Ben Affleck
American film actor, director and screenwriter (born 1972)
1972 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American film actor, director and screenwriter (born 1972)
Born
August 15, 1972
Age
~54 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, television producer
United StatesBorn in Berkeley
1972
Born in Berkeley (1972-08-15)
1998
AwardAcademy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1998
AwardActor Awards
1998
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
2006
AwardVolpi Cup for Best Actor
2013
AwardAcademy Award for Best Picture
About
Benjamin Géza Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984–1988). He later appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and several Kevin Smith comedies, including Chasing Amy (1997).
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Who is Ben Affleck?+
Benjamin Géza Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984–1988). He later appeared in the independent co
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Affleck born?+
Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — August 15, 1972
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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