Ben Affleck is a prominent American actor and filmmaker recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and three Golden Globes. He began his acting career as a child in the PBS series 'The Voyage of the Mimi' during the 1980s. He gained further recognition in the 1990s with roles in independent films such as 'Dazed and Confused' and Kevin Smith's comedies, notably 'Chasing Amy.' He is known for both his acting and directing endeavors in the entertainment industry.
On August 15, 1972, Benjamin Géza Affleck was born. He is an American actor and filmmaker who has won multiple awards.
The 1979 Iran hostage crisis was the inspiration behind the movie 'Argo' that Ben Affleck directed in 2012.
In 1981, at the age of seven, Ben Affleck appeared in an independent film, "The Dark End of the Street", directed by a family friend.
In 1984, Ben Affleck began his career as a child actor, starring in the PBS educational series "The Voyage of the Mimi".
In 1986, Ben Affleck appeared in the ABC after school special "Wanted: A Perfect Man".
In 1987, Ben Affleck appeared in the television film "Hands of a Stranger".
In 1988, Ben Affleck continued his role in the PBS educational series "The Voyage of the Mimi".
In 1988, Ben Affleck starred in "The Second Voyage of the Mimi", produced for sixth-grade science classes.
In 1988, Joe Kindregan, who suffered from ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), was born. Ben Affleck later befriended him and his family.
In 1989, Ben Affleck appeared in a Burger King commercial.
In 1991, Ben Affleck played Patrick Duffy's son in the television film "Daddy".
In 1992, Ben Affleck made an uncredited appearance as a basketball player in the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" film and had a supporting role in "School Ties".
In 1992, Ben Affleck registered to vote as a Democrat.
In 1992, Matt Damon wrote a 40-page script for a playwriting class at Harvard University which would later become "Good Will Hunting". He asked Ben Affleck to act out the scenes with him.
In 1993, Ben Affleck appeared in the independent comedy film "Dazed and Confused".
In 1993, Ben Affleck played a high school quarterback in the NBC television series "Against the Grain", and also played a high school bully in Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused".
In 1994, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sold the screenplay for "Good Will Hunting" to Castle Rock when Affleck was 22 years old.
In 1994, Ben Affleck played a steroid-abusing high school football player in "Body to Die For: The Aaron Henry Story".
In 1995, Ben Affleck's first starring film role was in "Glory Daze". He also played a bully in Kevin Smith's comedy "Mallrats".
In 1997, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing "Good Will Hunting", in which they also starred.
In 1997, Ben Affleck appeared in the Kevin Smith comedy "Chasing Amy".
In 1997, Ben Affleck starred in "Chasing Amy", which became his breakthrough role, and also starred in the coming-of-age drama "Going All the Way".
In 1997, Ben Affleck won the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with Matt Damon. Affleck remains the youngest person ever to win a Best Original Screenplay Oscar, at 25 years old.
In 1997, after being sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein during the Sundance Film Festival, Rose McGowan stated that she met Ben Affleck and told him, while crying, that she had "just come from Harvey's and he said, 'Goddamnit, I told him to stop doing that.'"
In 1997, the success of "Good Will Hunting", co-written by and starring Ben Affleck, marked a turning point in his career.
In 1998, "Armageddon" was released, establishing Ben Affleck as a leading man for Hollywood studio films. Affleck starred opposite Bruce Willis.
In 1998, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon set up Pearl Street Films, named after the street that ran between their childhood homes.
In 1998, Ben Affleck had a supporting role in "Shakespeare in Love", which won seven Academy Awards and he also appeared in the supernatural horror film "Phantoms".
In 1998, while filming Forces of Nature, Ben Affleck befriended ten-year-old Joe Kindregan, who had ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), and his family.
In 1999, Ben Affleck reunited with Matt Damon in Kevin Smith's "Dogma", starred in "Forces of Nature" opposite Sandra Bullock, and appeared in the ensemble comedy "200 Cigarettes".
In 1999, Ben Affleck, a comic book fan, wrote the foreword for Kevin Smith's 'Guardian Devil', expressing his love for the character Daredevil.
In 2000, Ben Affleck co-founded LivePlanet with Sean Bailey and Chris Moore to integrate the Internet into mainstream television and film production.
In 2000, Ben Affleck spoke at a rally at Harvard University in support of an increased living wage for all workers on campus.
In 2000, Ben Affleck starred in "Reindeer Games", had a supporting role in "Boiler Room", voiced Joseph in "Joseph: King of Dreams", and starred in "Bounce" opposite Gwyneth Paltrow.
In 2000, Ben Affleck starred in the action crime thriller "Reindeer Games".
In 2000, Ben Affleck supported Al Gore in the final weeks of the presidential campaign, attending rallies in California, Pennsylvania, and Florida, but was unable to vote due to a registration issue.
In a 2000 interview, Ben Affleck stated that he believes "very strongly in a woman's right to choose".
In 2001, Ben Affleck and Joe Kindregan testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education to support stem-cell research and to double the budget of the National Institutes of Health.
In 2001, Ben Affleck starred in "Pearl Harbor" and parodied "Good Will Hunting" with Matt Damon in Kevin Smith's "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back".
In 2002, Ben Affleck appeared at a press conference with New York Senator Chuck Schumer in support of a proposed Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act.
In 2002, Ben Affleck narrated a documentary, Occupation, about a sit-in organized by the Harvard Living Wage Campaign.
In 2002, Ben Affleck portrayed Jack Ryan in "The Sum of All Fears" and starred in the thriller "Changing Lanes".
In 2002, Ben Affleck starred in the thriller "The Sum of All Fears".
In 2002, LivePlanet's documentary series "Project Greenlight" was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program. Ben Affleck also created the show Push, Nevada.
In 2003, Ben Affleck criticized the "questionable and aggressive" use of the Patriot Act and the resulting "encroachments on civil liberties".
In 2003, Ben Affleck first mentioned his intention to adapt the story which eventually become the movie 'Gone Baby Gone' released in 2007.
In 2003, Ben Affleck starred as Daredevil, a blind superhero, in the film 'Daredevil', which was commercially successful but received mixed reviews. He also appeared as a mobster in 'Gigli', which was panned, and as a reverse engineer in 'Paycheck'.
In 2003, Ben Affleck visited marines stationed in the Persian Gulf as part of a USO-sponsored tour.
In 2003, Ben Affleck was the subject of increased media attention due to his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, leading to him being the "world's most over-exposed actor".
In 2003, actress Hilarie Burton stated that, during an on-air appearance on TRL Uncensored, Ben Affleck "wraps his arm around me, and comes over and tweaks my left boob". In 2017, Affleck responded on Twitter: "I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize."
In 2004, "Project Greenlight" was again nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program.
In 2004, Ben Affleck and Senator Ted Kennedy held a press conference on Capitol Hill, pushing for an increase in the minimum wage.
In 2004, Ben Affleck starred in 'Jersey Girl' and 'Surviving Christmas', receiving poor critical notices. Negative press coverage affected him, leading to a career break.
In 2004, Ben Affleck voiced his support for legalizing gay marriage, expressing hope that the marriage debate would be viewed as antiquated in the future. Also that year, he deemed it outrageous and offensive to deny equal rights to transgender individuals.
In 2004, Ben Affleck was involved in John Kerry's presidential campaign, speaking to delegations, appearing on political discussion shows, attending fundraising events, and traveling with Kerry during the Believe in America Tour.
In 2005, "Project Greenlight" was again nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program.
In 2005, Ben Affleck appeared alongside his gay cousin in a Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) print advertising campaign.
In 2006, Ben Affleck appeared alongside then-Senator Barack Obama at a rally in support of Proposition 87, which sought to reduce petroleum consumption in favor of alternative energy.
In 2006, Ben Affleck began a career comeback with his performance in 'Hollywoodland', earning the Volpi Cup and a Golden Globe nomination. He also had cameos in 'Clerks II', 'Man About Town', and 'Smokin' Aces'.
In 2006, Ben Affleck last had contact with Kevin Smith when making 'Clerks II', before his cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot in 2019.
In 2006, Ben Affleck portrayed George Reeves in the biopic "Hollywoodland", winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.
In 2006, Ben Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the movie Hollywoodland.
Between 2007 and early 2010, Ben Affleck traveled in the Congo region, leading to the co-founding of the Eastern Congo Initiative.
In 2007, Ben Affleck and his partners' film production deal with Disney expired.
In 2007, Ben Affleck appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Also in 2007, Affleck admitted he was not "particularly good at being green".
In 2007, Ben Affleck filmed a public service announcement for Divided We Fail, a nonpartisan AARP campaign seeking affordable, quality healthcare for all Americans, and criticized the Bush tax cuts.
In 2007, Ben Affleck made his directorial debut with "Gone Baby Gone", which he also co-wrote. The film was well received.
In 2007, Ben Affleck made his feature film directorial debut with 'Gone Baby Gone', a crime drama set in Boston that received enthusiastic reviews. Affleck had first mentioned his intention to adapt the story in 2003.
In 2007, Ben Affleck spoke at a press conference at Boston's City Hall in support of SEIU's unionization efforts for the city's low-paid hospital workers.
In 2007, Ben Affleck was the keynote speaker at Joe Kindregan's high school graduation ceremony in Fairfax, Virginia.
The financial crisis of 2007-2008 lead to Ben Affleck starring in the movie 'The company men' in 2010.
During the 2008 presidential campaign, Ben Affleck expressed concern about conspiracy theories claiming Barack Obama was an Arab or a Muslim.
During the Writers' Strike in 2008, Ben Affleck voiced support for the picketers.
In 2008, Ben Affleck listed the Gospel of Matthew as one of the books that made a difference in his life.
In 2008, Ben Affleck made an appearance at a Denver food bank to support Feeding America.
The financial crisis of 2007-2008 lead to Ben Affleck starring in the movie 'The company men' in 2010.
In 2009, Ben Affleck acted in three films: 'He's Just Not That Into You', 'State of Play', and 'Extract'.
In 2009, Ben Affleck denounced the Israeli invasion of Gaza at a Washington party, expressing views closer to those of the Israeli Labor Party than Likud.
In 2009, Ben Affleck filmed public service announcements for the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
In 2009, Ben Affleck spoke at a Feeding America rally in Washington D.C.
In 2009, the New England Historic Genealogical Society discovered that Ben Affleck is an 11th cousin of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States.
In 2010, Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams co-founded the nonprofit organization Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), which acts as a grant maker for Congolese-led, community-based charities.
In 2010, Ben Affleck directed and starred in 'The Town', which became a box office hit and garnered critical acclaim. Also, Affleck and Damon's production company signed a deal with Warner Bros.
In 2010, Ben Affleck filmed a public service announcement for the charity Feeding America.
In 2010, Ben Affleck starred in 'The Company Men' as a sales executive made redundant during the financial crisis, receiving praise for his performance.
In 2011, Ben Affleck and Ellen DeGeneres launched Feeding America's Small Change Campaign.
In 2012, Ben Affleck directed and starred in 'Argo', a film about the Iran hostage crisis, which won the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Picture, solidifying his directing career.
In 2012, Ben Affleck directed and starred in the political thriller "Argo", winning the BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Picture.
In 2012, Ben Affleck praised Senator John McCain's leadership in defending Huma Abedin against anti-Muslim attacks.
In 2012, Ben Affleck stated that he supports the Second Amendment and owns several guns for skeet shooting and family protection.
In 2012, Ben Affleck supported the Draw the Line campaign, describing reproductive rights as "fundamental".
In 2012, Ben Affleck won 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 for the film Argo, which he directed, co-produced, and starred in.
In 2012, Joe Kindregan appeared as an extra in Argo, which was directed by Ben Affleck.
In 2013, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner matched donations made to the A-T Children's Project in celebration of Joe Kindregan's 25th birthday and 15 years of friendship.
In 2013, Ben Affleck played a romantic lead in 'To the Wonder' and a poker boss in 'Runner Runner', with his performance in the latter being considered a highlight.
In 2014, Ben Affleck appeared on the PBS genealogy series Finding Your Roots, where he learned about an ancestor who was a slave owner. The segment was later removed from the final broadcast and online archive after Affleck expressed discomfort.
In 2014, Ben Affleck engaged in a discussion about the relationship between liberal principles and Islam during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher.
In 2014, Ben Affleck expressed regret about his role in the film 'Daredevil'.
In 2014, Ben Affleck filmed public service announcements for the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
In 2014, Ben Affleck named "a 1966 Chevelle" as his guilty pleasure.
In 2014, Ben Affleck starred in David Fincher's 'Gone Girl' as a husband accused of murder, receiving praise for his performance.
In 2014, makeup artist Annamarie Tendler said that Ben Affleck "grabbed my ass at a Golden Globes party ... He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way." In 2017, during the MeToo movement, the event was recalled as a part of accusations towards Affleck for inappropriate behavior.
In 2015, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's 'Project Greenlight' was resurrected by HBO for one season.
In 2015, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and their children began regularly attending United Methodist Church services in Los Angeles.
In 2015, Joe Kindregan, whom Ben Affleck befriended, passed away.
In 2015, leaked emails from the Sony email hacking scandal revealed that Ben Affleck felt uncomfortable about the segment on Finding Your Roots, which discussed his ancestor being a slave owner. This led to the segment's removal from the final broadcast and online archive.
In October 2016, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon made a one-off stage appearance for a live reading of the Good Will Hunting screenplay at New York's Skirball Theater.
From 2016 to 2023, Ben Affleck played the superhero Batman in the DC Extended Universe.
In 2016, Ben Affleck filmed an endorsement for Rezpect Our Water, an online petition to stop construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
In 2016, Ben Affleck starred in the thriller "The Accountant".
In 2017, 'Justice League', in which Ben Affleck returned as Batman, was released. The on-set experience was difficult due to various issues including the death of Zack Snyder's daughter and Affleck's addiction struggles.
In 2017, Ben Affleck did not work due to an alcoholism relapse. He also stepped down from 'The Batman' and postponed filming of 'Triple Frontier'.
In 2017, Ben Affleck visited troops at Germany's Ramstein Air Base as part of a USO-sponsored tour.
In 2017, during the MeToo movement, Ben Affleck was accused by two women of inappropriate behavior. Actress Hilarie Burton stated that, during an on-air appearance on TRL Uncensored in 2003, Affleck "wraps his arm around me, and comes over and tweaks my left boob", while Annamarie Tendler, a makeup artist, said that Affleck "grabbed my ass at a Golden Globes party in 2014
In a 2017 Guardian interview, Ben Affleck stated his strong belief that no one should be stereotyped on the basis of their race or religion.
In 2018, Ben Affleck relapsed during the pre-production of The Way Back. The movie was shot in the days after he left rehab, agreeing to put his salary in escrow and be accompanied to set by a sober coach.
In mid-2018, Ben Affleck filmed The Last Thing He Wanted, which was released in 2020.
In 2019, 'Triple Frontier' was released. Ben Affleck also made a cameo appearance in 'Jay and Silent Bob Reboot'.
In a 2019 interview, Ben Affleck stated that he believes Rose McGowan and supports her, while also expressing admiration for her tenacity, in relation to her allegations regarding Harvey Weinstein.
In 2020, Ben Affleck played a supporting role in 'The Last Thing He Wanted', which received negative reviews.
In 2020, Ben Affleck said trips to gun ranges as a young adult made him "uncomfortable to remember ... given the subsequent tragedies with young people and guns."
In 2020, Ben Affleck starred as a recovering alcoholic in the sports drama The Way Back, which received widespread praise. 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.
In 2020, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and their children stop regularly attending United Methodist Church services in Los Angeles, after having attended regularly since 2015.
In 2020, Rose McGowan clarified her previous comments, stating that she never told Ben Affleck she was raped by Harvey Weinstein, but rather that she wanted to illustrate the point of everyone knowing and being part of the situation, unwittingly or proactively.
In 2021, Ben Affleck had supporting roles in the dramas "The Last Duel" and "The Tender Bar".
In 2021, Ben Affleck received a Best Actor nomination at the Critics' Choice Awards for The Way Back. Also in 2021, Snyder's director's cut of Justice League featured a newly filmed scene with Affleck.
In 2021, Ben Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the movie The Tender Bar.
In 2022, Ben Affleck starred alongside Ana de Armas in Adrian Lyne's thriller Deep Water, which was released on Hulu and received negative reviews. He also made a cameo appearance in Smith's Clerks III.
In May 2023, Ben Affleck starred as a detective in Robert Rodriguez's action thriller Hypnotic, which was released in theaters.
In June 2023, Ben Affleck made a cameo appearance as Batman in the film The Flash.
In December 2023, Artists Equity, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, entered into a strategic partnership with Chris Hemsworth's Wild State production company on film and television projects.
In 2023, Ben Affleck starred in and directed the drama "Air".
In 2023, Ben Affleck's fifth directorial project, Air, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival to critical acclaim and was given a wide theatrical release by Amazon Studios. It marked the first release from Affleck and Damon's independent production company Artists Equity.
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