Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker who started his career as a child actor on the PBS series *The Voyage of the Mimi*. He gained recognition through roles in independent films like *Dazed and Confused* and Kevin Smith comedies, such as *Chasing Amy*. Affleck has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and three Golden Globes, solidifying his place in the entertainment industry.
Ben Affleck mentioned that his guilty pleasure was a "1966 Chevelle".
On August 15, 1972, Benjamin Géza Affleck was born. He would later become an American actor and filmmaker.
In 2012, Ben Affleck directed and starred in "Argo", a film which tells the story of the CIA plan to save six U.S. diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
In 1981, at the age of seven, Ben Affleck first 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", marking the end of his run on the show.
Joe Kindregan, who Ben Affleck befriended in 1998, was born in 1988.
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 later became the basis for "Good Will Hunting".
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 appeared in Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused".
In 1994, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sold their 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 had his first starring film role in "Glory Daze" and 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 and Matt Damon won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Good Will Hunting". At 25, Affleck became the youngest person to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
In 1997, Ben Affleck appeared in Kevin Smith's comedy film "Chasing Amy".
In 1997, Ben Affleck starred in Kevin Smith's "Chasing Amy", marking his breakthrough, and also appeared in "Going All the Way".
In 1997, following an alleged sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein during the Sundance Film Festival, actress Rose McGowan claimed she told Ben Affleck about the incident. According to McGowan, Affleck responded by saying he told Weinstein to stop. Later, Affleck denied witnessing the alleged assault, leading to a public disagreement between them.
In 1997, the success of "Good Will Hunting", which Ben Affleck co-wrote and acted in, marked a turning point in his career.
In 1998, "Armageddon" was released, establishing Ben Affleck as a viable leading man for Hollywood studio films.
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 the period romantic comedy "Shakespeare in Love" and 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, leading to his active involvement in fundraising for A-T research.
In 1999, Ben Affleck reunited with Matt Damon in "Dogma", starred in "Forces of Nature" with Sandra Bullock, and appeared in "200 Cigarettes".
In 1999, Ben Affleck, a longtime comic book fan, wrote a foreword for Kevin Smith's "Guardian Devil" about his love for the character of Daredevil.
In 2000, Ben Affleck co-founded LivePlanet with Sean Bailey and Chris Moore, aiming 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, where his father had worked as a janitor.
In 2000, Ben Affleck starred in "Reindeer Games", "Boiler Room", "Joseph: King of Dreams" and "Bounce".
In 2000, Ben Affleck starred in the action crime thriller "Reindeer Games".
In 2000, Ben Affleck supported Al Gore in the presidential campaign, attending rallies in California, Pennsylvania, and Florida, but he was unable to vote due to a registration issue.
In a 2000 interview, Ben Affleck stated his strong belief 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, advocating for stem-cell research and increased funding for the National Institutes of Health.
In 2001, Ben Affleck starred in "Pearl Harbor" and made appearances in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" and "Daddy and Them".
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 starred in "The Sum of All Fears", "Changing Lanes", and also appeared in "The Third Wheel".
In 2002, Ben Affleck starred in the thriller "The Sum of All Fears".
In 2002, Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program. Affleck and his partners signed a film production deal with Disney, Affleck and Bailey created the ABC mystery drama series Push, Nevada.
In 2003, Ben Affleck criticized the "questionable and aggressive" use of the Patriot Act and its "encroachments on civil liberties".
In 2003, Ben Affleck first mentioned his intention to adapt Dennis Lehane's story for "Gone Baby Gone."
In 2003, Ben Affleck starred in three films: "Daredevil" as a blind superhero, which was commercially successful but critically mixed; "Gigli", a romantic comedy co-starring Jennifer Lopez, which was almost universally panned; and "Paycheck", a sci-fi thriller where he played a reverse engineer.
In 2003, Ben Affleck was the subject of increased media attention due to his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, leading to him becoming the "world's most over-exposed actor".
In 2003, during an on-air appearance on TRL Uncensored, Ben Affleck allegedly behaved inappropriately towards actress Hilarie Burton, who stated that Affleck "wraps his arm around me, and comes over and tweaks my left boob". Affleck later apologized for his actions.
In 2004, Ben Affleck and Senator Ted Kennedy held a press conference on Capitol Hill to advocate for an increase in the minimum wage.
In 2004, Ben Affleck expressed long-time support for legalizing gay marriage and criticized the suggestion that transgender individuals were not entitled to equal rights.
In 2004, Ben Affleck expressed support for the Second Amendment.
In 2004, Ben Affleck starred in "Jersey Girl" and "Surviving Christmas", both of which received poor critical reviews, and the negative press coverage began to affect him, leading to a career break. The Los Angeles Times published an article on the decline of Affleck's career in late 2004.
In 2004, Ben Affleck was involved in John Kerry's presidential campaign, speaking at the Democratic National Convention, appearing on political discussion shows, attending fundraising events, and traveling with Kerry during his Believe in America Tour.
In 2004, Project Greenlight was 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 2005, Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program.
In 2006, Ben Affleck appeared with then-Senator Barack Obama at a rally in support of California's Proposition 87, which aimed to reduce petroleum consumption and promote alternative energy.
In 2006, Ben Affleck began a career comeback with his performance in "Hollywoodland", for which he won the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for a Golden Globe. He also appeared in "Clerks II", "Man About Town", and "Smokin' Aces".
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 "Hollywoodland", marking recognition for his acting abilities.
In 2019, Ben Affleck made a cameo in "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot", having had little contact with Kevin Smith since the making of Clerks II in 2006.
Between 2007 and early 2010, Ben Affleck traveled in the Congo region, which eventually led to co-founding the Eastern Congo Initiative in 2010 with Whitney Williams.
In 2007, Ben Affleck and LivePlanet's 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, while admitting 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.
In 2007, Ben Affleck made his directorial debut with "Gone Baby Gone", which he also co-wrote and which was well received.
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.
During the Writers' Strike in 2008, Ben Affleck voiced his support for the picketers.
In 2008, Ben Affleck made an appearance at a Denver food bank to support Feeding America.
In 2008, Ben Affleck voiced concern about conspiracy theories claiming Barack Obama was an Arab or Muslim and the acceptance of those ideas as legitimate slurs.
In 2010, Ben Affleck starred in "The Company Men" as a sales executive affected by the 2008 financial crisis.
In 2009, Ben Affleck acted in three films: "He's Just Not That Into You", "State of Play", and "Extract", receiving mixed reviews for his performances.
In 2009, Ben Affleck filmed public service announcements for Paralyzed Veterans of America.
In 2009, Ben Affleck reportedly denounced the Israeli invasion of Gaza at a Washington party.
In 2009, Ben Affleck spoke at a Feeding America rally in Washington D.C.
In 2010, Ben Affleck directed and starred in the crime drama "The Town", which was a critical and commercial success.
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 affected by the 2008 financial crisis. His performance was highly praised.
In 2010, after traveling in the region between 2007 and early 2010, Ben Affleck and Whitney Williams co-founded the nonprofit organization Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI).
In 2011, Ben Affleck and Ellen DeGeneres launched Feeding America's Small Change Campaign. That same year, he co-wrote an article for The Huffington Post, highlighting food insecurity issues.
In 2012, Ben Affleck directed and starred in "Argo", which won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. Affleck himself won Best Director at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs.
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 said that he owned 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, Joe Kindregan appeared as an extra in the film "Argo".
In 2012, the film "Argo", directed by, co-produced by, and starring Ben Affleck, achieved significant acclaim. Affleck won the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, and Directors Guild Award for Best Director. Additionally, the film won the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA, the Producers Guild Award, and the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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 their 15 years of friendship. Affleck also appeared in the documentary "CinemAbility".
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. During the show, he was informed that one of his ancestors had been a slave owner in Georgia, which made him uncomfortable. Leaked emails from 2015 later revealed that Affleck was uneasy about this segment, and it was ultimately omitted from the final broadcast.
In 2014, Ben Affleck engaged in a widely shared 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 making the film "Daredevil".
In 2014, Ben Affleck filmed public service announcements for Paralyzed Veterans of America, marking his second involvement with the organization.
In 2014, Ben Affleck named "a 1966 Chevelle" as his guilty pleasure.
In 2014, Ben Affleck starred in David Fincher's psychological thriller "Gone Girl" as a husband accused of murder. His performance was critically acclaimed.
In 2014, makeup artist Annamarie Tendler accused Ben Affleck of grabbing her buttocks at a Golden Globes party, alleging that "He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way."
Ben Affleck's friend Joe Kindregan, who had ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), passed away in 2015.
In 2015, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's "Project Greenlight" was revived by HBO for a season.
In 2015, leaked emails from the Sony email hacking scandal revealed that Ben Affleck was uncomfortable about a segment in the PBS show 'Finding Your Roots' where he learned about a slave-owner ancestor. The segment was not included in the final broadcast, leading to controversy and an internal investigation by PBS.
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.
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 played the superhero Batman in the DC Extended Universe and starred in the thriller "The Accountant".
In 2017, Ben Affleck returned as Batman in "Justice League", which received mixed reviews and was a difficult on-set experience for him due to various issues.
In 2017, amidst an alcoholism relapse, Ben Affleck did not work. He stepped down as director, writer, and star of "The Batman" and postponed filming of "Triple Frontier" for health treatment.
In 2017, during the MeToo movement, Ben Affleck was accused of inappropriate behavior by two women. Actress Hilarie Burton recounted an incident from 2003 where Affleck allegedly touched her inappropriately during a TRL Uncensored appearance, and Annamarie Tendler accused Affleck of grabbing her buttocks at a 2014 Golden Globes party.
In a 2017 Guardian interview, Ben Affleck reflected on the viral moment during his 2014 appearance on 'Real Time with Bill Maher', reiterating his belief that no one should be stereotyped based on race or religion.
In 2018, Ben Affleck relapsed during the pre-production of "The Way Back" and subsequently went to rehab. The movie was shot shortly after he left rehab, and he was accompanied to set by a sober coach.
In mid-2018, Ben Affleck filmed his part in "The Last Thing He Wanted".
In 2019, "Triple Frontier" was released, and Ben Affleck made a cameo in "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot", having had little contact with Kevin Smith since 2006.
In 2019, Ben Affleck stated in an interview that he believes Rose McGowan and supports her, admiring her tenacity. This came after previous allegations from McGowan regarding Affleck's knowledge of Harvey Weinstein's actions.
In 2020, Ben Affleck expressed discomfort with past trips to gun ranges as a young adult, considering subsequent tragedies with young people and guns.
In 2020, Ben Affleck played a supporting role in "The Last Thing He Wanted", which received negative reviews.
In 2020, Ben Affleck starred in "The Way Back" as a recovering alcoholic, receiving widespread praise. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Warner Bros. made the movie available to view-on-demand earlier than scheduled.
In 2020, Rose McGowan clarified her earlier comments regarding Ben Affleck's involvement in the Harvey Weinstein situation, stating that she never directly told Affleck she was raped but aimed to illustrate the broader issue of widespread awareness and complicity.
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 Tender Bar", further acknowledging his acting talent.
In 2022, Ben Affleck starred alongside Ana de Armas in Adrian Lyne's thriller "Deep Water", which was released on Hulu and received largely negative reviews. He also made a cameo appearance in Smith's "Clerks III".
In 2023, Ben Affleck had a supporting role in the drama "Air", which he also directed.
In 2023, Ben Affleck signed the Artists4Ceasefire open letter calling for a ceasefire during the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
In 2023, Ben Affleck's fifth directorial project, "Air," premiered to positive reviews. He also starred as a detective in Robert Rodriguez's action thriller "Hypnotic" and made a cameo appearance as Batman in the film "The Flash".
In 2025, Ben Affleck is set to star in the action thriller "The Accountant 2".
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