Ben Affleck's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ben Affleck.
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.
1997: Winning an Academy Award for "Good Will Hunting"
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.
1997: Good Will Hunting wins Academy Award
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.
1997: Success of "Good Will Hunting"
In 1997, the success of "Good Will Hunting", which Ben Affleck co-wrote and acted in, marked a turning point in his career.
2002: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award and Film Production Deal with Disney
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.
2004: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award
In 2004, Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program.
2005: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award
In 2005, Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program.
2006: Career Comeback and Awards
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".
2006: Winning the Volpi Cup for "Hollywoodland"
In 2006, Ben Affleck portrayed George Reeves in the biopic "Hollywoodland", winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.
2006: Golden Globe Nomination for Hollywoodland
In 2006, Ben Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in "Hollywoodland", marking recognition for his acting abilities.
2012: Directing and Starring in "Argo"
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.
2012: Winning Awards for "Argo"
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.
2012: Argo Wins Accolades
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.
2014: Starring in "Gone Girl"
In 2014, Ben Affleck starred in David Fincher's psychological thriller "Gone Girl" as a husband accused of murder. His performance was critically acclaimed.
2020: Starred in "The Way Back"
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.
2021: Critics' Choice Awards Nomination and Justice League Scene
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.
2021: Golden Globe Nomination for The Tender Bar
In 2021, Ben Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in "The Tender Bar", further acknowledging his acting talent.
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