21 March 1950 In the ensemble romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You, the chemistry between Affleck and Jennifer Aniston was praised. [29] The brothers auditioned for roles in local commercials and film productions because of their mother's friendship with a Cambridge-area casting director,[14] and Affleck first acted professionally at the age of seven. [412] He received residential treatment for addiction in 2001 and maintained his sobriety for a "couple of years" afterward. The film was almost uniformly panned,[101][102] with Manohla Dargis of the Los Angeles Times remarking that "Affleck doesn't have the chops or the charm to maneuver around (or past) bad material. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, with childhood friend, actor Matt Damon. Timothy was an alcoholic and very difficult. [58] Jay Carr of The Boston Globe wrote that Affleck brought "a beautifully nuanced tenderness" to his role as the working-class friend of Damon's mathematical prodigy character. Also, he is the nephew of Ben Affleck and his wife, Jennifer Lopez. Timothy Byers Affleck was born 21 March 1950 to Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) and Nancy Byers (1924-1969) . She is reportedly a graduate of Harvard University. 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. After a career downturn, Affleck made a comeback by portraying George Reeves in the biopic Hollywoodland (2006), winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. by Anonymous: reply 38: January 31, 2022 12:21 AM: . He married Christopher Anne Boldt . [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. [25] In 2012, he supported the Draw the Line campaign, describing reproductive rights as "fundamental". His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an aspiring playwright who was "mostly unemployed." He worked sporadically as a carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, bartender, and janitor at Harvard. [12] Affleck has described this period of his life as "dreamlike": "It was like one of those scenes in an old movie when a newspaper comes spinning out of the black on to the screen. Good Will Hunting had not yet been released during the casting process and, after Affleck's screen test, director Michael Bay dismissed him as "a geek". Edit Facts. [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. [239] Kindregan appeared as an extra in Argo (2012). [409] Before dating Affleck, when Jennifer Garner was filming 13 Going on 30 (2004), "her director, Gary Winick, suggested she get involved with Al-Anon, a group for people living with addicts." [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. 15 1972, , , ) , . . He directs the hell out of it, nailing the quickening pace, the wayward humor, the nerve-frying suspense. Timothy Byers Affleck from . Timothy, a retired social worker and writer, shares Ben and his younger brother Casey, 45, with his ex-wife Chris. Affleck had begun to worry that he would be relegated to a career of "throwing people into their lockers",[41] but Smith wrote him a lead role in the romantic comedy Chasing Amy (1997). Benjamin Ben Geza Affleck-Boldt; . Affleck was born in Berkeley, California on August 15, 1972, to parents Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt. [18] His father was "very difficult" ,[19] and Affleck felt a sense of "relief" at the age of 11 when his parents divorced,[20][21] and his father exited the family home. [93] The show was cancelled by ABC after seven episodes due to low ratings. He's terrific. Ben Affleck Height -1.92 m, Weight -98 kg, Measurements -44" chest, 17" biceps, 36" waist, shoe size, batman, gf . Timothy Byers Affleck, Christine Anne Boldt Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975), is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. In new . [33][34] He became close friends with fellow student Matt Damon, whom he had known since the age of eight. 1.93m) height provides him a sports body, making him a very appealing superstar in Hollywood. "[180] Later in 2019, Affleck made a cameo appearance in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, having had little contact with Kevin Smith since the making of Clerks II in 2006. For the latter, Affleck won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Picture. This is not a casual relationship. [424], Affleck won the 2004 California State Poker Championship, taking home the first prize of $356,400 and qualifying for the 2004 World Poker Tour final tournament. His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which he also co-wrote, was well received. His father is Timothy Byers Affleck, a social worker, and his mother is Christopher Anne Boldt, a school teacher. "[438] An internal investigation by PBS concluded that Affleck had exerted "improper influence" over the editorial process and that the producers of the show, including Gates, had violated PBS standards by improperly withholding information. [164] David Sims of The Atlantic described it as "a fascinating mess of a movie" and criticized Affleck's "stiff, uncomfortable" performance. [79] However, Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote "the blandly handsome Affleck couldn't convince that he'd ever so much as been turned down for a date, much less lost the love of his life to his best friend". [425] He was one of many celebrities, along with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, who took part in Molly Bloom's high-stakes poker games in the mid-2000s. 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Casey Affleck and Ben Affleck Parents and Family: Meet Chris Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck Benjamin Gza "Ben" Affleck-Boldt was born in Berkeley, California, on August 15, 1972. [397] In 2015, Paltrow said they were friends. Timothy Byers Affleck [407][410] His aunt was a heroin addict. Who Is Ben Affleck's Father Timothy Byers Affleck? [28] David Wheeler, a family friend, later remembered Affleck as a "very bright and intensely curious" child. [7] He decided to direct the crime drama The Town (2010), an adaptation of Chuck Hogan's novel Prince of Thieves. Also Read: Timothy Byers Affleck: Everything About Ben Affleck's Father. [259][260] He has volunteered at and donated to the charity. Also, Casey is the son of Christine Anne Boldt and Timothy Byres Affleck. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. Ben Affleck is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. [7] In 2015, Affleck began attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles with his family. Henry II of England (1133-1189)/s, William I of England (1027-1087)/s. Earlier this week, they were photographed holding hands while grabbing dinner with friends in Los Angeles. In addition, Affleck will be exclusive to Artists Equity as a filmmaker. [122], While Affleck intended to "keep a primary emphasis on directing" going forward in his career,[123] he acted in three films in 2009. Part of being an adult is learning that your parents are just people. They became friends on the set of Gigli in December 2001,[342] having previously encountered each other at industry parties. Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to parents Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. [316] In 2013, he hosted a fundraiser for Cory Booker,[325] and made donations to the Senate campaigns of both Booker and Alison Lundergan Grimes. [12], Affleck's first starring film role was as an aimless art student in the college drama Glory Daze (1995), with Stephen Holden of The New York Times remarking that his "affably mopey performance finds just the right balance between obnoxious and sad sack". The actor's shark-like grin, cocky petulance and bullying frat-boy swagger befit his character. [349] They called off the engagement in January 2004. When asked whether his son had been "pining" for Lopez since the two called off their engagement nearly 20 years ago, he replied, "I've never heard of all that nonsense." [190] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cinemas closed in the second week of the movie's release and Warner Bros. made it available to view-on-demand earlier than scheduled. [287][291][336] In 2005, The Washington Post reported that Virginia Democrats were trying to persuade Affleck to run as a Senate candidate. I never said to him, 'I was just raped.' [171] The film drew mixed opinions from critics; Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Affleck "looks like he'd rather be almost anywhere else but here. His mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher. And his relationship with his father impacted his life in a very negative way while he was growing up. "[446] She said she met Affleck after being sexually assaulted by Weinstein during the Sundance Film Festival in 1997 and told him, while crying, that she had "just come from Harvey's and he said, 'Goddamnit, I told him to stop doing that. "[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. [50] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly described it as a "wholesome and quick-witted" performance. He is the son of Chris Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. This would prove helpful later on, as she supported Affleck's struggles with alcoholism during their marriage and after they separated. "[140] A major critical and commercial success,[141] Argo won the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Picture. [261][262] He has also volunteered at Atlanta Mission. There are important stories the media should be reporting like that, not this nonsense [about Jennifer].. Affleck cowrote the screenplay, based on the book by Dennis Lehane, with childhood friend Aaron Stockard, having first mentioned his intention to adapt the story in 2003. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. [7][8] His father, Timothy Byers Affleck,[9] was an aspiring playwright[9] who was "mostly unemployed. "[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. It gives me kind of a sagging feeling to see a biological relationship to that. Faith has served me well in recovery as an alcoholic. [274] In 2003, he criticized the "questionable and aggressive" use of the Patriot Act and the resulting "encroachments on civil liberties". Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) He is the son of his parents, Christopher Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck. [343] They began a romantic relationship in July 2002 when Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd. [36] At 18, Affleck moved to Los Angeles,[30] studying Middle Eastern affairs at Occidental College for a year and a half. Project Greenlight was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in 2002, 2004 and 2005. "[77], Affleck reunited with director Michael Bay for the critically derided war drama Pearl Harbor (2001). "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [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. Scott of The New York Times praised his "skill and self-confidence as a serious director,"[136] while Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times noted: "Affleck has the stuff of a real director. [194] He played Peter II, Count of Alenon, a hedonistic aristocrat in Ridley Scott's medieval drama The Last Duel; he also co-wrote the movie's screenplay with Damon and Nicole Holofcener. [211][212] The first film for Artists Equity will be Affleck's fifth directorial project, Air, about Nike's signing of Michael Jordan, starring Damon, with Affleck playing the supporting role of Phil Knight. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. [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. [54][55] They sold the screenplay to Castle Rock in 1994 when Affleck was 22 years old. "[448] In a 2019 interview, Affleck said: "I don't really want to get into other people's individual stories because I feel like those are their stories and they're entitled to tell as much or as little of those as they want. [272] He appeared alongside his gay cousin in a 2005 Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays print advertising campaign. [330] In 2020, he spoke at a virtual rally in support of Whitney Williams, a candidate in the 2020 Montana gubernatorial election. [166] The superhero film Justice League, in which Affleck returned as Batman, was released in 2017. Meanwhile, Damon and Affleck closed Pearl Street Films. I just liked him. [267] He spoke at a 2007 press conference at Boston's City Hall in support of SEIU's unionization efforts for the city's low-paid hospital workers. The 77-year-old, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, said the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented him from seeing his children, suggesting that's why he might be out of the loop. [315], In 2002, Affleck donated to Dick Gephardt's Congressional campaign,[316] and appeared in campaign literature for former classmate Marjorie Decker, running as a city councillor in Massachusetts. He first gained recognition as a writer when he won the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting (1997), which he co-wrote with Matt Damon;[450] Affleck remains the youngest person ever to win a Best Original Screenplay Oscar, at 25 years old. [269], Affleck is pro-choice. Timothy Byers Affleck (1943 - Unknown) How do we create a person's profile? [345] They appeared together in the music video for her song "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl. [432] In 2008, he listed the Gospel of Matthew as one of the books that made a difference in his life,[433] and in 2012, he described himself as agnostic. While Affleck had been a tabloid figure for much of his career,[29] he was the subject of increased media attention in 2003 because of his relationship with Jennifer Lopez. They have two daughters, Violet and Seraphina, and a son . [308] Affleck pointed to the First Lady's work with children, women and "working families". [337] His publicist dismissed the rumor. His parents are Timothy Affleck and Christine Boldt. He is the son of famous American actor Casey Affleck, the oldest Affleck brother, and his former wife, Summer Phoenix. The Netflix movie, filmed in mid-2018, received negative reviews from critics,[183][184] with Tomris Laffly of Variety describing Affleck's performance as "oddly removed". [71][104] In his last film role of 2003, Affleck starred as a reverse engineer in the sci-fi thriller Paycheck (2003). The article noted that, unlike film critics and tabloid journalists, "few industry professionals seem to be gloating over Affleck's travails". ", "On past flame Jennifer Lopez "She should have been nominated. [15] He later narrated a documentary, Occupation (2002), about a sit-in organized by the Harvard Living Wage Campaign. [62] Daphne Merkin of The New Yorker remarked: "Affleck demonstrates a sexy Paul Newmanish charm and is clearly bound for stardom. But, you know, there it is, part of our history We tend to separate ourselves from these things by going like, 'It's just dry history, and it's all over now'. He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way. Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne Boldt, had already been at his residence, where she reportedly injured herself. Timothy Byers Affleck : gnalogie par Tim DOWLING (tdowling) - Geneanet Timothy Byers Affleck Imprimer son arbre Parents Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck 1918-2002 Nancy Louise Byers 1924-1969 Union (s), enfant (s) et petits-enfants Avec Christopher Ann Boldt (Parents : William O'Brien Boldt & Elizabeth N. Roberts 1921-2003) dont She's the real thing. I think that's been a major factor in Ben's drinking. Elvis Mitchell of The New York Times said Affleck was "lost" in the role: "A big man, Mr. Affleck is shriveled by the one-dimensional role [Only his scenes with Jon Favreau have] a playful side that allows Mr. Affleck to show his generosity as an actor. [375] Affleck and Garner have three children together: daughters Violet Anne (born December 2005)[376] and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth (born January 2009),[377] and son Samuel Garner (born February 2012). [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. He has a younger brother named, Casey Affleck who is also an actor. [289] He appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in 2007. I want to have wine at dinner.' It's one of the most fundamental tenets of liberal thought. "[449] In 2020, McGowan clarified her comments: "It's not like I'm raging at Ben Affleck. [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. Benjamin Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California in an Irish-Scottish family. [31][32], As a Cambridge Rindge and Latin high school student, Affleck acted in theater productions and was inspired by drama teacher Gerry Speca. [317] He made donations to the presidential campaigns of both Dennis Kucinich and Wesley Clark in 2003. Early Life But does this mean that Ben actually learned to hate him? [426] In 2014, Affleck was asked to refrain from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, after a series of wins aroused suspicion that he was counting cards, which is a legal gambling strategy, though frowned upon by casinos. Mother and son have always been close: Chris, a schoolteacher and Solo Mom, brought up Ben and his brother Casey after she and the boys' father, Timothy Byers Affleck, divorced. [241] Affleck appeared in CinemAbility (2013), a documentary film which explores Hollywood's portrayals of people with disabilities. Timothy attributes his own "severe" alcoholism to Ben's issues - and is pleased he continues to take his recovery seriously after relapsing last . "[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. A man who was deep into his alcohol addiction and barely present in his life when he was a kid. Actress Hilarie Burton stated that, during an on-air appearance on TRL Uncensored in 2003, Affleck "wraps his arm around me, and comes over and tweaks my left boob". I've been doing this for a long time and he's really one of the nicest. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly remarked that Affleck "has the fast-break charm you want in a screwball hero,"[68] while Joe Leydon of Variety praised "his winning ability to play against his good looks in a self-effacing comic turn". [409] His paternal uncle was an addict who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. [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. The biggest problem Affleck will have is that Power of the Dog is the frontrunner for best picture, actor, and director and that means nearly 100% of the academy will watch it. He ventured into directing in 2007, with the thriller Gone Baby Gone (2007), which starred his brother, Casey Affleck, and was well received. They began dating in August 2004,[372] having established a friendship on the sets of Pearl Harbor (2001) and Daredevil (2003). When asked whether his son had been "pining" for Lopez since the two called off their engagement nearly 20 years ago, he replied, "I've never heard of all that nonsense." Parents Mother: Nancy Louise Byers Father: Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Jr. Children He has two children, Ben (50, American Actor) and Casey (47, Actor) . He is the eldest in his family and has one younger brother. Timothy Affleck, the father of Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, is sounding off in a rare interview, revealing that he believes that fame has taken a major "toll" on both of his famous sons. Timothy Affleck, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, noted that he hasnt seen my kids in so long due to COVID-19 and their busy work schedules. "[103] Yet Affleck has repeatedly defended director Martin Brest since the film's release, describing him as "one of the really great directors". "[41] He first appeared, at the age of seven, in an independent film, The Dark End of the Street (1981), directed by a family friend, Jan Egleson. Naming laws in California do not allow special letters with accents (). [89] Push, Nevada (2002), created, written and produced by Affleck and Bailey,[90] was an ABC mystery drama series that placed a viewer-participation game within the frame of the show. Born in Berkeley, CA, Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher, while his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an aspiring playwright who held down a number of odd jobs over the years, including carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, bartender, and most importantly, janitor at Harvard. The presence of his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, at the wedding ceremony is . [203][204], In 2022, Affleck and Ana de Armas starred in Adrian Lyne's thriller Deep Water, an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel. He was grown up in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stephen Holden of The New York Times felt he was miscast in a role previously played by both Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin: "Although Mr. Affleck can be appealing when playing earnest young men groping toward maturity, he simply lacks the gravitas for the role. [363][364] He said neither of them "anticipated" the degree of attention they would receive: "I think Jen and I made a mistake in that we fell in love, we were excited and maybe too accessible. [441], During the Me Too movement in 2017, Affleck was accused by two women of inappropriate behavior. [312] OpenSecrets reported that he raised $149,028. However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. Mother: "[149], He then pushed back production on his own directorial project to star as a husband accused of murder in David Fincher's psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014). [34], After high school, Affleck moved briefly to New York in search of acting work. Visit our Writing Guide or this topic page for additional help. Born in Berkeley, CA on August 15, 1972, Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher, while his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an . His parents divorced when he was 11. 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Birth: [339] Affleck denied the rumor,[340] and joked that he "also won't be throwing my hat in the ring to run the U.N."[341], Affleck first dated Jennifer Lopez from 2002 to 2004. Ben Affleck's towering 6-feet-4-inch (approx. [49] He then played a bully in filmmaker Kevin Smith's comedy Mallrats (1995) and became friends with Smith during the filming. [403] Affleck dated Cuban actress Ana de Armas, whom he met on the set of Deep Water in the fall of 2019, from early 2020 to early 2021. Timothy Byers Affleck Boldt Age Byers Affleck is in his seventies. "[53], The success of 1997's Good Will Hunting, which Affleck co-wrote and acted in, marked a turning point in his career. I believe Rose. Scott of The New York Times felt Affleck and Kate Beckinsale "do what they can with their lines, and glow with the satiny shine of real movie stars". He learned to speak Spanish during a year spent travelling around the country with his mother and brother. "[197] Brian Truitt of USA Today said he "steals the movie": "He seems to have written the most entertaining character in the movie for himself, but we'll allow it. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Affleck was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award. Early Life and Education. Actor Ben Affleck's dad, Timothy Byers Affleck, doesn't think the actor was "pining" over Jennifer Lopez before their romantic reunion but admitted he had "no idea" about the pair rekindling. 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