[321] He donated to the 2008 Congressional campaign of Pennsylvania's Patrick Murphy,[322] and to the 2010 Senate campaign of Kirsten Gillibrand. Affleck was conceived in Berkeley, California on August 15, 1972, to guardians Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt. Early life. [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". Ben was born on 15th August 1972. [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. I talk to my kids about their lives when I see them, and they share with me what they want to share.. [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. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. Perhaps hes picked up a few interview tips from his A-list offspring, as he then pivoted the conversation away from tabloid fodder and to his sons long-standing philanthropic efforts in Africa. Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. The film became a surprise box office hit, and gained further critical acclaim for Affleck. [75] He then provided the voice of Joseph in the animated Joseph: King of Dreams. [36] At 18, Affleck moved to Los Angeles,[30] studying Middle Eastern affairs at Occidental College for a year and a half. Father -Timothy Byers Affleck Mother -Christopher Anne Boldt: Siblings: Ben Affleck: School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: College: University of Columbia: . [41] Janet Maslin of The New York Times praised Affleck's "wonderful ease" playing the role, combining "suave good looks with cool comic timing". Parents Mother: Nancy Louise Byers Father: Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Jr. Children He has two children, Ben (50, American Actor) and Casey (47, Actor) . Affleck is best known for his performances in 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998), 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), 'Pearl Harbor' (2001) and, 'The Town' (2010). "[73] He then had a supporting role as a ruthless stockbroker in the crime drama Boiler Room (2000). He and Damon had set up Pearl Street Films in 1998,[86] named after the street that ran between their childhood homes. He is of mostly English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry. [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. He is the son of his parents, Christopher Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck. Early Life and Education. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). [35] They traveled to New York together for acting auditions[36] and saved money for train and airline tickets in a joint bank account. He has his only sibling, Casey Affleck. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. "[287], Affleck supports the Second Amendment,[264] and said in 2012 that he owned several guns, both for skeet shooting and for the protection of his family. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. [41] Later, while studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Affleck directed student films. In addition, Affleck will be exclusive to Artists Equity as a filmmaker. [261][262] He has also volunteered at Atlanta Mission. I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. Timothy Byers Affleck, Christine Anne Boldt Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975), is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. Ben Affleck Height Weight Body Statistics. [12][22] When Affleck was 16, his father entered a rehabilitation facility in Indio, California. "[449] In 2020, McGowan clarified her comments: "It's not like I'm raging at Ben Affleck. Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Timothy Byers Affleck Birth 7 Aug 1943 - Detroit, Michigan Death null - null Mother Nancy Louise Byers Father Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Show more Quick access Family tree Records 252 Photos 66 New search Timothy Byers Affleck family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck 1918 - 2002 Nancy Louise Byers [330] In 2020, he spoke at a virtual rally in support of Whitney Williams, a candidate in the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election. [316] In 2013, he hosted a fundraiser for Cory Booker,[325] and made donations to the Senate campaigns of both Booker and Alison Lundergan Grimes. The younger brother of actor Ben Affleck, he began his career as a child actor, appearing in the PBS television film Lemon Sky (1988). He shot for The Flash in 2021 and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in 2022. [9] Affleck became sober in his mid-twenties, stating in a 1998 interview that alcohol was "dangerous" for him. [413][414] In subsequent years, he refused to discuss his alcoholism in detail[7] and later described it as a period where he "drank relatively normally". Ben has the appearance of a delightful nobleman, but when he starts getting into character, Affleck liberates vengeful conflict with his foes. Born in Berkeley, CA on August 15, 1972, Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher, while his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an . "[114] Geoffrey Macnab of The Guardian said he "beautifully" captured "the character's curious mix of charm, vulnerability and fatalism". In March 2010, he was ruled insane, sent to California's state mental hospital, and ordered to stay away from the Affleck-Garner family for 10 years if released. I never said to him, 'I was just raped.' "[180] Later in 2019, Affleck made a cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, having had little contact with Kevin Smith since the making of Clerks II in 2006. Short bio (Age, Parents, Siblings) Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California as a Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt to his father Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne ( mother ). For his part, he told The Sun he wishes fans would focus more on Ben's charity. And he is now 47 years old. [159] He starred as an autistic accountant in the action thriller The Accountant (2016), which was an unexpected commercial success. [203][204], In 2022, Affleck and Ana de Armas starred in Adrian Lyne's thriller Deep Water, an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel. [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. "[409] Affleck gradually began to drink "more and more" and, eventually, was drinking until he "passed out" on a nightly basis. "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [15] In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. "[446] She said she met Affleck after being sexually assaulted by Weinstein during the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 and told him, while crying, that she had "just come from Harvey's and he said, 'Goddamnit, I told him to stop doing that. [387] In 2013, Affleck and Garner hosted an event for lawmakers at their home in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers; their six-year-old daughter made a speech about her personal experiences. "[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). [271] Also that year, he remarked that it was "outrageous and offensive" to suggest members of the transgender community were not entitled to equal rights. [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. Much of the rest of Casey's ancestry is English, along with some Scottish . [155] Although the casting announcement was met with intense fan backlash,[156] Affleck's performance ultimately earned a positive reception. [146] Affleck's performance as a poker boss was considered a highlight of the poorly reviewed thriller Runner Runner (2013). [160] Peter Debruge of Variety felt Affleck's "boy-next-door" demeanor "so normal and non-actorly that most of his performances feel like watching one of your buddies up on screen" was "a terrific fit" for the role. He is the son of famous American actor Casey Affleck, the oldest Affleck brother, and his former wife, Summer Phoenix. [419] He later described the incident as "embarrassing": "I wish it didn't happen. He became known with his performances in such Kevin Smith films as Chasing Amy (1997), and Dogma (1999). [168] Snyder stepped down during filming due to the death of his daughter by suicide,[169] the replacement director Joss Whedon's treatment of actors was the subject of complaints,[170] and Affleck himself was struggling with addiction issues. Timothy Affleck was married to Christine Anne Boldt c. 1969 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, and have children Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt and Casey Caleb Affleck-Boldt. [275] A reporter for The Washington Post overheard Affleck denouncing the Israeli invasion of Gaza at a Washington party in 2009. [290] Also that year, Affleck admitted he was not "particularly good at being green" while, in 2014, he named "a 1966 Chevelle" as his guilty pleasure. "[437] Leaked emails from the 2015 Sony email hacking scandal showed that, after filming, Affleck felt uncomfortable about the segment, which was not included in the final broadcast. [343] They began a romantic relationship in July 2002 when Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd. They became friends on the set of Gigli in December 2001,[342] having previously encountered each other at industry parties. Also, Casey is the son of Christine Anne Boldt and Timothy Byres Affleck. "[357][358] [76] In his last film role of 2000, Affleck starred opposite his girlfriend Paltrow in the romantic drama Bounce. [278], Affleck criticized the Bush tax cuts on many occasions. He is a native of Berkeley, California. Affleck was born with the surname Affleck-Boldt but has since removed Boldt from his official surname. [7][8] His father, Timothy Byers Affleck,[9] was an aspiring playwright[9] who was "mostly unemployed. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. They are very happy together. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. [246][247] He has also volunteered on behalf of Operation Gratitude. Timothy Byers Affleck from . [281], During the 2008 presidential campaign, Affleck expressed concern about conspiracy theories claiming Barack Obama was an Arab or a Muslim: "This prejudice that we have allowed to fester in this campaign the acceptance of both of those things as a legitimate slur is really a problem. I think he learned how to skate on charm. [256] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Affleck organized an online celebrity poker tournament to benefit the charity,[257] made a personal donation and urged others to support the cause. He was grown up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Scott of The New York Times praised his "skill and self-confidence as a serious director,"[136] while Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times noted: "Affleck has the stuff of a real director. Casey's maternal grandfather was of half German and half Irish ancestry. His parents divorced when he was 11. "[63] Later in 1998, Affleck had a supporting role as an arrogant English actor in the period romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, starring his then-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow. ", "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? He later appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films. [345] They appeared together in the music video for her song "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl. Their relationship was extensively publicized,[344] with tabloids referring to the couple as Bennifer, the first celebrity portmanteau of its kind. "[407] He follows a twelve-step program. I've been doing this for a long time and he's really one of the nicest. Earlier this week, they were photographed holding hands while grabbing dinner with friends in Los Angeles. [375] Affleck and Garner have three children together: daughters Violet Anne (born December 2005)[376] and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth (born January 2009),[377] and son Samuel Garner (born February 2012). Timothy Affleck, the father of Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, is sounding off in a rare interview, revealing that he believes that fame has taken a major "toll" on both of his famous sons. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. [221], Affleck has written op-eds about issues facing eastern Congo for the Washington Post,[222][223] Politico,[224] the Huffington Post,[225] Time,[226] The New York Times[227] and the Los Angeles Times. 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