Casey Affleck

Date of Birth: August 12, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt, known professionally as Casey Affleck, is an American actor and filmmaker. Born on August 12, 1975, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, he is the younger brother of actor and director Ben Affleck. Casey began his career as a child actor, appearing in PBS television films and the miniseries “The Kennedys of Massachusetts” (1990). His first notable film role was in “To Die For” (1995), directed by Gus Van Sant. Affleck gained widespread recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s with roles in “Good Will Hunting” (1997) and the “Ocean’s” trilogy (2001-2007). However, it was his performance in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) that earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. In 2016, Affleck’s career reached a new peak with his portrayal of Lee Chandler in Kenneth Lonergan’s drama “Manchester by the Sea.” His performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor, cementing his status as a leading actor in Hollywood. Aside from acting, Affleck has also ventured into directing. His directorial debut, “I’m Still Here” (2010), starred Joaquin Phoenix and was noted for its unique, mockumentary style.

5 Interesting Facts about Casey Affleck

1. Casey Affleck won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Manchester by the Sea” (2016).

2. He is a vegan and an advocate for animal rights.

3. Affleck co-wrote the screenplay for the film “Gerry” (2002) with Gus Van Sant and Matt Damon.

4. He has a degree in physics from Columbia University, although he never completed his studies.

5. Casey is fluent in Spanish, a skill he picked up during his teenage years living in Mexico.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Casey Affleck

1. “When I believe in something, I’m like a dog with a bone.”

2. “I think that when you’re making a story… you really have to keep an eye on what you’re trying to say and what the message is.”

3. “As an actor, you play different characters and you have to separate yourself from them.”

4. “If you work hard and you’re good at what you do, then you can have success.”

5. “I want to tell stories that are about people and their emotions, and about how people connect with each other.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Casey Affleck’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Casey Affleck has two children with his ex-wife, actress Summer Phoenix: Indiana August Affleck, born in May 2004, and Atticus Affleck, born in January 2008.