Ben Affleck
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Benjamin Affleck Boldt, known professionally as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in films such as Good Will Hunting, Pearl Harbor, Chasing Amy, Dazed and Confused, and The Town.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 15 Aug, 1972
- Age
- 47 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Berkeley
- Education
- Occidental College
University of Vermont - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American film actor, director and screenwriter
- Twitter Id
- BenAffleck
- Spouse
- Jennifer Garner[2005-2018]
- Net Worth 2021
- 150 million
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Breakthrough and Career Success
Affleck first drew significant attention with his role in Dazed and Confused (1993) and later co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed film Good Will Hunting (1997), for which he and co-writer Matt Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He continued to appear in notable roles in films such as Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, and Chasing Amy.
Relationship with Jennifer Garner
Ben Affleck married actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 after meeting on the set of Daredevil and maintaining a friendship that later turned romantic. The couple has three children: two daughters and a son. Their private wedding ceremony took place in the Caribbean, with actor Victor Garber—Affleck's co-star from Alias—officiating.
Their marriage lasted for over a decade before officially divorcing in 2018. Despite their separation, both have emphasized maintaining a respectful co-parenting relationship. Garner has described Affleck as a devoted father, although their marriage reportedly faced challenges related to Affleck’s struggles with addiction and lifestyle choices.
