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Full Name: Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt
Date Of Birth: August 15, 1972
Place Of Birth: Berkeley, California, United States
National: United States
Jobs: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Major Awards:

2 Academy Awards (Best Original Screenplay untuk Good Will Hunting 1997, Best Picture untuk Argo 2012)
2 BAFTA Awards (Best Director dan Best Picture untuk Argo)
3 Golden Globe Awards (Best Original Screenplay untuk Good Will Hunting, Best Director dan Best Picture untuk Argo)
Volpi Cup untuk Best Actor (Hollywoodland, 2006)
Organization: Pendiri Eastern Congo Initiative, Pendiri Pearl Street Films, Pendiri Artists Equity
Personal Status:
Menikah dengan Jennifer Garner (2005–2018), memiliki 3 anak: Violet Anne, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth, Samuel Garner
Married to Jennifer Lopez (2022-2024, separated)
Family: Casey Affleck's younger brother (actor)

Background and early life

Ben Affleck lahir di Berkeley, California, dari pasangan Christopher Anne “Chris” Boldt, seorang guru sekolah dasar lulusan Harvard, dan Timothy Byers Affleck, seorang calon dramawan yang bekerja serabutan sebagai tukang kayu, mekanik, bandar taruhan, hingga petugas kebersihan di Harvard. His middle name, Géza, was taken from a Hungarian family friend who survived the Holocaust. When Ben was three years old, his family moved to Massachusetts, living in Falmouth before settling in Cambridge, where his younger brother, Casey Affleck, was born.

Ben's childhood life was affected by his father's alcoholism problems, which he described as “severe and chronic."His parents divorced when Ben was 11, and he was relieved when his father left the family home. Her mother supported her interest in acting, although she initially hesitated because she considered this profession less stable. Ben met his lifelong best friend, Matt Damon, at the age of eight, and they often played baseball and took drama classes together at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

Early Career

Ben began his acting career at the age of seven with small roles in independent films The Dark End of the Street (1981), directed by a family friend. At the age of eight, she starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984) and its sequel The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988). He also appeared in a Burger King commercial in 1989 and several television productions such as Hands of a Stranger (1987) and Wanted: A Perfect Man (1986). As a teenager, she moved to New York to find acting work and learned Spanish while filming a children's program in Mexico at the age of 13.

Breakthrough and success

Ben began to gain attention with supporting roles as high school students in cult films Dazed and Confused (1993) karya Richard Linklater. He later collaborated with director Kevin Smith on several comedy films, including Mallrats (1995) and Chasing Amy (1997), in which he portrayed a comic artist. However, Ben's big breakthrough came when he and Matt Damon wrote and starred Good Will Hunting (1997). The Film won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Screenplay, making Ben (at age 25) and Matt the youngest screenwriters to win Oscars at the time. The success of the film catapulted Ben's name as an actor and writer.

After Good Will Hunting, Ben became a top actor with leading roles in such blockbusters as Armageddon (1998), which became the highest-grossing science fiction film of its time, as well as Pearl Harbor (2001) and The Sum of All Fears (2002). In 2000, he founded the production company LivePlanet with Matt Damon and Sean Bailey, which produced the series Project Greenlight (2001-2005, 2015) to train budding filmmakers.

Time of decline and rise

The early 2000s became a difficult period for Ben due to a series of critical and commercial failures, including Daredevil (2003), Gigli (2003), and Surviving Christmas (2004). His relationship with Jennifer Lopez (2002-2004), nicknamed “Bennifer,” also attracted excessive media attention, worsening his image. In 2001, Ben underwent rehabilitation to overcome alcohol addiction, a problem that would resurface in later life.

Ben revived with the role of George Reeves in Hollywoodland (2006), yang memberinya nominasi Golden Globe dan Volpi Cup untuk Best Actor. He then made his directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone (2007), a critically acclaimed thriller, for which he also wrote the screenplay and chose his younger brother, Casey Affleck, as the lead. Ben continued this success by directing and starring The Town (2010) and Argo (2012). Argo, yang menceritakan krisis sandera Iran 1979, memenangkan Academy Award, Golden Globe, dan BAFTA untuk Best Picture, serta Golden Globe dan BAFTA untuk Best Director bagi Ben, meskipun ia tidak dinominasikan untuk Best Director di Oscar.

Karier Modern dan DC Extended Universe

In 2014, Ben starred Gone Girl David Fincher plays a husband accused of murdering his wife. Her performance was praised for being able to capture the character's emotional complexity. Pada 2016, ia memulai peran sebagai Bruce Wayne/Batman dalam DC Extended Universe (DCEU), debut di Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), which grossed $873 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing film of his career. He reprised this role in Suicide Squad (2016), Justice League (2017), Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021), The Flash (2023), and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).

Ben also continues to direct, with his famous projects Air (2023), a sports drama about Nike's partnership with Michael Jordan, which received critical acclaim. He also played supporting roles in films such as The Last Duel (2021) and The Tender Bar (2021), as well as starring The Way Back (2020) as a basketball coach struggling with alcohol addiction, a role that reflects his personal struggles.

Personal Life

Ben married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005, and they have three children: Violet Anne (born 2005), Seraphina Rose Elizabeth (born 2009), and Samuel Garner (born 2012). The couple separated in 2015 and officially divorced in 2018, with Ben admitting that his struggles with alcoholism contributed to the rift in their marriage. In 2002-2004, he was in a relationship with Jennifer Lopez, which ended due to media pressure. They reunited in 2021, married in 2022, but separated again in 2024, with Lopez filing for divorce in August 2024.

Ben has a history of alcohol addiction, underwent rehabilitation in 2001, 2017 and 2018. He openly discusses his struggles, expressing his desire to be a good father and a source of inspiration for others who need help. Ben is also known as a reliable poker player, once won a tournament, but was banned from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas because of his skill in counting cards.

Activism and business

Ben is the founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, a non-profit organization focused on grant-giving and advocacy in eastern Congo. He is also a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party and has campaigned for candidates such as Barack Obama. Bersama Matt Damon, ia mendirikan Pearl Street Films dan Artists Equity, perusahaan produksi yang bertujuan memberi keadilan finansial bagi kreator film.

Legacy

Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood's most versatile figures, known for his abilities as an actor, writer, director, and producer. Despite the ups and downs in his career and personal life, he continues to prove his toughness with works such as Good Will Hunting, Argo, and Air. His portrayal of Batman also cemented his status as a pop culture icon, while his dedication to activism showed his human side.

Biography

The Instigators (2024) - a desperate father (the role is not specifically mentioned in the sources).
The Accountant 2 (2024, not released until April 2025) - Christian Wolff, a genius accountant with combat abilities.
Air (2023) - Phil Knight, founder of Nike, in a drama about partnership with Michael Jordan. Also as a director and producer.
The Flash (2023) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, peran pendukung dalam DCEU.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, penampilan cameo.
Hypnotic (2023) - Danny Rourke, a detective looking for his daughter in a hypnotic mystery.
Deep Water (2022) - Vic Van Allen, a husband who engages in psychological games with his wife.
The Tender Bar (2021) - Charlie Moehringer, a bartender who becomes a father figure to his nephew.
The Last Duel (2021) - Count Pierre d'alençon, a manipulative medieval nobleman. Also as a screenwriter and producer.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, extended version of Justice League 2017.
The Way Back (2020) - Jack Cunningham, a former athlete who became a basketball coach while battling alcohol addiction.
The Last Thing He Wanted (2020) – Treat Morrison, seorang pejabat pemerintah dalam thriller politik.
Triple Frontier (2019) - Tom “Redfly” Davis, a former soldier planning a robbery.
Justice League (2017) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, pemimpin tim pahlawan super.
Live by Night (2016) – Joe Coughlin, seorang gangster di era Prohibition. Also as a director, writer and producer.
The Accountant (2016) - Christian Wolff, an autistic accountant who works for criminal clients.
Suicide Squad (2016) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, penampilan cameo.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) – Bruce Wayne/Batman, pahlawan super yang menghadapi Superman.
Gone Girl (2014) - Nick Dunne, a husband suspected of murdering his wife.
Runner Runner (2013) - Ivan Block, a corrupt online gambling entrepreneur.
To the Wonder (2012) - Neil, a man struggling with love and commitment.
Argo (2012) - Tony Mendez, CIA agent who leads an Iranian hostage rescue operation. Also as a director and producer.
The Town (2010) - Doug MacRay, the leader of the bank robbers in love. Also as a director and writer.
The Company Men (2010) - Bobby Walker, executive who lost his job due to the recession.
Extract (2009) - Dean, a bartender who gives bad advice to his friend.
State of Play (2009) - Stephen Collins, a congressman involved in a scandal.
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009) - Neil, a man who avoids marriage commitments.
Smokin’ Aces (2006) - Jack Dupree, a lawyer involved in criminal cases.
Hollywoodland (2006) - George Reeves, Superman actor whose life is full of mysteries.
Clerks II (2006) - customer at Mooby's (cameo).
Man About Town (2006) - Jack Giamoro, a talent agent facing a personal crisis.
Surviving Christmas (2004) - Drew Latham, an executive who hires a family to celebrate Christmas.
Jersey Girl (2004) - Ollie Trinke, a single father balancing career and family.
Paycheck (2003) - Michael Jennings, an engineer whose memory is erased.
Gigli (2003) - Larry Gigli, a cover contracted to kidnap.
Daredevil (2003) – Matt Murdock/Daredevil, pahlawan super buta.
The Sum of All Fears (2002) - Jack Ryan, CIA analyst who prevented nuclear war.
Changing Lanes (2002) - Gavin Banek, lawyer involved in moral conflict after an accident.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) - himself/Holden McNeil, cameo as his character from Chasing Amy.
Pearl Harbor (2001) - Rafe McCawley, Air Force pilot in World War II.
Daddy and Them (2001) - Lawrence Bowen, a lawyer in a family drama.
Bounce (2000) - Buddy Amaral, an executive whose life changes after a plane crash.
Reindeer Games (2000) - Rudy Duncan, an ex-convict involved in a casino robbery.
Boiler Room (2000) - Jim Young, founder of a brokerage firm that motivates employees.
Dogma (1999) - Bartleby, the angel who rebelled to return to heaven.
Forces of Nature (1999) - Ben Holmes, the man who takes an unexpected trip on the eve of the wedding.
200 Cigarettes (1999) - Bartender, supporting role in a romantic comedy.
Shakespeare in Love (1998) – Ned Alleyn, aktor teater di era Elizabethan.
Armageddon (1998) - A.J. Frost, the oil driller who saved Earth from an asteroid.
Phantoms (1998) – Sheriff Bryce Hammond, yang menyelidiki kota yang ditinggalkan.
Good Will Hunting (1997) – Chuckie Sullivan, sahabat setia Will Hunting. Also as a screenwriter.
Chasing Amy (1997) - Holden McNeil, comic book artist who falls in love with a lesbian.
Going All the Way (1997) – Gunner Casselman, veteran perang yang mencari cinta.
Glory Daze (1995)-Jack, a college student facing a post-college transition.
Mallrats (1995) - Shannon Hamilton, the antagonistic store manager.
Dazed and Confused (1993) - Fred O'bannion, a senior student who likes to bully.
School Ties (1992) - Chesty Smith, an antisemitic schoolboy.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) - basketball player #10 (cameo, uncredited).
Daddy (1991) - Ben Watson, a teenager who confronts his girlfriend's pregnancy.
Field of Dreams (1989) - spectator at a baseball game (cameo, uncredited).
The Dark End of the Street (1981) - minor role (not specifically mentioned), acting debut at the age of seven