Benjamin Géza Affleck, professionally known as Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker who entered Hollywood in 1981. His first role in the industry was when he was 7 years old in the movie The Dark End of the Street (1981), which was directed by one of his family friends. His major success as a child actor was in the PBS children's series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984) and The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988).
Over the years, Ben Affleck has delivered various blockbusters in Hollywood, including Forces of Nature (1999), 200 Cigarettes (1999), Daredevil (2003), Jersey Girl (2004), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), The Last Thing He Wanted (2020), Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), and Deep Water (2022), among many others.
Who are Ben Affleck’s parents?
Born on August 15, 1972, Ben Affleck is the son of Christopher “Chris” Anne Boldt and Timothy Affleck. The actor was born in the city of Berkeley, California, in the United States, and was highly supported in his career as an actor by his parents. During an Interview with “The Hollywood Reporter”, Ben revealed that his mother was a working mother and had made a career for herself teaching elementary students. The actor said, “My mother taught public school, went to Harvard, and then got her master’s there and taught fifth and sixth grade in a public school.”
In the same interview, Ben Affleck talked about his father, “My father was an auto mechanic at Autotorium and a bartender and such. Now, he lives in California working at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center writing grant proposals and counseling people.” He also added, “It’s a famous family story. My dad drove down to Oxford, Miss., got directions at a general store, and knocked on Faulkner’s door. When a guy appeared, my dad said, ‘Hey, are you William Faulkner?’ The guy, badly hungover, asked, ‘Are you a writer?’ Dad shook his head no, and Faulkner said, ‘All right then, come on in’ ”
Who is Ben Affleck’s sibling?
Ben Affleck has a brother named Casey Affleck. Casey is also a reputed actor and has worked on multiple projects in Hollywood. Born on August 12, 1975, Casey has been credited for appearing in various movies like Tower Heist (2011), ParaNorman (2012), Interstellar (2014), A Ghost Story (2017), and The Old Man & the Gun (2018), and as Boris Pash in the biographical thriller Oppenheimer (2023), among other projects. Casey has been honored with awards like an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an AACTA Award.
Who is Ben Affleck’s wife?
As of February 2025, Ben Affleck is single and is not married to anyone. While that is his current relationship status, the actor has been married a total of two times to date. His first marriage was with actress Jennifer Garner which happened in 2005. The duo had met each other on the sets of Pearl Harbour and Daredevil and later started their relationship in August 2004. After being married for 10 years, the couple filed for divorce in 2015, which was believed to be set on mutual understanding. While the case was filed in 2015, the duo were officially separated in 2018.
Ben Affleck’s second marriage was with Jenifer Lopez. The duo initially dated each other for a brief period back in July 2002 when Lopez filed for divorce from her second husband, Cris Judd. After being together for a couple of years, the two split and separated until they reunited again in April 2021. The couple announced their engagement in April 2022 and got married in a Las Vegas ceremony on July 16th of the same year. While things were quite good initially, the couple filed for divorce in 2024 and as of 2025, the two are not living together.
Who are Ben Affleck’s kids?
During his relationship with Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck had 3 kids. The duo welcomed their first child, Violet Anne Affleck, in December. 1, 2005. It was 4 years later on January 6, 2009, when the couple gave birth to Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, their second daughter. Their last child and first son entered the family 3 years later on February 27, 2012. The duo named their son Samuel Affleck.
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FAQs about Ben Affleck
A. Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972.
A. No, as of 2025, Ben Affleck is single.
A. Ben Affleck does not have a sister. He has a brother named Casey Affleck.
