Ben Affleck
Actor and director, won Oscars for writing
Born
August 15th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Became prominent in the 1990s, receiving critical acclaim for roles in films such as 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Argo'. Directed 'Argo', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013. Starred in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and 'Gone Girl', showcasing versatility across genres. Known for collaboration with Matt Damon, particularly in writing 'Good Will Hunting', which earned an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Won Academy Award for Best Picture for 'Argo'
Wrote Academy Award-winning screenplay for 'Good Will Hunting'
Starred in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'
Directed 'Live by Night'
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