[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. And I was able to for about eight years. [191] He received a Best Actor nomination at the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards. [35] Although Damon was two years older, the pair had "identical interests" and both wanted to pursue acting careers. [179][174] Upon Triple Frontier's release in 2019, Rodrigo Perez of The Playlist remarked that director J.C. Chandor "gets a lot of mileage out of the Sad Affleck narrative and perhaps both director and actor lean into the idea. [334] Also in 2019, he contributed to the congressional campaign funds of both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. [205] He also made a cameo appearance in Smith's Clerks III. 'Hollywood is a disgusting place. [158] Affleck reprised his role as Batman later that year, making a brief cameo appearance in Suicide Squad (2016). Much of the rest of Casey's ancestry is English, along with some Scottish . Written by Chris Terrio and starring Affleck as a CIA operative, the film tells the story of the CIA plan to save six U.S. diplomats during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis by faking a production for a large-scale science fiction film. [266] Affleck and Senator Ted Kennedy held a press conference on Capitol Hill in 2004, pushing for an increase in the minimum wage. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne Boldt. [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. [378], They publicly announced their separation in June 2015,[379] with Affleck continuing to live in a guesthouse at the family home until mid-2017. Timothy Byers Affleck - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Go Premium Help English Family tree Photos NEW Research DNA Help Timothy Byers Affleck In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? "[10] He worked sporadically as a carpenter,[11] auto mechanic,[4] bookie,[12] electrician,[13] bartender,[14] and janitor at Harvard. His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. Ben's mother worked as a teacher. "I haven't. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. "[264] He was raised in "a very strong union household". Benjamin Gza Affleck[b] (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. I keep in touch periodically with her and have a lot of respect for her. Ben Affleck was born on the 15th of August, 1972 under the name Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt in the Berkeley, California, U.S. [394] [87][88] LivePlanet's biggest success was the documentary series Project Greenlight, aired on HBO and later Bravo, which focused on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. [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". He is the son of Timothy Byers Affleck and Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt. He established himself as a leading man in studio films, including the disaster film Armageddon (1998), the war drama Pearl Harbor (2001), and the thrillers The Sum of All Fears and Changing Lanes (both 2002). [436], Affleck appeared on the PBS genealogy series Finding Your Roots in 2014. [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. 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. [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. Timothy Affleck was married to Christine Anne Boldt c. 1969 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, and have children Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt and Casey Caleb Affleck-Boldt. "[198], Affleck appeared as a substitute father figure in George Clooney's coming-of-age drama The Tender Bar. [186] The themes of the movie were "close to home" for Affleck. Ben Affleck Producer | Argo Benjamin Gza "Ben" Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to mother Chris Anne (Boldt), a school teacher, and father Timothy Byers "Tim" Affleck, a social worker. [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. Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe found him "very good in the film's silliest role,"[126] but David Edelstein of New York Magazine remarked of Affleck: "He might be smart and thoughtful in life [but] as an actor his wheels turn too slowly. Also Read: Timothy Byers Affleck: Everything About Ben Affleck's Father. [174] He stepped down as director, writer and, ultimately, as the star of The Batman,[175] saying he "couldn't crack it"[176] and no longer felt "passionate" about the story. 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Father -Timothy Byers Affleck Mother -Christopher Anne Boldt: Siblings: Ben Affleck: School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: College: University of Columbia: . 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. [128] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone described his performance as "a goofball delight",[129] while Manohla Dargis of The New York Times declared it "a real performance". Christine Boldt was married to Timothy Byers Affleck c. 1969 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, and have children Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt and Casey Caleb Affleck-Boldt. Updated: December 12, 2020 Biography ID: 192801694 [178] Filming ofthe drug-trafficking thriller Triple Frontier was postponed by six months in order to accommodate his treatment for "health issues". Who Is Ben Affleck's Father Timothy Byers Affleck? in the United States of America. Christopher Anne Boldt [428][429], Affleck came from Protestant ancestors,[430][7] but his family was not religious. Affleck's episode was removed from the show's online archive. [272] He appeared alongside his gay cousin in a 2005 Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays print advertising campaign. [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. "[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. 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. [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. Casey Affleck is also active in animal right activism, Political sector, social activism, and so on. [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. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. [54][55] They sold the screenplay to Castle Rock in 1994 when Affleck was 22 years old. Anthony Lane of The New Yorker said the film offered "further proof that we were wrong about Ben Affleck". However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. [218] It offers training and resources to cooperatives of Congolese farmers while leveraging partnerships with companies including Theo Chocolate and Starbucks. [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. 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. 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. 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