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Who Is Ben Affleck? Overview of Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is a multi-talented American actor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who has established himself as one of the most versatile and bankable talents in the entertainment industry. Born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, Ben grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School before moving on to the University of Vermont and then to Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he studied Middle Eastern affairs.
Affleck's first breakthrough came in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting," which he co-wrote with Matt Damon and starred in alongside Damon, Robin Williams, and Minnie Driver. The film earned Affleck an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and marked the beginning of his ascent to Hollywood stardom.
In the years that followed, Affleck became a sought-after actor, taking on roles in films such as "Armageddon," "Shakespeare in Love," and "Pearl Harbor." He also continued to write and direct, directing his first feature film "Gone Baby Gone" in 2007 and following it up with "The Town" in 2010.
More recently, Affleck has continued to make headlines with his personal life, including his high-profile marriage to actress Jennifer Garner and his subsequent divorce. He has also been open about his struggles with alcoholism, which he has been public about his recovery.
In terms of his film career, Affleck has been busy in recent years, with a number of high-profile roles and directorial projects. In 2016, he starred in "The Accountant" and "Live by Night," which he also directed. He also played Batman in the 2016 film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and 2017's "Justice League." In 2019, he starred in the Netflix film "Triple Frontier," which he also produced, and in 2020, he starred in "The Way Back," a sports drama in which he plays an alcoholic former basketball star.
With his range of talents and his ability to succeed both in front of and behind the camera, Ben Affleck has become one of the most successful and respected figures in Hollywood. With several upcoming projects, including the eagerly anticipated "The Flash" in which he will reprise his role as Batman, it seems that Affleck's star will continue to shine for many years to come.
