Their relationship was extensively publicized,[344] with tabloids referring to the couple as Bennifer, the first celebrity portmanteau of its kind. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were married from 2005 to 2018. Ben Affleck was born Benjamin Geza Affleck on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. [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 (Theatre Stage Manager, Director, Writer and Actor) [130] In 2010, Affleck starred in The Company Men as a mid-level sales executive who is made redundant during the financial crisis of 20072008. [30][71] Frankenheimer, directing his last feature film, described Affleck as having "a very winning, likable quality about him. Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, to parents Chris Anne and Timothy Byers. [213][214][215], After travelling in the region between 2007 and early 2010, Affleck and Whitney Williams co-founded the nonprofit organization Eastern Congo Initiative in 2010. California in 1972 (August 15). in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m . According to both Ben and the man who got him to speak about his divorce, Howard . His father worked in a variety of jobs before becoming a photographer. Timothy Byers Affleck was born 21 March 1950 to Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) and Nancy Byers (1924-1969) . [161] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wondered why Affleck, "looking appropriately dead-eyed and miserable," committed himself to the film. "[201] Kevin Maher of The Times said he played the role with "extraordinary subtly and depth": "He dominates his every scene, with deftly delivered quips, comedy reaction shots or sheer hang-dog charisma alone. [120] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised the film's "sensitivity to real struggle",[121] while Stephen Farber of The Hollywood Reporter described it as "thoughtful, deeply poignant, [and] splendidly executed". Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. [241] Affleck appeared in CinemAbility (2013), a documentary film which explores Hollywood's portrayals of people with disabilities. I've been doing this for a long time and he's really one of the nicest. [50] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly described it as a "wholesome and quick-witted" performance. 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[61] The film, where he starred opposite Bruce Willis as a blue-collar driller tasked by NASA with stopping an asteroid from colliding with Earth, was a box office success. [312] OpenSecrets reported that he raised $149,028. Height Comparisons. Published Dec 18, 2021. Ben helped his mother during the harrowing incident, proving he is a dedicated son, much like he did when he publicly thanked Chris when he and Mattwon the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay forGood Will Huntingin 1998. Hair Colour: Dark Brown: Casey Affleck's Family. He has two children, Ben (50, American Actor) and Casey (47, Actor) . Although they first broke up in January 1999, months later, Paltrow persuaded Affleck to co-star with her in Bounce (2000) and they soon resumed their relationship. His body weighs 70kg. [134][135] A.O. [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. [7], Affleck supported Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential election campaign. As they split up, later on Ben was taken to Massachusetts . Talk about a cool mom! I did meet Jennifer when they first dated, Timothy told the outlet. Height (approx.) Ben Affleck Height Weight Body Statistics. Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, and his date of birth is August 15, 1972. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer convinced him that Affleck would be a star,[30] but he was required to lose weight, become tanned, and get his teeth capped before filming began. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes. At present (2023), Ben Affleck's age is 50 years. [71][104] In his last film role of 2003, Affleck starred as a reverse engineer in the sci-fi thriller Paycheck (2003). Chris fell off a dock on the sprawling estate property, injured her leg, and was taken to the Liberty County Medical Center to treat her injuries around 12:30 p.m., according to theDaily Mail. When asked whether his son had been pining for Lopez since the two called off their engagement nearly 20 years ago, he replied, Ive never heard of all that nonsense.. Ben Affleck was born Benjamin Geza Affleck on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. He has all the looks of a charming prince, but he unleashes vengeful violence on his enemies when he gets into character. Timothy was an aspiring . "[66], Affleck and Damon had an on-screen reunion in Kevin Smith's religious satire Dogma (after having appeared in Smith's previous films, Mallrats and Chasing Amy), which premiered at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. [105] Manohla Dargis of the Los Angeles Times found it "almost unfair" to critique Affleck, given that he "had such a rough year". "[409] Affleck gradually began to drink "more and more" and, eventually, was drinking until he "passed out" on a nightly basis. "[152] Justin Chang of Variety found Affleck "perfectly cast": "It's a tricky turn, requiring a measure of careful underplaying and emotional aloofness, and he nails it completely. Theyre not perfect. [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. Ben Affleck's body measurements are speculated to be 44-36-17 inches, including his chest 44 inches, waist 36 inches, and arms or biceps 17 inches. [28] David Wheeler, a family friend, later remembered Affleck as a "very bright and intensely curious" child. "[36] He remains the youngest writer (at age 25) ever to win an Oscar for screenwriting. [305] In the week of the presidential election, he appeared on Saturday Night Live to jokingly endorse Senator John McCain. Between 20102012, the category also included Worst Screen Ensemble. Ben was born on August 15, 1972, in California to a social worker, actor's father Timothy Byers Affleck and the mother of teachers, Christine Anne Affleck. He is 46 Years old. Theres a lot I admire about her, shes quite a special woman. Ben is 6'4 (193 cm) tall. I was embarrassed. Chris was also one of the original freedom riders, as she went into the South back in the 1960s and fought in the civil rights movement. I support her. [404][405], There is a history of addiction and mental illness in Affleck's family. His little brother, Casey Affleck, who has become an accomplished actor himself, was born 3 years after Ben. Father- Timothy Byers Affleck (auto mechanic, a carpenter, a bookie, an electrician, a bartender, and a janitor at Harvard University) Mother- Christopher Anne "Chris" (elementary school teacher) Brother- Ben Affleck Early life and education. Timothy Byers Affleck. [407][410] His aunt was a heroin addict. [300], Affleck campaigned for President Barack Obama. "[342][360] In subsequent years, he pushed back against the "curious notion" that he should view the relationship as a mistake, and reflected on the prevailing tabloid culture at the time "where it's about one person and everybody focuses on them. Ben Affleck turned 50 years old in 2022. He looks as if he has never missed a party or a night's sleep. Ben Affleck Height. Ben's mother was a schoolteacher. [393], Affleck's first major relationship was with short-film director Cheyenne Rothman, whom he started dating in high school and was with for seven years. [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. [16], During Affleck's childhood, his father had a self-described "severe, chronic problem with alcoholism",[17] and Affleck has recalled him drinking "all day every day". [7][38] He spent a few months studying Spanish at the University of Vermont, chosen because of its proximity to his then-girlfriend,[13] but he left after fracturing his hip while playing basketball. Height 6'4, Weight 216 lbs. And he is currently 47 years old. "[153] In 2015, Affleck and Damon's Project Greenlight was resurrected by HBO for one season. "[21], Much of Affleck's ancestry is English, Irish, Scottish and German. 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. He is also a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party. Ben Affleck has earned a decent amount of money from his career. "[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. Meanwhile, Damon and Affleck closed Pearl Street Films. His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. He also re-wrote the screenplay and starred in the film as a bank robber. Ben went to Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school and pursued Spanish at the University of . 1.93m). [319] In 2006, Affleck contributed to Cory Booker's Newark mayoral campaign,[320] and introduced Congressmen Joe Courtney and Chris Murphy at rallies in Connecticut. I saw my grandkids a few months back., Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Ben Affleck Bonds With Son Samuel, 10, At 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend: Watch, Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Hold Hands on Valentines Day Date After Getting Tattoos Together, Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Get Matching Tattoos To Prove Their Commitment To Each Other: Photos, The Mother: Release Date, Cast, & Everything Else About The Jennifer Lopez Movie, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? [54][60], Armageddon, released in 1998, established Affleck as a viable leading man for Hollywood studio films. His eye and hair color is moss green and dark brown. Don't miss a beat. [71][84] Robert Koehler of Variety described it as one of his "most thoroughly wrought" performances: "The journey into a moral fog compels him to play more inwardly and thoughtfully than he ever has before. [273], Affleck appeared at a press conference with New York Senator Chuck Schumer in 2002, in support of a proposed Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act. They first met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2000 but Jennifer was married to another actor at the time. The actor's father said he had "no idea" about the details of his son's rekindled romance. [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. There are important stories the media should be reporting like that, not this nonsense [about Jennifer].. He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way. [306] Affleck did not actively campaign for Obama's reelection in 2012, though he still supported him. [30] When Affleck was 13, he filmed a children's television program in Mexico. [231] During visits to Washington D.C., Affleck has testified before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights,[232] the House Armed Services Committee,[233] the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,[234] and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Projects. . He didnt go to college. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). [252] Affleck spoke at a Feeding America rally in Washington D.C. in 2009,[253] and filmed a public service announcement for the charity in 2010. Casey's height is 5 feet 8 inches and his weight is 74kgs. The rekindled couple hid their affection for each other since then, appearing on red carpet events together as each others date. He hails from Berkeley, California, where he was born and bred before relocating to Massachusetts. ", "On past flame Jennifer Lopez "She should have been nominated. Ben Afflecks first wife, Jennifer Garner, is on the taller side standing at 5 8 (1.73 m), which has her shorter than her former husband by a little over 6 inches. I just wish people would focus on the good work my son does in Congo the women he helps there, he continued. . Actor Ben Affleck's dad, Timothy Byers Affleck, doesn't think the actor was "pining" over Jennifer . [245] He filmed public service announcements for the organization in both 2009 and 2014. An American . He's game, though, and his slight dislocation works to the advantage of Reindeer Games. [62] Daphne Merkin of The New Yorker remarked: "Affleck demonstrates a sexy Paul Newmanish charm and is clearly bound for stardom. Ben Affleck Height is 6 ft 3 in or 192 cm and Weight 98 Kg or 216 Pounds. Most recently, Chris was alongside Ben when she wasrushed to the hospital and received stitches one day before Ben and Jennifer Lopezs Georgia wedding. [54] He asked Affleck to act out the scenes with him in front of the class and, when Damon later moved into Affleck's Los Angeles apartment, they began working on the script in earnest. His mother, Christopher Ann (nee Boldt) was a school teacher and father, Timothy Byers Affleck was as an aspiring actor who used to perform in one of the Boston theatres. Affleck received tuition of card game Poker from Amir Vahedi and Annie Duke in the early 2000s. [239] Kindregan appeared as an extra in Argo (2012). [330] In 2020, he spoke at a virtual rally in support of Whitney Williams, a candidate in the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election. [87] Their next production company LivePlanet, co-founded in 2000 with Sean Bailey and Chris Moore, sought to integrate the Internet into mainstream television and film production. They were just doing their best. "[85], Affleck became more involved with television and film production in the early 2000s. [246][247] He has also volunteered on behalf of Operation Gratitude. [56] Following a lengthy dispute with Castle Rock about a suitable director, Affleck and Damon persuaded Miramax to purchase the screenplay. They will continue to travel back and forth between Los Angeles and Miami, an unnamed source told People. For the first time he came into sight in movies in 1981 at the age of seven ina local independent film called, His huge success as a child actor was as the star of the PBS childrens series, Affleck gained popularity when he and his childhood friend Matt Damon won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for, Affleck received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in, Ben is also a director, he directed the film, Affleck portrayed the superhero Batman in, Baseball is one of the favourite sports of Ben, he is a huge fan of baseball club. They met on the set of Gigli which the two stars headlined. "[10] He worked sporadically as a carpenter,[11] auto mechanic,[4] bookie,[12] electrician,[13] bartender,[14] and janitor at Harvard. Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2002, 2004 and 2005. . Scott of The New York Times felt Affleck had "traced over" Alec Baldwin's performance in Glengarry Glen Ross,[74] while Peter Rainer of New York Magazine said he "does a series of riffs on Baldwin's aria, and each one is funnier and crueler than the next". The two have recently been spotted out and about in Montana and Miami, fueling speculation that Bennifer is indeed back on and stronger than ever. [49] He then played a bully in filmmaker Kevin Smith's comedy Mallrats (1995) and became friends with Smith during the filming. With Christopher Ann Boldt (Parents : William O'Brien Boldt & Elizabeth N. Roberts 1921-2003) with. [289] He appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in 2007. best american gifts to take overseas,