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Ben Affleck: Facts & Related Content
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Facts
| Also Known As | Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1972 (age 52) • Berkeley • California |
| Awards And Honors | Golden Globe Award (2013) • Academy Award (1998) • Academy Award (2013): Best Picture • Academy Award (1998): Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) • Golden Globe Award (2013): Best Director - Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1998): Best Screenplay - Motion Picture |
| Notable Works | “Air” • “Argo” • “Gone Baby Gone” • “Live by Night” • “The Town” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Jennifer Garner • spouse Jennifer Lopez • brother Casey Affleck |
| Married To | Jennifer Garner (2005–2018) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "The Way Back" (2020) • "The Last Thing He Wanted" (2020) • "Jay and Silent Bob Reboot" (2019) • "Triple Frontier" (2019) • "Justice League" (2017) • "Live by Night" (2016) • "The Accountant" (2016) • "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) • "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2015) • "Gone Girl" (2014) • "Runner Runner" (2013) • "To the Wonder" (2012) • "Argo" (2012) • "The Town" (2010) • "The Company Men" (2010) • "Extract" (2009) • "State of Play" (2009) • "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009) • "Smokin' Aces" (2006) • "Hollywoodland" (2006) • "Clerks II" (2006) • "Man About Town" (2006) • "Surviving Christmas" (2004) • "Jersey Girl" (2004) • "Paycheck" (2003) • "Gigli" (2003) • "Daredevil" (2003) • "The Third Wheel" (2002) • "The Sum of All Fears" (2002) • "Changing Lanes" (2002) • "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (2001) • "Daddy and Them" (2001) • "Pearl Harbor" (2001) • "Bounce" (2000) • "Reindeer Games" (2000) • "Boiler Room" (2000) • "Dogma" (1999) • "Forces of Nature" (1999) • "200 Cigarettes" (1999) • "Shakespeare in Love" (1998) • "Armageddon" (1998) • "Phantoms" (1998) • "Good Will Hunting" (1997) • "Chasing Amy" (1997) • "Going All the Way" (1997) • "Mallrats" (1995) • "Glory Daze" (1995) • "Lifestories: Families in Crisis" (1994) • "Against the Grain" (1993) • "Dazed and Confused" (1993) • "Almost Home" (1993) • "School Ties" (1992) • "The Second Voyage of the Mimi" (1988) • "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1986) • "The Voyage of the Mimi" (1984) • "The Dark End of the Street" (1981) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Live by Night" (2016) • "Argo" (2012) • "The Town" (2010) • "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Live by Night" (2016) • "The Town" (2010) • "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) • "Push, Nevada" (2002) • "Good Will Hunting" (1997) |
Top Questions
Where was Ben Affleck born?
Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, United States.
Is Ben Affleck married?
Jennifer Garner (2005–2018)
When was Ben Affleck born?
Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972.
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