About Family His mother is Nancy Louise Byers and his father is Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Jr. . [15] He later narrated a documentary, Occupation (2002), about a sit-in organized by the Harvard Living Wage Campaign. ", "Ben Affleck Knows His Way Around the 'Town', "Profiles of Ex-Couple Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez", "Watch: Ben Affleck's Directorial Debut 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife, ung er On A eathook & ow I Have A Three-Picture Deal With Disney' [Short Film]", "Independent Films Have Their Sundance Night", "Good Will Hunting: Logarithms and Biorhythms Test a Young Janitor", "What Makes a Great Script? Birth: Holden noted in The New York Times that the film "found a clever way to use Ben Affleck's disagreeable qualities. [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. The show was temporarily postponed, resuming after a fact-checker and an "independent genealogist" were added to the show's staff. I kind of chanced into something. [431] As infants, each of his three children were baptized as members of the United Methodist Church. [270] Affleck was a longtime supporter of legalizing gay marriage, saying in 2004 that he hoped to look back on the marriage debate "with some degree of embarrassment for how antiquated it was". [318] In 2005, he donated to the campaign fund of Deval Patrick, a candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. Ben Affleck's father's name is Timothy Byers Affleck who is a carpenter, auto mechanic, bookie, electrician, and bartender by profession. [11] The two friends moved back to Boston for a year before the film finally went into production, directed by Gus Van Sant, and co-starring Damon, Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Robin Williams. [400] Shookus served as the head of Saturday Night Live's talent department at the time,[401][402] a show which Affleck has hosted five times since 2000. Patents Save to List Loading. [367] They were married in a Las Vegas ceremony on July 16, 2022,[368][369] with Affleck becoming stepfather to Lopez's twins. Ben's dad, a retired social worker, split from his mom Chris, a former school teacher, when he was just 11, but remains close to the family - including their youngest son, actor Casey Affleck, 44. [259][260] He has volunteered at and donated to the charity. 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. [160] Peter Debruge of Variety felt Affleck's "boy-next-door" demeanor "so normal and non-actorly that most of his performances feel like watching one of your buddies up on screen" was "a terrific fit" for the role. He is the son of Chris Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. Affleck was conceived in Berkeley, California on August 15, 1972, to guardians Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt. Henry Woodward is in the 12th generation of the family tree for Timothy Byers Affleck (Ahnentafel #2306). He is now 49 years old. [413][414] In subsequent years, he refused to discuss his alcoholism in detail[7] and later described it as a period where he "drank relatively normally". Benjamin Gza Affleck[b] (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. [146] Affleck's performance as a poker boss was considered a highlight of the poorly reviewed thriller Runner Runner (2013). 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". [370][371], Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. "[407] He follows a twelve-step program. [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. Timothy Byers Affleck Birth 7 Aug 1943 - Detroit, Michigan Death null - null Mother Nancy Louise Byers Father Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Show more Quick access Family tree Records 252 Photos 66 New search Timothy Byers Affleck family tree Family tree Explore more family trees Parents Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck 1918 - 2002 Nancy Louise Byers Timothy Byers Affleck Edit Research Request Save to List Click to write a description of Timothy Byers Affleck Overview Structured Data Issues Contributors Activity Help us improve this page by adding information. [428][429], Affleck came from Protestant ancestors,[430][7] but his family was not religious. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. [246][247] He has also volunteered on behalf of Operation Gratitude. [2][3] His family moved to Massachusetts when he was three,[4] living in Falmouth, where his brother Casey was born, before settling in Cambridge. He then directed, co-wrote, and starred in The Town (2010), which was named to the National Board of Review Top Ten Films of the year. [422][423] According to Affleck, he has managed to stay healthy and sober since early 2020. [216][217] ECI acts as a grant maker for Congolese-led, community-based charities. The actor's shark-like grin, cocky petulance and bullying frat-boy swagger befit his character. He is the son of famous American actor Casey Affleck, the oldest Affleck brother, and his former wife, Summer Phoenix. [208][209] In addition, he will star in the action thriller Hypnotic produced by Robert Rodriguez, in which he plays a detective. [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. Affleck was born in Berkeley, California on August 15, 1972, to parents Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt. [69] Affleck then appeared opposite Courtney Love in the little-seen ensemble comedy 200 Cigarettes (1999). "[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. He has his only sibling, Casey Affleck. She never told me nor did I ever infer that she was attacked by anyone. "[288], Affleck appeared alongside then-Senator Barack Obama at a 2006 rally in support of Proposition 87, which sought to reduce petroleum consumption in favor of alternative energy. [331] In 2019, Affleck donated to the presidential campaigns funds of both Cory Booker and Kamala Harris,[332][333] and hosted a fundraiser for Booker. 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". [185], Affleck's starring role as a recovering alcoholic in the sports drama The Way Back (2020) was widely praised. Affleck's mother, Christine Anne "Chris" Affleck, was a school district employee and teacher. [242], As part of USO-sponsored tours, Affleck visited marines stationed in the Persian Gulf in 2003,[243] and troops at Germany's Ramstein Air Base in 2017. I just wish people would focus on the good work my son does in Congo the women he helps there, he continued. He later appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films. Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). Meanwhile, his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, did odd jobs as a carpenter, janitor, mechanic, and other such trades. [188] Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair said it was hard to avoid the movie's "meta angle": "Affleck handles his self-conscious task with a generous humilitygiving a performance built not out of histrionics or big actor moments, but instead from the messy details of a man in a plateaued distress". It gives me kind of a sagging feeling to see a biological relationship to that. If you are able to, please join me in donating", "New D.C. Duo: Ben Affleck and Ted Kennedy", "Affleck Backs Efforts to Organize Boston Teaching Hospital Workers", "I'm joining Meryl Streep & Amy Poehler to put the gov't on notice: @ReproRights are fundamental", "Ben the 'Patriot' Can't Fathom 'Girlfriend' Attention", "The Sleuth Grande Finale of Inauguralpalooza: God, Gays and Gaza", "The Curious Friendship of Weiner and Affleck", "Ben Affleck Plays Himself at Convention", "Ben Affleck's Message On Taxes: Don't Give Me A Break", "Ben Affleck, Reese Witherspoon Debut Political Ads", "HBO: Real Time with Bill Maher: Ep 137: Synopsis", "Powell's Remarks Rebut the Idea of Muslims as Political Kryptonite", "Great to see leadership like this. "[127] He had a supporting role as a bartender in the little-seen comedy film Extract. Their children Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck stayed with their mother after Christopher and Timothy got divorced in 1984. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian remarked on Affleck's "self-deprecating charm" and wondered why he could not find better scripts. Besides, he is also a writer, Bartender, Janitor, Mechanic and Social Worker. [124][125] Affleck played a congressman in the political thriller State of Play. They were just doing their best. 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". This is not a casual relationship. Date of birth: August 15, 1972 Zodiac Sign: Leo [266] Affleck and Senator Ted Kennedy held a press conference on Capitol Hill in 2004, pushing for an increase in the minimum wage. 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. "[85], Affleck became more involved with television and film production in the early 2000s. 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. Ben has the appearance of a delightful nobleman, but when he starts getting into character, Affleck liberates vengeful conflict with his foes. [168] Snyder stepped down during filming due to the death of his daughter by suicide,[169] the replacement director Joss Whedon's treatment of actors was the subject of complaints,[170] and Affleck himself was struggling with addiction issues. His accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. In new . [62] Daphne Merkin of The New Yorker remarked: "Affleck demonstrates a sexy Paul Newmanish charm and is clearly bound for stardom. [195][196] Bilge Ebiri of New York Magazine was impressed by Affleck's "imperious" performance as the "wonderfully skeezy Pierre, a marvelously out-there creation who shouldn't work at all and yet becomes an engine of uneasy delights. By ethnicity, he is of mixed ethnicity and holds an American nationality. [274] In 2003, he criticized the "questionable and aggressive" use of the Patriot Act and the resulting "encroachments on civil liberties". [144] Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian enjoyed "a performance of dignity and sensitivity,"[145] while The New Yorker's Richard Brody described Affleck as "a solid and muscular performer" who "conveys a sense of thoughtful and willful individuality". When told that an ancestor had been a slave owner in Georgia, Affleck responded: "God. 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." Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck was born 7 February 1918 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States to Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck (1884-) and Frances Perkins (1887-) and died 14 January 2002 Ayer, Massachusetts, United States of unspecified causes. 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. Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Height, Job, Wife, Children, and more. [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. 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. However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. 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