In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. "[264] He was raised in "a very strong union household". They became friends on the set of Gigli in December 2001,[342] having previously encountered each other at industry parties. [221], Affleck has written op-eds about issues facing eastern Congo for the Washington Post,[222][223] Politico,[224] the Huffington Post,[225] Time,[226] The New York Times[227] and the Los Angeles Times. [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. Affleck cowrote the screenplay, based on the book by Dennis Lehane, with childhood friend Aaron Stockard, having first mentioned his intention to adapt the story in 2003. [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. [185], Affleck's starring role as a recovering alcoholic in the sports drama The Way Back (2020) was widely praised. [388] Garner also testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of the bill,[389] which later became law. Theyre not perfect. His parents Christopher Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck both served in the Harvard University as an elementary teacher and a janitor respectively. They are taking it seriously and want it to be long-lasting.. ", "Ben Affleck Knows His Way Around the 'Town', "Profiles of Ex-Couple Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez", "Watch: Ben Affleck's Directorial Debut 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife, ung er On A eathook & ow I Have A Three-Picture Deal With Disney' [Short Film]", "Independent Films Have Their Sundance Night", "Good Will Hunting: Logarithms and Biorhythms Test a Young Janitor", "What Makes a Great Script? [79] However, Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote "the blandly handsome Affleck couldn't convince that he'd ever so much as been turned down for a date, much less lost the love of his life to his best friend". Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to parents Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. Timothy Affleck, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, noted that he hasn't "seen my kids in so long" due to COVID-19 and their busy work schedules. For his part, he told The Sun he wishes fans would focus more on Ben's charity. ng c ca b ngoi ca Affleck, Heinrich Boldt, - c bit n vi vic . [62] Daphne Merkin of The New Yorker remarked: "Affleck demonstrates a sexy Paul Newmanish charm and is clearly bound for stardom. His full name is Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt. His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, has held several jobs including as a drug counselor, social worker, janitor, and auto mechanic. [41] Later, while studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Affleck directed student films. Affleck's episode was removed from the show's online archive. Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. His parents divorced when he was 11 years old, mostly . [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [15] In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. [236] He became actively involved in fundraising for A-T,[237][238] and he and Kindregan testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education in 2001, asking senators to support stem-cell research and to double the budget of the National Institutes of Health. Casey's maternal grandfather was of half German and half Irish ancestry. His father is Timothy Byers Affleck, a social worker, and his mother is Christopher Anne Boldt, a school teacher. [87][88] LivePlanet's biggest success was the documentary series Project Greenlight, aired on HBO and later Bravo, which focused on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. Faith has served me well in recovery as an alcoholic. It's an effective thriller, he works closely with actors, he has a feel for pacing. Casey Affleck and Ben Affleck Parents and Family: Meet Chris Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck Benjamin Gza "Ben" Affleck-Boldt was born in Berkeley, California, on August 15, 1972. [291] Affleck donated to Clinton's campaign fund during the 2016 Democratic Primary. [418] In late 2019, TMZ filmed him stumbling on a Los Angeles street; he acknowledged the following day that he had a brief "slip" after over a year of sobriety. [78] A.O. About Family His mother is Nancy Louise Byers and his father is Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Jr. . [268] During the Writers' Strike in 2008, Affleck voiced support for the picketers. [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. He's terrific. Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, and his date of birth is August 15, 1972. His major Awards include three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. [290] Also that year, Affleck admitted he was not "particularly good at being green" while, in 2014, he named "a 1966 Chevelle" as his guilty pleasure. He is of American nationality. She's the real thing. Christopher Anne Boldt In new . "[63] Later in 1998, Affleck had a supporting role as an arrogant English actor in the period romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, starring his then-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow. Affleck announced that he would serve as the CEO, while Damon would serve as the chief creative officer and Michael Joe would serve as the chief operating officer. [292], Affleck registered to vote as a Democrat in 1992, and has campaigned on behalf of several Democratic presidential nominees. [25] In 2012, he supported the Draw the Line campaign, describing reproductive rights as "fundamental". Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. [213][214][215], After travelling in the region between 2007 and early 2010, Affleck and Whitney Williams co-founded the nonprofit organization Eastern Congo Initiative in 2010. Benjamin Gza Affleck[b] (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. The film Argo (2012), which he directed, co-produced, and starred in, won him the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, and Directors Guild Award for Best Director, as well as the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, the Producers Guild Award, and the Academy Award for Best Picture.[142]. [289] He appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in 2007. "[421] While doing interviews for The Tender Bar (2021), a movie that has similarities to Affleck's own family background, he spoke about the effect of growing up with an often absent, alcoholic father had on him and how it partly influenced his own decisions and struggles with alcoholism. Actor Could Be Formidable Massachusetts Candidate", "Affleck On 'Argo' And The 1979 Hostage Crisis", "Why is Bennifer 2.0 so exciting? You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. father: Timothy Byers Affleck mother: Christine Anne siblings: Casey Affleck children: Samuel Garner Affleck, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, Violet Affleck Born Country: United States Quotes By Ben Affleck Actors Height: 6'4" (193 cm ), 6'4" Males political ideology: Democratic Party Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. "[77], Affleck reunited with director Michael Bay for the critically derided war drama Pearl Harbor (2001). [7] In 2015, Affleck began attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles with his family. My father has thirty years of sobriety and I have a tremendous amount of respect for what that takes and what that means, Affleck told People last year. That's fucking baller. Nancy Byers (1924-1969) [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. He became known with his performances in such Kevin Smith films as Chasing Amy (1997), and Dogma (1999). I never said to him, 'I was just raped.' I think that's been a major factor in Ben's drinking. Meanwhile, his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, did odd jobs as a carpenter, janitor, mechanic, and other such trades. I think he learned how to skate on charm. [245] He filmed public service announcements for the organization in both 2009 and 2014. Born in Berkeley, CA, Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher, while his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an aspiring playwright who held down a number of odd jobs over the years, including carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, bartender, and most importantly, janitor at Harvard. "[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. Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times said Affleck was "lost" in the role: "A big man, Mr. Affleck is shriveled by the one-dimensional role [Only his scenes with Jon Favreau have] a playful side that allows Mr. Affleck to show his generosity as an actor. "[446] She said she met Affleck after being sexually assaulted by Weinstein during the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 and told him, while crying, that she had "just come from Harvey's and he said, 'Goddamnit, I told him to stop doing that. [316] In 2013, he hosted a fundraiser for Cory Booker,[325] and made donations to the Senate campaigns of both Booker and Alison Lundergan Grimes. "[53], The success of 1997's Good Will Hunting, which Affleck co-wrote and acted in, marked a turning point in his career. Despite the legislation, photographers still regularly wait outside their children's school and police assistance is sometimes required. [295] However, Affleck was unable to vote due to a registration issue in New York, where he was residing at the time, and later joked, "I'm going to vote twice next time, in true Boston fashion. Ben Affleck Height Weight Body Statistics. It gives me kind of a sagging feeling to see a biological relationship to that. [29] He portrayed the CIA analyst Jack Ryan in the thriller The Sum of All Fears (2002). [193], Affleck had supporting roles in two 2021 releases. He has his only sibling, Casey Affleck. Timothy was an alcoholic and very difficult. Chris Anne Boldt, a teacher, and Timothy Byers Affleck, a social specialist, raised him in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Henry II of England (1133-1189)/s, William I of England (1027-1087)/s. [313], During the latter stages of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Affleck said during an interview conducted in Spanish: "I like Bernie, I like Biden, I like Warren but the thing is that most of all; I don't like Trump. [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. [76] In his last film role of 2000, Affleck starred opposite his girlfriend Paltrow in the romantic drama Bounce. [306] Affleck did not actively campaign for Obama's reelection in 2012, though he still supported him. When asked whether his son had been "pining" for Lopez since the two called off their engagement nearly 20 years ago, he replied, "I've never heard of all that nonsense." "[407] He follows a twelve-step program. The show was temporarily postponed, resuming after a fact-checker and an "independent genealogist" were added to the show's staff. [380] They jointly filed for divorce in April 2017, seeking joint physical and legal custody of their children,[381] and it was finalized in October 2018. It's one of the most fundamental tenets of liberal thought. [128] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone described his performance as "a goofball delight",[129] while Manohla Dargis of The New York Times declared it "a real performance". Early Life and Education. During the development process, they received notes from industry figures, including Rob Reiner and William Goldman. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. [409] Before dating Affleck, when Jennifer Garner was filming 13 Going on 30 (2004), "her director, Gary Winick, suggested she get involved with Al-Anon, a group for people living with addicts." [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. Short bio (Age, Parents, Siblings) Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California as a Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt to his father Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne ( mother ). They were just doing their best. Father: Other than the . [370][371], Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck was born 7 February 1918 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States to Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck (1884-) and Frances Perkins (1887-) and died 14 January 2002 Ayer, Massachusetts, United States of unspecified causes. [337] His publicist dismissed the rumor. He then directed and starred in the crime drama The Town (2010) and the political thriller Argo (2012), both of which were critical and commercial successes. He is the eldest in his family and has one younger brother. 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". [300], Affleck campaigned for President Barack Obama. Timothy Affleck, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, noted that he hasnt seen my kids in so long due to COVID-19 and their busy work schedules. Affleck's father held several jobs, including as a carpenter, mechanic, electrician, bookie, bartender, and janitor, whereas his mother was an elementary school teacher. He is also a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party. He shot for The Flash in 2021 and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2022. Terrence Malick Gave Ben Affleck & Matt Damon Notes On 'Good Will Hunting', "The Cinematic Miracle of 'To The Wonder', "Runner Runner Review: Talented Cast, Director Deal a Weak Hand", "David Fincher on Gone Girl: 'Bad Things Happen in This Movie', "Gone Girl Director David Fincher Cast Ben Affleck After Googling His Nervous Smile", "David Fincher Puts Ben Affleck's Evasiveness to Good Use in Gone Girl", "The Unsinkable Effie Brown Makes HBO's 'Project Greenlight' a Must-See: "I'm not his favorite person", "Paging Hair and Makeup! [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. [387] In 2013, Affleck and Garner hosted an event for lawmakers at their home in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers; their six-year-old daughter made a speech about her personal experiences. 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. [147][148] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times remarked that it was "one killer of a character, and Affleck plays him like a Bach concerto every note perfectly played. [4][41] The film was Affleck's breakthrough. Because last time, we screwed it up", "Ben Affleck's Roller Coaster Takes a New Turn", "Lopez, Affleck Postpone Weekend Wedding", "Jennifer Lopez In 'Marie Claire UK': Talks Her Diet, Exes Affleck & Diddy", "Jennifer Lopez thrilled with Ben Affleck's Argo success", "What Did Ben Affleck Whisper in Jennifer Lopez's Ear at the Oscars? He learned to speak Spanish during a year spent travelling around the country with his mother and brother. "[314] When Biden became the Democratic candidate, he donated to his campaign fund. Malick, a close friend of Affleck's godfather, first met Affleck in the 1990s to offer advice about the plot of Good Will Hunting. [80] Affleck then parodied Good Will Hunting with Damon and Van Sant in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001),[81] made a cameo in the comedy Daddy and Them (2001),[82] and had a supporting role in the little-seen The Third Wheel (2002). Timothy Affleck, the father of Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, is sounding off in a rare interview, revealing that he believes that fame has taken a major "toll" on both of his famous sons. He was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. [177] Years later, he said his alcoholism had also been a factor in his decision. Birth: [33][34] He became close friends with fellow student Matt Damon, whom he had known since the age of eight. Ben Affleck's father's name is Timothy Byers Affleck who is a carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, and bartender by profession. [284][285] Affleck engaged in a discussion about the relationship between liberal principles and Islam during a 2014 appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. He is a native of Berkeley, California. [426] In 2014, Affleck was asked to refrain from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, after a series of wins aroused suspicion that he was counting cards, which is a legal gambling strategy, though frowned upon by casinos. [65] Shakespeare in Love won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while the cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast. [305] In the week of the presidential election, he appeared on Saturday Night Live to jokingly endorse Senator John McCain. Affleck began dating actress Gwyneth Paltrow in October 1997 after meeting at a Miramax dinner,[395] and they later worked together on Shakespeare in Love (1998). 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[16], During Affleck's childhood, his father had a self-described "severe, chronic problem with alcoholism",[17] and Affleck has recalled him drinking "all day every day". His mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher. Tui th. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. Affleck then starred in the psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014) and played the superhero Batman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). 'Hollywood is a disgusting place. Janet Maslin of The New York Times remarked that the pair, playing fallen angels, "bring great, understandable enthusiasm to Mr. Smith's smart talk and wild imaginings". His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. His parents divorced when he was 11. Timothy was homeless and lived on the streets of Cambridge. Casey's brother is actor Ben Affleck, who was born in 1972. Although they first broke up in January 1999, months later, Paltrow persuaded Affleck to co-star with her in Bounce (2000) and they soon resumed their relationship. [134][135] A.O. Affleck's younger brother Casey Affleck also is a famed Hollywood . [422][423] According to Affleck, he has managed to stay healthy and sober since early 2020. [281], During the 2008 presidential campaign, Affleck expressed concern about conspiracy theories claiming Barack Obama was an Arab or a Muslim: "This prejudice that we have allowed to fester in this campaign the acceptance of both of those things as a legitimate slur is really a problem. "[114] Geoffrey Macnab of The Guardian said he "beautifully" captured "the character's curious mix of charm, vulnerability and fatalism". Affleck himself won the Golden Globe Award, Directors Guild of America Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Director, becoming the first director to win these awards without a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. The presence of his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, at the wedding ceremony is . [339] Affleck denied the rumor,[340] and joked that he "also won't be throwing my hat in the ring to run the U.N."[341], Affleck first dated Jennifer Lopez from 2002 to 2004. Ben Affleck's parents are Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. [51] When Affleck starred as a recently returned Korean War veteran in the coming-of-age drama Going All the Way (1997), Todd McCarthy of Variety found him "excellent",[52] while Janet Maslin of The New York Times noted that his "flair for comic self-doubt made a strong impression. Scott of The New York Times felt Affleck and Kate Beckinsale "do what they can with their lines, and glow with the satiny shine of real movie stars". "[449] In 2020, McGowan clarified her comments: "It's not like I'm raging at Ben Affleck. [328][329] In 2018, he made contributions to the Congressional campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sharice Davids and Leann Jacobsen,[330] and to Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed. [343] They began a romantic relationship in July 2002 when Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd. His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, worked sporadically as a carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, bartender, and janitor at Harvard and his mother, Jocelyn Yvonne (ne Wemyss) was a Menu Animals Architecture Art Food Nature People Places Good Will Hunting had not yet been released during the casting process and, after Affleck's screen test, director Michael Bay dismissed him as "a geek". Awards!' "[100] In 2014, Affleck described Daredevil as the only film he regretted making. Timothy Byers Affleck was born on August 7, 1943 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California United States. Also, Casey is the son of Christine Anne Boldt and Timothy Byres Affleck. Actor Ben Affleck's dad, Timothy Byers Affleck, doesn't think the actor was "pining" over Jennifer Lopez before their romantic reunion but admitted he had "no idea" about the pair rekindling. He is known for his roles in Armageddon, Gone Girl, Argo, and The Town, among many other films. While filming Forces of Nature in 1998, Affleck befriended ten-year-old Joe Kindregan (19882015), who had the rare disease ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), and his family. [406][407] Two of his grandparents were alcoholics. I kind of chanced into something. The actor's shark-like grin, cocky petulance and bullying frat-boy swagger befit his character. [15] He later narrated a documentary, Occupation (2002), about a sit-in organized by the Harvard Living Wage Campaign. He's game, though, and his slight dislocation works to the advantage of Reindeer Games. [97] His tabloid fame coincided with a series of poorly received films. You know, '$100 Million Box Office! [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. 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