Who Is Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck Biography

Ben Affleck is an American actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter. He was born in Berkeley, California in 1972. Affleck began his acting career in the early 1990s with appearances in television shows and films such as "Dazed and Confused" and "Mallrats." He gained recognition for his role in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting," which he also co-wrote with his friend Matt Damon. The film earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He went on to star in various successful films such as "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor," "The Sum of All Fears," and "Gone Baby Gone."
In addition to acting, Affleck has directed, co-written and produced several films, including "Gone Baby Gone," "The Town," "Argo" and "Live by Night." His film "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013. He also played the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the DC Extended Universe, starting with "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) and "Justice League" (2017).

Ben Affleck Fast Facts

Ben Affleck is an American actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Some facts about him include:
* He was born in Berkeley, California in 1972.
* He began his acting career in the 1990s, appearing in films such as "Dazed and Confused" and "Chasing Amy."
* He achieved widespread fame and critical acclaim for his performances in films such as "Good Will Hunting" (1997) for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay along with co-writer Matt Damon, "Shakespeare in Love" (1998) and "Argo" (2012) which he directed and starred in, and won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
* He has also appeared in a number of blockbuster movies, such as the "Pearl Harbor" (2001) and "Daredevil" (2003)
* He has also worked behind the scenes as a filmmaker, directing and producing several films, including "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) and "The Town" (2010)
* He has been actively involved in various charitable organizations, particularly those that support education and the arts.
* He has also been a spokesperson and advocate for the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit organization that supports economic and social development in the war-torn region.
* Affleck has been recognized for his work and has received several awards and nominations, including Academy Awards, Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA.

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Ben Affleck Top Quotes

"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."

"Narcissism is the part of my personality that I am the least proud of, and I certainly don't like to see it highlighted in everybody else I meet." (Meaning)

"There's something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches."

"I've learned to think, I may succeed or fail, but I'm going to do so on the merit of my own instincts."

"Anxiety is a kind of fuel that activates the fight-or-flight part of the brain in me. It makes sure that a velociraptor isn't around the corner and that you do as much as you possibly can to survive. Because Hollywood has a lot in common with 'Jurassic Park' and its primeval-dinosaur universe."

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