Ben Affleck

Date of Birth: August 15, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt, popularly known as Ben Affleck, was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, USA. He is an acclaimed American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Affleck first gained recognition as a child actor in the PBS educational series “The Voyage of the Mimi” (1984, 1988). He later achieved stardom with his best friend Matt Damon for co-writing and starring in “Good Will Hunting” (1997), which won them the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Over his career, Affleck has appeared in a diverse range of films including “Armageddon” (1998), “Pearl Harbor” (2001), “The Town” (2010), and “Argo” (2012). Notably, he directed and starred in “Argo,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Affleck has also donned the cape of Batman in the DC Extended Universe films, starting with “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016). In addition to his film work, Affleck is known for his political activism and philanthropic efforts. He co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative, a grant-making and advocacy-based nonprofit organization. Affleck has had a high-profile personal life, including his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children.

5 Interesting Facts about Ben Affleck

1. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are childhood friends who went on to achieve Academy Award success together.

2. He has a strong interest in poker and has played in several high-stakes tournaments.

3. Affleck is a co-founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, which focuses on advocacy and grant-making for the region.

4. He has directed several critically acclaimed films, including “Gone Baby Gone,” “The Town,” and “Argo.”

5. Affleck has struggled with alcohol addiction and has been open about his journey towards recovery.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ben Affleck

1. “All I do, really, is go to work and try to be professional, be on time and be prepared.”

2. “Nobody I know got through high school without a lot of help from a lot of people.”

3. “There’s a lot of noise in the world, and the Internet magnifies that exponentially.”

4. “You have to be kind to people. Treat them decently. There’s no excuse for not.”

5. “I find forgiveness to be really healthy.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Ben Affleck’s net worth was estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Ben Affleck has three children with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner: 1. Violet Anne Affleck, born December 1, 2005 2. Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, born January 6, 2009 3. Samuel Garner Affleck, born February 27, 2012