[275] A reporter for The Washington Post overheard Affleck denouncing the Israeli invasion of Gaza at a Washington party in 2009. "[77], Affleck reunited with director Michael Bay for the critically derided war drama Pearl Harbor (2001). Birth: He became known with his performances in such Kevin Smith films as Chasing Amy (1997), and Dogma (1999). [35] Although Damon was two years older, the pair had "identical interests" and both wanted to pursue acting careers. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. "[73] He then had a supporting role as a ruthless stockbroker in the crime drama Boiler Room (2000). In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. Meanwhile, Damon and Affleck closed Pearl Street Films. [120] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised the film's "sensitivity to real struggle",[121] while Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter described it as "thoughtful, deeply poignant, [and] splendidly executed". "[421] While doing interviews for The Tender Bar (2021), a movie that has similarities to Affleck's own family background, he spoke about the effect of growing up with an often absent, alcoholic father had on him and how it partly influenced his own decisions and struggles with alcoholism. [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. Where did you hear that Timothy Byers Affleck (the father) is part Arab? [236] He became actively involved in fundraising for A-T,[237][238] and he and Kindregan testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education in 2001, asking senators to support stem-cell research and to double the budget of the National Institutes of Health. The film became a surprise box office hit, and gained further critical acclaim for Affleck. "[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. 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When actor Ben Affleck accepted an Oscar for Good Will Hunting at the 1998 Academy Awards, he brought his mom, Chris Affleck, as his date. [193], Affleck had supporting roles in two 2021 releases. [441], During the Me Too movement in 2017, Affleck was accused by two women of inappropriate behavior. Ben was born on 15th August 1972. [18] His father was "very difficult" ,[19] and Affleck felt a sense of "relief" at the age of 11 when his parents divorced,[20][21] and his father exited the family home. [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. "[357][358] "[447], Affleck has appeared in more than 50 films and won many accolades throughout his career as an actor, writer, and director. He is a native of Berkeley, California. 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Elizabeth Warren announces an end to high-dollar fundraisers for her presidential campaign", "Abdul El-Sayed gets national boost as progressives look for their next big win", "Celebs start opening their wallets for 2020 Dems", "2020 celeb donations: Hanks loves Biden, Stamos stans Buttigieg", "Cory Booker Sets L.A. Fundraiser With Ben Affleck and Jeffrey Katzenberg as Hosts (Exclusive)", "Picture This: Ben Affleck, Senator From Va", "Virginia Democrats Want Ben Affleck for Senator", "Ben Affleck for Senate? [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. "I haven't. It gives me kind of a sagging feeling to see a biological relationship to that. [41] Later, while studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Affleck directed student films. [291] Affleck donated to Clinton's campaign fund during the 2016 Democratic Primary. Their relationship was extensively publicized,[344] with tabloids referring to the couple as Bennifer, the first celebrity portmanteau of its kind. Benjamin Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California in an Irish-Scottish family. "[149], He then pushed back production on his own directorial project to star as a husband accused of murder in David Fincher's psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014). [41] Janet Maslin of The New York Times praised Affleck's "wonderful ease" playing the role, combining "suave good looks with cool comic timing". [250] He made an appearance at the Greater Boston Food Bank in 2007,[251] and at a Denver food bank in 2008. [98] The film was a commercial success,[99] but received a mixed response from critics. Ben's dad, a retired social worker, split from his mom Chris, a former school teacher, when he was just 11, but remains close to the family - including their youngest son, actor Casey Affleck, 44. [412] He received residential treatment for addiction in 2001 and maintained his sobriety for a "couple of years" afterward. [258], Affleck is a vocal supporter of the Los Angeles-based homelessness charity Midnight Mission. [12][44] As an actor, he had a series of "knock-around parts, one to the next". They have two daughters, Violet and Seraphina, and a son . [190] 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. Visit our Writing Guide or this topic page for additional help. [51] When Affleck starred as a recently returned Korean War veteran in the coming-of-age drama Going All the Way (1997), Todd McCarthy of Variety found him "excellent",[52] while Janet Maslin of The New York Times noted that his "flair for comic self-doubt made a strong impression. [373] They were married on June 29, 2005, in a private Turks and Caicos ceremony. [34], After high school, Affleck moved briefly to New York in search of acting work. "[100] In 2014, Affleck described Daredevil as the only film he regretted making. [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. [245] He filmed public service announcements for the organization in both 2009 and 2014. - (. H "Affleck" ca ng c ngun gc t Scotland. [390] In 2014, Affleck argued in favor of United Kingdom-style legislation that requires media outlets to blur children's faces in published photos. [305] In the week of the presidential election, he appeared on Saturday Night Live to jokingly endorse Senator John McCain. "[137] Also in 2010, Affleck and Damon's production company, Pearl Street Films, signed a first-look producing deal at Warner Bros.[138], Affleck soon began work on his next directorial project, Argo (2012), for Warner Bros. Timothy Byers Affleck - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Go Premium Help English Family tree Photos NEW Research DNA Help Timothy Byers Affleck In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? [395], Affleck had a long-distance relationship with New York-based television producer Lindsay Shookus from mid-2017 to mid-2018;[398][399] they briefly dated again in early 2019. Ben Affleck Producer | Argo Benjamin Gza "Ben" Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to mother Chris Anne (Boldt), a school teacher, and father Timothy Byers "Tim" Affleck, a social worker. After a starring role in the thriller The Accountant (2016), Affleck played supporting roles in the 2021 period dramas The Tender Bar and The Last Duel. Scott of The New York Times felt Affleck and Kate Beckinsale "do what they can with their lines, and glow with the satiny shine of real movie stars". "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [315], In 2002, Affleck donated to Dick Gephardt's Congressional campaign,[316] and appeared in campaign literature for former classmate Marjorie Decker, running as a city councillor in Massachusetts. [346][347] Lopez's album This Is Me Then was dedicated to and inspired by Affleck. The Oscar Nominees for Best Original Screenplay", "An Oral History of Transformers Director Michael Bay", "Phantoms: A Monster Hungry for Attention", "Dogma: There's Devilment Afoot: 2 Fallen Angels Want Back In", "Reindeer Games: Santa Would Surely Be Useful Right Now", "Ben Affleck Talks About His New Film, Argo", "Pearl Harbor: War Is Hell but Very Pretty", "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back: Hitchhiking in a Hurry: What Does That Tell You? [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. [54] On its release, Janet Maslin of The New York Times praised the "smart and touching screenplay",[57] while Emanuel Levy of Variety found it "funny, nonchalant, moving and angry". He has a younger brother named, Casey Affleck who is also an actor. 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