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." [7][24], Affleck was raised in a politically active, liberal household. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. [185], Affleck's starring role as a recovering alcoholic in the sports drama The Way Back (2020) was widely praised. "[77], Affleck reunited with director Michael Bay for the critically derided war drama Pearl Harbor (2001). Naming laws in California do not allow special letters with accents (). [241] Affleck appeared in CinemAbility (2013), a documentary film which explores Hollywood's portrayals of people with disabilities. ", "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? Ben's mother worked as a teacher. Faith has served me well in recovery as an alcoholic. [4][41] The film was Affleck's breakthrough. [409] His paternal uncle was an addict who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [236] In 2007, Affleck was the keynote speaker at Kindregan's high school graduation ceremony in Fairfax, Virginia. Anthony Lane of The New Yorker said the film offered "further proof that we were wrong about Ben Affleck". [98] The film was a commercial success,[99] but received a mixed response from critics. His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. The article noted that, unlike film critics and tabloid journalists, "few industry professionals seem to be gloating over Affleck's travails". She is reportedly a graduate of Harvard University. [331] In 2019, Affleck donated to the presidential campaigns funds of both Cory Booker and Kamala Harris,[332][333] and hosted a fundraiser for Booker. [71][84] Robert Koehler of Variety described it as one of his "most thoroughly wrought" performances: "The journey into a moral fog compels him to play more inwardly and thoughtfully than he ever has before. Casey Affleck is also active in animal right activism, Political sector, social activism, and so on. He shot for The Flash in 2021 and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2022. 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". [211][212] The first film for Artists Equity will be Affleck's fifth directorial project, Air, about Nike's signing of Michael Jordan, starring Damon, with Affleck playing the supporting role of Phil Knight. "[447], Affleck has appeared in more than 50 films and won many accolades throughout his career as an actor, writer, and director. [35] They traveled to New York together for acting auditions[36] and saved money for train and airline tickets in a joint bank account. [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). His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which he also co-wrote, was well received. He is the son of his parents, Christopher Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck. Timothy Byers Affleck Birth: 21 March 1950 Father: Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) Mother: Nancy Byers (1924-1969) Spouse / partner: Christopher Anne Boldt Sex: Edit Facts Timothy Byers Affleck was born 21 March 1950 to Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) and Nancy Byers (1924-1969) . [12] He next appeared as a low-ranking mobster in the romantic comedy Gigli (2003), co-starring Lopez. [407][410] His aunt was a heroin addict. However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. [33][34] He became close friends with fellow student Matt Damon, whom he had known since the age of eight. - (. [31][32], As a Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school student, Affleck acted in theater productions and was inspired by drama teacher Gerry Speca. "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [29] He portrayed the CIA analyst Jack Ryan in the thriller The Sum of All Fears (2002). He's game, though, and his slight dislocation works to the advantage of Reindeer Games. [11] The two friends moved back to Boston for a year before the film finally went into production, directed by Gus Van Sant, and co-starring Damon, Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Robin Williams. But, you know, there it is, part of our history We tend to separate ourselves from these things by going like, 'It's just dry history, and it's all over now'. [276] Steven Clemons, a participant in the conversation, said Affleck listened "to alternative takes What Affleck spoke about that night was reasoned, complex and made a lot of sense. [396] They separated again in October 2000. It gives me kind of a sagging feeling to see a biological relationship to that. The actor's shark-like grin, cocky petulance and bullying frat-boy swagger befit his character. "[288], Affleck appeared alongside then-Senator Barack Obama at a 2006 rally in support of Proposition 87, which sought to reduce petroleum consumption in favor of alternative energy. Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. [111], Following a starring role in the little-seen Man About Town and a minor role in the crime drama Smokin' Aces,[112][113] Affleck began a career comeback with his acclaimed performance as Superman actor George Reeves in the noir biopic Hollywoodland. [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. 'It has taken a toll on both of my sons,' the 74-year-old told Grazia last week. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Timothy attributes his own "severe" alcoholism to Ben's issues - and is pleased he continues to take his recovery seriously after relapsing last . "[53], The success of 1997's Good Will Hunting, which Affleck co-wrote and acted in, marked a turning point in his career. His father is Timothy Byers Affleck, a social worker, and his mother is Christopher Anne Boldt, a school teacher. '"[447] In a leaked email regarding McGowan's case, Affleck stated: "I never saw Rose at any hotel in Sundance. "[448] In a 2019 interview, Affleck said: "I don't really want to get into other people's individual stories because I feel like those are their stories and they're entitled to tell as much or as little of those as they want. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. 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." He learned to speak Spanish during a year spent travelling around the country with his mother and brother. And I was able to for about eight years. [400] Shookus served as the head of Saturday Night Live's talent department at the time,[401][402] a show which Affleck has hosted five times since 2000. [162], Live by Night, which Affleck wrote, directed, co-produced, and starred in, was released in late 2016. [275] A reporter for The Washington Post overheard Affleck denouncing the Israeli invasion of Gaza at a Washington party in 2009. He has a younger brother named, Casey Affleck who is also an actor. "[153] In 2015, Affleck and Damon's Project Greenlight was resurrected by HBO for one season. "[314] When Biden became the Democratic candidate, he donated to his campaign fund. [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. 21 March 1950 [193], Affleck had supporting roles in two 2021 releases. [7] In 2020, he said trips to gun ranges as a young adult made him "uncomfortable to remember given the subsequent tragedies with young people and guns. [54] He asked Affleck to act out the scenes with him in front of the class and, when Damon later moved into Affleck's Los Angeles apartment, they began working on the script in earnest. [228] He has appeared as a discussion panelist at many events, including at the Center for Strategic and International Studies,[229] the Global Philanthropy Forum,[230] and the Clinton Global Initiative. 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[49] He then played a bully in filmmaker Kevin Smith's comedy Mallrats (1995) and became friends with Smith during the filming. In new . Producer Jerry Bruckheimer convinced him that Affleck would be a star,[30] but he was required to lose weight, become tanned, and get his teeth capped before filming began. [9] Affleck became sober in his mid-twenties, stating in a 1998 interview that alcohol was "dangerous" for him. According to the actors' father Timothy, the brothers are simply victims of the entertainment world. [351][352][353][354][355] According to Lopez, Affleck's discomfort with the media scrutiny was one reason for their split[356] and, years later, she described it as her "first real heartbreak": "I think different time, different thing, who knows what could've happened but there was a genuine love there. I really like and admire her tenacity and I wish her the best. His mother sent him to an Outward Bound wilderness camp for at-risk teenagers, having first considered a residential recovery program. [12], Affleck's first starring film role was as an aimless art student in the college drama Glory Daze (1995), with Stephen Holden of The New York Times remarking that his "affably mopey performance finds just the right balance between obnoxious and sad sack". They began dating in August 2004,[372] having established a friendship on the sets of Pearl Harbor (2001) and Daredevil (2003). [425] He was one of many celebrities, along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, who took part in Molly Bloom's high-stakes poker games in the mid-2000s. ng c ca b ngoi ca Affleck, Heinrich Boldt, - c bit n vi vic . [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. Ben Affleck has previously addressed his fractured relationship with his father, who is now sober but struggled with alcoholism throughout the actors childhood. [106], Affleck's poor critical notices continued in 2004 when he starred as a bereaved husband in the romantic comedy Jersey Girl, directed by longtime collaborator Smith. Visit our Writing Guide or this topic page for additional help. "[443], In response to the Harvey Weinstein scandal, Affleck pledged to donate any future profits from his early Miramax films to charities supporting victims of sexual assault[444] and said he had only been aware that Weinstein "was sleazy and a bully. [427] Affleck has repeatedly denied tabloid reports of a gambling addiction. He later appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films. [191] He received a Best Actor nomination at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards. [439][440], In 2009, the New England Historic Genealogical Society discovered that Affleck is an 11th cousin of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. Affleck's episode was removed from the show's online archive. [363][364] He said neither of them "anticipated" the degree of attention they would receive: "I think Jen and I made a mistake in that we fell in love, we were excited and maybe too accessible. They became friends on the set of Gigli in December 2001,[342] having previously encountered each other at industry parties. Where did you hear that Timothy Byers Affleck (the father) is part Arab? [415] Affleck returned to residential treatment in 2017[416][417] and, following a publicly documented relapse and intervention, again in 2018. [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. Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. [59] Affleck and Damon eventually won both the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe found him "very good in the film's silliest role,"[126] but David Edelstein of New York Magazine remarked of Affleck: "He might be smart and thoughtful in life [but] as an actor his wheels turn too slowly. [205] He also made a cameo appearance in Smith's Clerks III. [337] His publicist dismissed the rumor. They were just doing their best. This is not a casual relationship. [56] Following a lengthy dispute with Castle Rock about a suitable director, Affleck and Damon persuaded Miramax to purchase the screenplay. 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]. "[36] He remains the youngest writer (at age 25) ever to win an Oscar for screenwriting. [108] Later that year, he starred opposite James Gandolfini in the holiday comedy Surviving Christmas. He looks as if he has never missed a party or a night's sleep. Affleck was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. 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