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Who is Ben Affleck?
Ben Affleck-Boldt, also known as Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt, was born August 15, 1972 in the United States and specializes in acting, direction, producing, and screenwriting. Two Oscars and three Golden Globe Awards are just some of the accolades he has received. During his childhood, he began his career by portraying the role of Mimi in the PBS educational series Le Voyage du Mimi (1984 and 1988). He went on to appear in the independent coming of age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and in various Kevin Smith films, including Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997) and Dogma (1999).
In 2016, he was tasked with playing Batman in the ‘Batman’ series. Other films he has starred in include The Accountant, The Way Back, Gone Girl, and Triple Frontier. Pearl Street Films production company is also owned by him. The ‘Eastern Congo Initiative’ is a nonprofit and grantmaking organization founded by him, which is based on advocacy.
| Real Name/Full Name | Benjamin Géza Affleck |
| Date Of Birth | 15 August 1972 |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Birthplace | Berkeley, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Height | 6 feet 4 inch |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Spouse | Jennifer Lopez (Divorced) |
| Children | Samuel Garner Affleck, and Violet Affleck, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck. |
| Siblings | Casey Affleck. |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, and Screenwriter. |
| Net worth | $150 Million. |
Biography
Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in a family that included Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Affleck. Chris Anne Boldt, who was his mother, was a school teacher, and Timothy Byers Affleck, who had a variety of job titles such as social worker and janitor, was also employed. When Affleck was 11, his parents split, resulting in a close-knit friendship with his younger brother, Casey Affleck, who would also pursue an acting career.
Affleck had a strong interest in acting and performed small roles, such as appearing in a Burger King advertisement. A PBS miniseries titled ‘The Voyage of the Mimi’ landed him a role in 1984. The Mini crew’s ocean exploration was featured in a science show.
At Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Affleck met Matt Damon, who was two years older than him, and they became close friends. Before Affleck played important roles in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘School Ties’, they spent time together underage drinking and smoking pot. His major role in cult classic ‘Dazed and Confused’ was played by him in 1990.
Personal Life
The relationship between Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow was unstable for just one year. Due to inconsistencies in their relationship, they ended up breaking up in 1999, but they remained close friends.
In 2002, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez met and developed feelings for each other. After a two-year period of dating, they were close to getting married, but it didn’t last. Their engagement was cancelled in January 2004.
Ben Affleck made it public that he was dating Jennifer Garner. They wed in 2005 and had three children: Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, Violet Affleck, and Samuel Garner Affleck. In April 2018, both of them got separated and filed for divorce.
Ben Affleck had a date with Lindsay Shookus, but the relationship didn’t last. After returning in 2021, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tied the knot in April 2022.
Ben Affleck had a previous marriage with Jennifer Garner (2005-2018). Ana de Armas (2019-2021), Shauna Sexton (2018), Lindsay Shookus (2015-2019), Gwyneth Paltrow (1997-2000) and Cheyenne Rothman (1990-1997) have all had him as their partner.
Ben Affleck is believed to have had relationships with Katie Cherry (2019) and Christine Ouzounian (2015).
Career
In the early 1980s, Affleck began his acting career by starring in PBS’ educational series ‘The Voyage of the Mimi’. In the early 1990s, he appeared in films such as ‘Dazed and Confused’ (1993) and ‘Mallrats’ (1995) as a support character. The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay was awarded to him and Matt Damon for co-writing and starring in ‘Good Will Hunting’ in 1997, which was a pivotal moment. Affleck became famous in Hollywood because of his success, which led to leading roles in films like ‘Armageddon’ (1998) and ‘Pearl Harbor’ (2001).
The role of Jack Ryan was played by Affleck in “The Sum of All Fears” in 2002. In its earlier versions, the movie featured actors such as Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin in its techno-thriller genre. He appeared in the movie ‘Daredevil’ in 2003. Ever since he was a child, Affleck has had a fondness for the movie version of the famous comic series. Jennifer Garner was the star of the movie, which did very well in the commercials. In the same year, he appeared in Gigli and the year after, in Surviving Christmas.
‘Smokin’ Aces’ was released in 2007 and received moderate praise from critics, but it was a commercial disappointment. He made his directorial debut with the film ‘Gone Baby Gone’ in that year. During 2009, he starred in films such as ‘He’s Just Not That into You’, ‘State of Play’, and ‘Extract’. In ‘He’s Just Not That Into You,’ Affleck was partnered with numerous acclaimed actors such as Jennifer Aniston, Justin Long, Bradley Cooper, Drew Barrymore, etc.
In 2012, he directed a sequel to ‘Argo’ that featured George Clooney as the main character. His direction in the movie was recognized with a Golden Globe, Directors Guild of America awards, and BAFTA award. He was responsible for hosting the sketch comedy program ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2013. The psychological thriller ‘Gonged Girl’ was directed by David Fincher and starred Ben Affleck. In the movie, he played the role of a man who is suspected of murder. The superhero film ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ featured him as Batman in 2016. In 2017, he made a comeback as Batman in ‘Justice League’.
Net Worth
The estimated worth of Ben Affleck is $150 million. His wealth has been accumulated through acting roles, directing, producing, and screenwriting credits. Brand endorsements, investments, and other business ventures have also resulted in him earning money.
