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Ben Affleck Biography

Ben Affleck, Actor
Born asBenjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt
Occup.Actor
FromUSA
SpousesJennifer Garner ​(2005-2018)​
Jennifer Lopez ​(2022-)
BornAugust 15, 1972
Berkeley, California, USA
Age52 years
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt, expertly called Ben Affleck, was born upon August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, USA. He and his younger brother, Casey Affleck, were raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by their parents, Chris and Tim Affleck. Ben developed a keen rate of interest in acting at a young age, many thanks to his mother, who was an institution educator as well as presented him to the world of movie theater.

Affleck made his acting launching at the tender age of 12 when he starred in the PBS children's program "The Voyage of the Mimi". Nevertheless, it was throughout his high school years when he satisfied his long-lasting close friend as well as partner, Matt Damon. The two striving actors found solace in their shared interest for the craft and also worked together on numerous school plays.

In the early 1990s, after their high school graduation, Affleck and Damon relocated to Los Angeles to seek their acting careers. Affleck showed up in a number of television collection, consisting of "Against the Grain" as well as "Lifestories: Families in Crisis". He additionally landed roles in numerous films, consisting of "School Ties", "Dazed and Confused", and also "Mallrats".

In spite of his very early success, Affleck's career-defining moment came in 1997 when he and also Damon co-wrote and also starred in the film "Good Will Hunting". The movie, which informed the tale of a self-taught mathematical wizard from South Boston, received critical praise and also catapulted both actors to fame. "Good Will Hunting" earned Affleck and Damon their initial Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay as well as solidified their status as Hollywood heavyweights.

Over the next few years, Affleck showed up in a string of successful movies, including "Armageddon", "Shakespeare in Love", and also "Pearl Harbor", establishing himself as a bankable leading male. Despite some occupation setbacks with films like "Gigli" as well as "Paycheck", Affleck continued to display his versatility as an actor.

In 2007, Affleck made his directorial launching with the critically acclaimed film "Gone Baby Gone", starring his bro, Casey Affleck. The film showcased Ben's skill behind the electronic camera and also foreshadowed his continued success as a supervisor. His succeeding directorial efforts, "The Town" and also the Academy Award-winning "Argo", additionally strengthened his setting as a skilled filmmaker.

Affleck has likewise meddled generating, with credit scores on various effective jobs, including the HBO series "Project Greenlight", which he co-created with Damon. The show offered emerging filmmakers a chance to showcase their talents as well as obtain expert support from developed sector figures.

In his individual life, Affleck has been connected to several top-level romances, most notably with actress Jennifer Lopez and, later on, his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner. Affleck and also Garner, that joined in 2005, have 3 youngsters with each other, yet ultimately divorced in 2018. Regardless of their split, the pair stays committed to co-parenting their children.

Throughout his profession, Ben Affleck has actually overcome misfortune and also tried and tested himself as a versatile ability in the entertainment industry. The actor, filmmaker, and manufacturer has left an indelible mark on Hollywood and also remains to entertain as well as influence target markets worldwide.

Our collection contains 26 quotes who is written / told by Ben.

Related authors: Jennifer Lopez (Musician), Jennifer Garner (Actress), Jeremy Renner (Actor), Jon Hamm (Actor), Kate Beckinsale (Actress), Minnie Driver (Actress), Caroline Dhavernas (Actress), Casey Affleck (Actor), Gwyneth Paltrow (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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26 Famous quotes by Ben Affleck

Small: I just feel like sometimes Im a force to be dealt with. My talents are sometimes overused and also some
"I just feel like sometimes I'm a force to be dealt with. My talents are sometimes overused and also sometimes underused. It's not easy being me"
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Small: You know George M. Steinbrenner III is the center of all evil in the universe
"You know George M. Steinbrenner III is the center of all evil in the universe"
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Small: Nobody I represent is pretending to be the pope or a role model for young people. People have to live t
"Nobody I represent is pretending to be the pope or a role model for young people. People have to live their lives. They have the right to smoke if they want"
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Small: If I ever woke up with a dead hooker in my hotel room, Matt would be the first person Id call
"If I ever woke up with a dead hooker in my hotel room, Matt would be the first person I'd call"
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Small: I remember back when I was a kid there was a comic strip called Plastic Man. His body was elastic and h
"I remember back when I was a kid there was a comic strip called Plastic Man. His body was elastic and he could make his extremities as long as he wanted. As a youngster I didn't fully appreciate. But I'm now thinking Plastic Man was probably pretty popular with the ladies"
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Small: I like to think that if I were gay I would be out. Rupert Everett-style
"I like to think that if I were gay I would be out. Rupert Everett-style"
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Small: You have to look also to the media, where you have a vast majority of the loudest and most influential
"You have to look also to the media, where you have a vast majority of the loudest and most influential political voices in America media from people who came from the entertainment world"
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Small: Im always described as cocksure or with a swagger, and that bears no resemblance to who I feel like ins
"I'm always described as 'cocksure' or 'with a swagger,' and that bears no resemblance to who I feel like inside. I feel plagued by insecurity"
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Small: Everyones entitled to express their political beliefs. I dont presume to tell anybody who to vote for.
"Everyone's entitled to express their political beliefs. I don't presume to tell anybody who to vote for. I am comfortable telling people what my opinions are"
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Small: Yes, Im going to be the President of the United States. You know why? You think you can get chicks by b
"Yes, I'm going to be the President of the United States. You know why? You think you can get chicks by being in the movies? You can really get chicks by being the President"
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Small: I kinda see my current position like this: Heres your five minutes in the toy store, so you gotta do al
"I kinda see my current position like this: Here's your five minutes in the toy store, so you gotta do all the good movies you can before 'Chuck Woolery' rings the bell"
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Small: Rumors about me? Calista Flockhart, Pam Anderson, and Matt Damon. Thats who Im dating
"Rumors about me? Calista Flockhart, Pam Anderson, and Matt Damon. That's who I'm dating"
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Small: Ive finally learnt how to say, No comment. To appear in the tabloids is a real learning curve and a ste
"I've finally learnt how to say, "No comment". To appear in the tabloids is a real learning curve and a steep one at that. You had better learn quick or you get burnt"
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Small: When I look up at the screen and see myself I always have to laugh. Not because I think Im doing a horr
"When I look up at the screen and see myself I always have to laugh. Not because I think I'm doing a horrible job, quite the contrary, I just feel it's so surreal to feel like one person can entertain so many at one time"
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Small: My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. Im 31-years-old, and I dont want to sleep on a sleep
"My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. I'm 31-years-old, and I don't want to sleep on a sleeping bag down in the basement. It's humiliating"
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Small: I feel like fame is wasted on me
"I feel like fame is wasted on me"
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Small: Theres something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches
"There's something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches"
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Small: Im not the type of guy who enjoys one-night stands. It leaves me feeling very empty and cynical. Its no
"I'm not the type of guy who enjoys one-night stands. It leaves me feeling very empty and cynical. It's not even fun sexually. I need to feel something for the woman and entertain the vain hope that it may lead to a relationship"
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Small: I hate the whole reluctant sex-symbol thing. Its such bull. You see these dudes greased up, in their un
"I hate the whole reluctant sex-symbol thing. It's such bull. You see these dudes greased up, in their underwear, talking about how they don't want to be a sex symbol"
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Small: God help me if I ever do another movie with an explosion in it. If you see me in a movie where stuff is
"God help me if I ever do another movie with an explosion in it. If you see me in a movie where stuff is exploding you'll know I've lost all my money"
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Small: All I do, really, is go to work and try to be professional, be on time and be prepared
"All I do, really, is go to work and try to be professional, be on time and be prepared"
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Small: Well Ive never used that phrase before, but yes she is bootylicious
"Well I've never used that phrase before, but yes she is bootylicious"
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Small: There is nothing worse that a thirteen-year-old boy. Youre embarrassed by your parents, and youre tryin
"There is nothing worse that a thirteen-year-old boy. You're embarrassed by your parents, and you're trying to find your independance because, deep inside, you are so dependent on your mom"
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Small: Sure, I suffered a lot. But its not like the end of the world and its not who I am. I lead quite a plea
"Sure, I suffered a lot. But it's not like the end of the world and it's not who I am. I lead quite a pleasant life and I'm able to divorce a perceived reality from my actual experience of life"
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Small: Marriage hasnt been my thing. But gay people, knock yourselves out!
"Marriage hasn't been my thing. But gay people, knock yourselves out!"
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Small: Im much more interested in what an actor has to say about something substantial and important than who
"I'm much more interested in what an actor has to say about something substantial and important than who they're dating or what clothes they're wearing or some other asinine, insignificant aspect of their life"
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