His folks separated from when he was 11. He is the son of famous American actor Casey Affleck, the oldest Affleck brother, and his former wife, Summer Phoenix. [76] In his last film role of 2000, Affleck starred opposite his girlfriend Paltrow in the romantic drama Bounce. His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. [206][207] Affleck will reprise his role as Batman in The Flash and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, both releasing in 2023, in the form of cameo appearances. [394] "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an aspiring playwright who was . [41] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wondered why actors like Affleck and Peter O'Toole had agreed to appear in the "junky" film: "Affleck's thudding performance suggests he is reading his dialogue for the first time, directly from cue cards. "[409] Affleck gradually began to drink "more and more" and, eventually, was drinking until he "passed out" on a nightly basis. They have two daughters, Violet and Seraphina, and a son . [12] He has said there are "real practical dangers" involved in paparazzi attention, citing Garner's longtime stalker, Steven Burky,[391] who was arrested in December 2009 while trying to blend in with paparazzi outside their daughter's preschool. After losing that job he juggled a lot of other jobs including stints as a carpenter, bookie, and a janitor at Havard. He first came to attention for his performances in Gus Van Sant's films To Die For (1995), Good Will Hunting (1997) and Gerry (2002). [167] He later described it as a "difficult" on-set experience. [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. She was photographed with the actors quarantine girlfriend Ana De Armas last year and regularly joined his ex-wife Jennifer Garner on family outings over the course former couples decade-long marriage. [78] A.O. [194] He played Peter II, Count of Alenon, a hedonistic aristocrat in Ridley Scott's medieval drama The Last Duel; he also co-wrote the movie's screenplay with Damon and Nicole Holofcener. [390] In 2014, Affleck argued in favor of United Kingdom-style legislation that requires media outlets to blur children's faces in published photos. [235], Affleck is a supporter of the A-T Children's Project. [370][371], Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. [330] In 2020, he spoke at a virtual rally in support of Whitney Williams, a candidate in the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election. [177] Years later, he said his alcoholism had also been a factor in his decision. [35] Although Damon was two years older, the pair had "identical interests" and both wanted to pursue acting careers. [312] OpenSecrets reported that he raised $149,028. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. Casey Affleck is an entertainer and chef from the United States. Lael Loewenstein of Variety remarked that Affleck "does some of his very best work, suggesting that comedy may be his true calling,"[64] while Janet Maslin of The New York Times found him "very funny". [326][327] He donated to the campaign of Senate candidate Kamala Harris in 2015 and the Congressional campaign of Melissa Gilbert in 2016. [88] Affleck and his partners signed a film production deal with Disney in 2002; it expired in 2007.[95][96]. He looks as if he has never missed a party or a night's sleep. Nancy Byers (1924-1969) [419] He later described the incident as "embarrassing": "I wish it didn't happen. He is the son of Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt. [248][249], Affleck is a member of Feeding America's Entertainment Council. [321] He donated to the 2008 Congressional campaign of Pennsylvania's Patrick Murphy,[322] and to the 2010 Senate campaign of Kirsten Gillibrand. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian remarked on Affleck's "self-deprecating charm" and wondered why he could not find better scripts. Since practically everybody else has weighed in on the Bennifer 2.0 discourse except, of course, for the two stars who comprise the portmanteau someone asked the actors 78-year-old father, Timothy Affleck, about his sons rekindled romance. Afflecks mother, Christine, meanwhile, has seemingly been kept in the loop when it comes to her sons personal life. [297][298] Affleck took part in a voter registration public service announcement,[299] and traveled with Kerry during the opening weekend of his Believe in America Tour, making speeches at rallies in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Ben's dad, a retired social worker, split from his mom Chris, a former school teacher, when he was just 11, but remains close to the family - including their youngest son, actor Casey Affleck, 44. Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. He is of mostly English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry. '"[447] In a leaked email regarding McGowan's case, Affleck stated: "I never saw Rose at any hotel in Sundance. Familypedia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. You know, '$100 Million Box Office! He appeared alongside the then-Senator at a 2006 rally, introducing him as "the most galvanizing leader to come out of either party, in my opinion, in at least a decade". [115] He was awarded the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. [388] Garner also testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of the bill,[389] which later became law. Perhaps hes picked up a few interview tips from his A-list offspring, as he then pivoted the conversation away from tabloid fodder and to his sons long-standing philanthropic efforts in Africa. [31][32], As a Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school student, Affleck acted in theater productions and was inspired by drama teacher Gerry Speca. [375] Affleck and Garner have three children together: daughters Violet Anne (born December 2005)[376] and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth (born January 2009),[377] and son Samuel Garner (born February 2012). Mother: [274] In 2003, he criticized the "questionable and aggressive" use of the Patriot Act and the resulting "encroachments on civil liberties". Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. [335], In the early 2000s, Affleck often expressed an interest in running for political office one day,[296] but since 2007, he has denied any political ambitions and spoken repeatedly about the need for campaign finance reform. Date of birth: August 15, 1972 Zodiac Sign: Leo "[140] A major critical and commercial success,[141] Argo won the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Picture. "[10] He worked sporadically as a carpenter,[11] auto mechanic,[4] bookie,[12] electrician,[13] bartender,[14] and janitor at Harvard. [239] Kindregan appeared as an extra in Argo (2012). [11] The two friends moved back to Boston for a year before the film finally went into production, directed by Gus Van Sant, and co-starring Damon, Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Robin Williams. [190] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cinemas closed in the second week of the movie's release and Warner Bros. made it available to view-on-demand earlier than scheduled. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, with childhood friend, actor Matt Damon. [318] In 2005, he donated to the campaign fund of Deval Patrick, a candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. [241] Affleck appeared in CinemAbility (2013), a documentary film which explores Hollywood's portrayals of people with disabilities. The presence of his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, at the wedding ceremony is . This is feeling, nuanced work from an actor some of us had prematurely written off. [163] Adapted from Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name, the Prohibition-era gangster drama received largely unenthusiastic reviews and failed to recoup its $65 million production budget. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Timothy was an aspiring playwright who worked odd jobs like a bookie, electrician, auto mechanic, bartender, and janitor at Harvard. However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. "[21], Much of Affleck's ancestry is English, Irish, Scottish and German. [404][405], There is a history of addiction and mental illness in Affleck's family. 21 March 1950 [12] Affleck has described this period of his life as "dreamlike": "It was like one of those scenes in an old movie when a newspaper comes spinning out of the black on to the screen. [255] Also that year, he and Howard Graham Buffett co-wrote an article for The Huffington Post, highlighting the "growing percentage of the food insecure population that is not eligible for federal nutrition programs". He established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). Tui th. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. "[73] He then had a supporting role as a ruthless stockbroker in the crime drama Boiler Room (2000). He is a native of Berkeley, California. [236] In 2007, Affleck was the keynote speaker at Kindregan's high school graduation ceremony in Fairfax, Virginia. For his part, he told The Sun he wishes fans would focus more on Ben's charity. [15] In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. His parents divorced when he was 11. Timothy Byers Affleck. Affleck responded on Twitter: "I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize. 'Hollywood is a disgusting place. Father -Timothy Byers Affleck Mother -Christopher Anne Boldt: Siblings: Ben Affleck: School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: College: University of Columbia: . [143], The following year, Affleck played a romantic lead in Terrence Malick's experimental drama To the Wonder. The younger brother of actor Ben Affleck, he began his career as a child actor, appearing in the PBS television film Lemon Sky (1988). Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to parents Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. Ben Affleck's towering 6-feet-4-inch (approx. Other than the . The 77-year-old, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, said the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented him from seeing his children, suggesting that's why he might be out of the loop. [345] They appeared together in the music video for her song "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl. He was grown up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. [144] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian enjoyed "a performance of dignity and sensitivity,"[145] while The New Yorker's Richard Brody described Affleck as "a solid and muscular performer" who "conveys a sense of thoughtful and willful individuality". [75] He then provided the voice of Joseph in the animated Joseph: King of Dreams. He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way. Benjamin Gza Affleck[b] (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. "[83] Affleck had an "amazing experience" making the thriller Changing Lanes (2002),[41] and later cited Roger Michell as someone he learned from as a director. [171] The film drew mixed opinions from critics; Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Affleck "looks like he'd rather be almost anywhere else but here. "[137] Also in 2010, Affleck and Damon's production company, Pearl Street Films, signed a first-look producing deal at Warner Bros.[138], Affleck soon began work on his next directorial project, Argo (2012), for Warner Bros. "[47][48] Affleck later said Linklater was instrumental in demystifying the filmmaking process for him. In new . [35] The film, which they wrote mainly during improvisation sessions, was set partly in their hometown of Cambridge and drew from their own experiences. [117], In 2007, Affleck made his feature film directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone, a crime drama set in a working-class Boston neighborhood, starring his brother Casey as a private investigator searching for a young abductee. Updated: December 12, 2020 Biography ID: 192801694 His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, has held several jobs including as a drug counselor, social worker, janitor, and auto mechanic. Affleck worked "sporadically" on Mimi from the age of eight to fifteen in both Massachusetts and Mexico. As they split up, later on Ben was taken to Massachusetts by his mother, where he grew up. His family moved to Massachusetts when he was three, living in Falmouth, where his brother Casey was born, before settling in Cambridge. The screenplay originated in 1992 when Damon wrote a 40-page script for a playwriting class at Harvard University. [216][217] ECI acts as a grant maker for Congolese-led, community-based charities. Don't miss a beat. [9] Affleck became sober in his mid-twenties, stating in a 1998 interview that alcohol was "dangerous" for him. [400] Shookus served as the head of Saturday Night Live's talent department at the time,[401][402] a show which Affleck has hosted five times since 2000. [191] He received a Best Actor nomination at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards. Timothy Byers Affleck from . [250] He made an appearance at the Greater Boston Food Bank in 2007,[251] and at a Denver food bank in 2008. Theyre not perfect. Casey's maternal grandfather was of half German and half Irish ancestry. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt (born August 15, 1972), better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. "[149], He then pushed back production on his own directorial project to star as a husband accused of murder in David Fincher's psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014). [424], Affleck won the 2004 California State Poker Championship, taking home the first prize of $356,400 and qualifying for the 2004 World Poker Tour final tournament. [179][174] Upon Triple Frontier's release in 2019, Rodrigo Perez of The Playlist remarked that director J.C. Chandor "gets a lot of mileage out of the Sad Affleck narrative and perhaps both director and actor lean into the idea. 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[69] Affleck then appeared opposite Courtney Love in the little-seen ensemble comedy 200 Cigarettes (1999). [93] The show was cancelled by ABC after seven episodes due to low ratings. [289] He donated to Obama's presidential campaign in 2007,[301] and hosted two fundraisers for the candidate during the 2008 Democratic Primary. She never told me nor did I ever infer that she was attacked by anyone. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. He has a younger brother named, Casey Affleck who is also an actor. He is of American nationality. Further Resources Title Author Link Type [409] He said he used alcohol to alleviate a constant feeling of "discomfort" and remarked that it "took me a long time to fundamentally, deeply, without a hint of doubt, admit to myself that I am an alcoholic. [87] Their next production company LivePlanet, co-founded in 2000 with Sean Bailey and Chris Moore, sought to integrate the Internet into mainstream television and film production. There are important stories the media should be reporting like that, not this nonsense [about Jennifer].. [120] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised the film's "sensitivity to real struggle",[121] while Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter described it as "thoughtful, deeply poignant, [and] splendidly executed". Besides, he is also a writer, Bartender, Janitor, Mechanic and Social Worker. [29] His mother saved his wages in a college trust fund[9] and hoped her son would ultimately become a teacher, worrying that acting was an insecure and "frivolous" profession. [378], They publicly announced their separation in June 2015,[379] with Affleck continuing to live in a guesthouse at the family home until mid-2017. [240] In 2013, in celebration of Kindregan's 25th birthday and "15 years of friendship with Joe and his family," Affleck and Garner matched donations made to the A-T Children's Project. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. [54][55] They sold the screenplay to Castle Rock in 1994 when Affleck was 22 years old. [97] His tabloid fame coincided with a series of poorly received films. Timothy, a retired social worker and writer, shares Ben and his younger brother Casey, 45, with his ex-wife Chris. They are taking it seriously and want it to be long-lasting.. By ethnicity, he is of mixed ethnicity and holds an American nationality. [161] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wondered why Affleck, "looking appropriately dead-eyed and miserable," committed himself to the film. Faith has served me well in recovery as an alcoholic. [269], Affleck is pro-choice. Ben has the appearance of a delightful nobleman, but when he starts getting into character, Affleck liberates vengeful conflict with his foes. Timothy Byers Affleck Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly remarked that Affleck "has the fast-break charm you want in a screwball hero,"[68] while Joe Leydon of Variety praised "his winning ability to play against his good looks in a self-effacing comic turn". He has his only sibling, Casey Affleck. Moreover, he was best known as the father of Ben Affleck, who [] His mother, Christopher Ann (nee Boldt) was a school teacher and father, Timothy Byers Affleck was as an aspiring actor who used to perform in one of the Boston theatres. [29] The brothers auditioned for roles in local commercials and film productions because of their mother's friendship with a Cambridge-area casting director,[14] and Affleck first acted professionally at the age of seven. For her song `` Jenny from the United States and the film Jersey Girl he grew.! 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