"[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. [321] He donated to the 2008 Congressional campaign of Pennsylvania's Patrick Murphy,[322] and to the 2010 Senate campaign of Kirsten Gillibrand. Their children Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck stayed with their mother after Christopher and Timothy got divorced in 1984. She's the real thing. [111], Following a starring role in the little-seen Man About Town and a minor role in the crime drama Smokin' Aces,[112][113] Affleck began a career comeback with his acclaimed performance as Superman actor George Reeves in the noir biopic Hollywoodland. "[127] He had a supporting role as a bartender in the little-seen comedy film Extract. [205] He also made a cameo appearance in Smith's Clerks III. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting, with childhood friend, actor Matt Damon. [70], Interested in a directorial career, Affleck shadowed John Frankenheimer throughout pre-production of the action thriller Reindeer Games (2000). [7] In 2015, Affleck began attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles with his family. Father -Timothy Byers Affleck Mother -Christopher Anne Boldt: Siblings: Ben Affleck: School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: College: University of Columbia: . [275][279][280] In 2007, he filmed a public service announcement for Divided We Fail, a nonpartisan AARP campaign seeking affordable, quality healthcare for all Americans. Since practically everybody else has weighed in on the Bennifer 2.0 discourse except, of course, for the two stars who comprise the portmanteau someone asked the actors 78-year-old father, Timothy Affleck, about his sons rekindled romance. Sex: [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. Timothy was an alcoholic and very difficult. Affleck then starred in the psychological thriller Gone Girl (2014) and played the superhero Batman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). I kind of chanced into something. [15] In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. 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. [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. "[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. Casey Affleck, renamed as Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt, was born on August 12, 1975. [268] During the Writers' Strike in 2008, Affleck voiced support for the picketers. 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. Casey Affleck is also active in animal right activism, Political sector, social activism, and so on. 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. [408] His paternal grandmother, addicted to both alcohol and barbiturates, died by suicide at age 46. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt (born August 15, 1972), better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. [218] It offers training and resources to cooperatives of Congolese farmers while leveraging partnerships with companies including Theo Chocolate and Starbucks. [406][407] Two of his grandparents were alcoholics. Spouse / partner: [21] During the press junket for The Way Back in 2020, Affleck opened up about his addiction[420] but stressed that he felt "vulnerable" and did not intend to "go on talking about this issue forever", saying: "I think the value, if there is value in me talking about being a recovering alcoholic, is that that doesn't have to be who you are. [388] Garner also testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of the bill,[389] which later became law. "[137] Also in 2010, Affleck and Damon's production company, Pearl Street Films, signed a first-look producing deal at Warner Bros.[138], Affleck soon began work on his next directorial project, Argo (2012), for Warner Bros. [248][249], Affleck is a member of Feeding America's Entertainment Council. "[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. [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." [110] The Los Angeles Times published a piece on the downfall of Affleck's career in late 2004. [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. He is the eldest in his family and has one younger brother. He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way. [25] In 2012, he supported the Draw the Line campaign, describing reproductive rights as "fundamental". [54][60], Armageddon, released in 1998, established Affleck as a viable leading man for Hollywood studio films. Timothy Byers Affleck, Christine Anne Boldt Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975), is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. 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. "[10] He worked sporadically as a carpenter,[11] auto mechanic,[4] bookie,[12] electrician,[13] bartender,[14] and janitor at Harvard. [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. [439][440], In 2009, the New England Historic Genealogical Society discovered that Affleck is an 11th cousin of the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama. [93] The show was cancelled by ABC after seven episodes due to low ratings. [306] Affleck did not actively campaign for Obama's reelection in 2012, though he still supported him. He directs the hell out of it, nailing the quickening pace, the wayward humor, the nerve-frying suspense. 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 He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award. He also re-wrote the screenplay and starred in the film as a bank robber. Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California. [71] A.O. 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. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. 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. [69] Affleck then appeared opposite Courtney Love in the little-seen ensemble comedy 200 Cigarettes (1999). [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. His parents are Timothy Affleck and Christine Boldt. He married Christopher Anne Boldt . Ben Affleck was born on the 15th of August, 1972 under the name Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt in the Berkeley, California, U.S. 'It has taken a toll on both of my sons,' the 74-year-old told Grazia last week. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Ben Affleck is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. He also directed the latter two. [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. 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. [12][25] He and his brother, Casey, were surrounded by people who worked in the arts;[26] the boys regularly attended theater performances with their mother[27] and were encouraged to make their own home movies. [396] They separated again in October 2000. "[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). His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. [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. [30][71] Frankenheimer, directing his last feature film, described Affleck as having "a very winning, likable quality about him. Affleck's episode was removed from the show's online archive. Affleck responded on Twitter: "I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize. When told that an ancestor had been a slave owner in Georgia, Affleck responded: "God. When actor Ben Affleck accepted an Oscar for Good Will Hunting at the 1998 Academy Awards, he brought his mom, Chris Affleck, as his date. [411], Affleck's own drinking became a concern when he was fifteen. [392] He was charged with two counts of stalking, to which he pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. 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. [158] Affleck reprised his role as Batman later that year, making a brief cameo appearance in Suicide Squad (2016). "[449] In 2020, McGowan clarified her comments: "It's not like I'm raging at Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, and his date of birth is August 15, 1972. Parents Mother: Nancy Louise Byers Father: Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck Jr. Children He has two children, Ben (50, American Actor) and Casey (47, Actor) . "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [161] Stephen Holden of The New York Times wondered why Affleck, "looking appropriately dead-eyed and miserable," committed himself to the film. His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), which he also co-wrote, was well received. [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. Casey's brother is actor Ben Affleck, who was born in 1972. 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". 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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 just wish people would focus on the good work my son does in Congo the women he helps there, he continued. [154], Given Affleck's growing reputation as a filmmaker, his decision to star as Batman in the 2016 superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was regarded by Dave Itzkoff of The New York Times as "a somewhat bewildering choice". [159] He starred as an autistic accountant in the action thriller The Accountant (2016), which was an unexpected commercial success. "[202] For the role, Affleck was nominated for the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. ng c ca b ngoi ca Affleck, Heinrich Boldt, - c bit n vi vic . "[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. Andrew Barker of Variety found him "a winningly cranky, charismatic presence,"[157] while Brian Truitt of USA Today enjoyed his "strong" and "surprisingly emotional" take on the character. [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). Affleck's most notable role during this period was as a high school bully in Richard Linklater's cult classic Dazed and Confused (1993). 20032005: Career downturn and tabloid notoriety, 20162019: Batman and continued directing, 2020present: Supporting roles and Artists Equity. Of course Ive heard of her. I support her. [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". Ben Affleck, whose real name is Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt, was born on August 15, 1972. 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