Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt
- Born:
- August 15, 1972, Berkeley, California, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Early Life and Education
- Born to parents Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne "Chris" Boldt.
- Raised primarily in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Began acting at a young age, appearing in independent films.
- Attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
- Briefly attended the University of Vermont and Occidental College, but did not graduate.
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Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to prominence after co-writing and starring in Good Will Hunting (1997), which won him and Matt Damon the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- Established himself as a leading man in films such as Armageddon (1998), Shakespeare in Love (1998), and Pearl Harbor (2001).
- Directed and starred in Gone Baby Gone (2007), receiving critical acclaim for his directorial debut.
- Directed and starred in The Town (2010), further solidifying his reputation as a director.
- Directed and starred in Argo (2012), which won him the Academy Award for Best Picture (as producer) and the Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
- Portrayed Batman in the DC Extended Universe films: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), and Justice League (2017).
Notable Works
Filmography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | Chuckie Sullivan | Also Writer |
| 1998 | Armageddon | A.J. Frost | |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Captain Rafe McCawley | |
| 2007 | Gone Baby Gone | Director, Writer | |
| 2012 | Argo | Tony Mendez | Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2016 | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | Bruce Wayne / Batman |
Legacy and Impact
Ben Affleck has established himself as a significant figure in the entertainment industry, demonstrating versatility as an actor, writer, director, and producer. His work has achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, solidifying his place as a prominent and influential filmmaker.