
Justice League Unite in Epic Comic-Con Panel Video |
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Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa and Henry Cavill unite at Comic-Con for the Justice League panel. |
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