[171] The film drew mixed opinions from critics; Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Affleck "looks like he'd rather be almost anywhere else but here. Stephen Holden of The New York Times described Affleck as an actor "whose talent has curdled as his tabloid notoriety has spread,"[107] while Joe Leydon of Variety found his onscreen role as a father "affecting". Timothy Byers Affleck : gnalogie par Tim DOWLING (tdowling) - Geneanet Timothy Byers Affleck Imprimer son arbre Parents Myron Hopkins Strong Affleck 1918-2002 Nancy Louise Byers 1924-1969 Union (s), enfant (s) et petits-enfants Avec Christopher Ann Boldt (Parents : William O'Brien Boldt & Elizabeth N. Roberts 1921-2003) dont Don't miss a beat. [350], Affleck and Lopez remained in occasional contact in the years after their breakup and spoke highly of each other in public. [89] Push, Nevada (2002), created, written and produced by Affleck and Bailey,[90] was an ABC mystery drama series that placed a viewer-participation game within the frame of the show. "[109] At this point, the quality of scripts offered to Affleck "was just getting worse and worse" and he decided to take a career break. Timothy Byers Affleck, Christine Anne Boldt Affleck-Boldt (born August 12, 1975), is an American actor, film director, screenwriter and producer. in the United States of America. Affleck was born in Berkeley, California on August 15, 1972, to parents Timothy Byers Affleck and Christine Anne Boldt. [252] Affleck spoke at a Feeding America rally in Washington D.C. in 2009,[253] and filmed a public service announcement for the charity in 2010. But, you know, there it is, part of our history We tend to separate ourselves from these things by going like, 'It's just dry history, and it's all over now'. "[66], Affleck and Damon had an on-screen reunion in Kevin Smith's religious satire Dogma (after having appeared in Smith's previous films, Mallrats and Chasing Amy), which premiered at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival. [51] When Affleck starred as a recently returned Korean War veteran in the coming-of-age drama Going All the Way (1997), Todd McCarthy of Variety found him "excellent",[52] while Janet Maslin of The New York Times noted that his "flair for comic self-doubt made a strong impression. [271] Also that year, he remarked that it was "outrageous and offensive" to suggest members of the transgender community were not entitled to equal rights. The world knows him as Ben Affleck - famous actor from Berkeley state of California. They were just doing their best. [188] Richard Lawson of Vanity Fair said it was hard to avoid the movie's "meta angle": "Affleck handles his self-conscious task with a generous humilitygiving a performance built not out of histrionics or big actor moments, but instead from the messy details of a man in a plateaued distress". ", "Ben Affleck Knows His Way Around the 'Town', "Profiles of Ex-Couple Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez", "Watch: Ben Affleck's Directorial Debut 'I Killed My Lesbian Wife, ung er On A eathook & ow I Have A Three-Picture Deal With Disney' [Short Film]", "Independent Films Have Their Sundance Night", "Good Will Hunting: Logarithms and Biorhythms Test a Young Janitor", "What Makes a Great Script? [308] Affleck pointed to the First Lady's work with children, women and "working families". However, he was three they shifted to Massachusetts. Stephen Holden of The New York Times felt he was miscast in a role previously played by both Harrison Ford and Alec Baldwin: "Although Mr. Affleck can be appealing when playing earnest young men groping toward maturity, he simply lacks the gravitas for the role. [41] Later, while studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, Affleck directed student films. "[103] Yet Affleck has repeatedly defended director Martin Brest since the film's release, describing him as "one of the really great directors". "[282][283] In 2012, he praised Senator John McCain's leadership in defending Huma Abedin against anti-Muslim attacks. [290] Also that year, Affleck admitted he was not "particularly good at being green" while, in 2014, he named "a 1966 Chevelle" as his guilty pleasure. [160] Peter Debruge of Variety felt Affleck's "boy-next-door" demeanor "so normal and non-actorly that most of his performances feel like watching one of your buddies up on screen" was "a terrific fit" for the role. "[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. [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. [35] They traveled to New York together for acting auditions[36] and saved money for train and airline tickets in a joint bank account. "[407] He follows a twelve-step program. [435] Affleck's said-to-be maternal great-great-grandfather, Heinrich Boldt, who, aged 12, accidentally discovered the Curmsun Disc, emigrated from Prussia in the late 1840s. [382] In 2020, Affleck described the divorce as "the biggest regret of my life"[383] and "a painful experience, even if you're on the best possible terms and you agree it's the best choice. ng c ca b ngoi ca Affleck, Heinrich Boldt, - c bit n vi vic . Benjamin Gza Affleck-Boldt (born August 15, 1972), better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. Affleck himself won the Golden Globe Award, Directors Guild of America Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Director, becoming the first director to win these awards without a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Director. [98] The film was a commercial success,[99] but received a mixed response from critics. Timothy Byers Affleck Boldt Age Byers Affleck is in his seventies. [79] However, Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote "the blandly handsome Affleck couldn't convince that he'd ever so much as been turned down for a date, much less lost the love of his life to his best friend". I think he learned how to skate on charm. [228] He has appeared as a discussion panelist at many events, including at the Center for Strategic and International Studies,[229] the Global Philanthropy Forum,[230] and the Clinton Global Initiative. "[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. "[114] Geoffrey Macnab of The Guardian said he "beautifully" captured "the character's curious mix of charm, vulnerability and fatalism". [115] He was awarded the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. by Anonymous: reply 38: January 31, 2022 12:21 AM: . Their relationship was extensively publicized,[344] with tabloids referring to the couple as Bennifer, the first celebrity portmanteau of its kind. He tried to play it like he was politely moving me out of the way. The Oscar Nominees for Best Original Screenplay", "An Oral History of Transformers Director Michael Bay", "Phantoms: A Monster Hungry for Attention", "Dogma: There's Devilment Afoot: 2 Fallen Angels Want Back In", "Reindeer Games: Santa Would Surely Be Useful Right Now", "Ben Affleck Talks About His New Film, Argo", "Pearl Harbor: War Is Hell but Very Pretty", "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back: Hitchhiking in a Hurry: What Does That Tell You? She's the real thing. [7] In 2015, Affleck began attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles with his family. Casey Affleck, Ben's younger brother . 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. Affleck worked "sporadically" on Mimi from the age of eight to fifteen in both Massachusetts and Mexico. His father is Timothy Byers Affleck, a social worker, and his mother is Christopher Anne Boldt, a school teacher. [427] Affleck has repeatedly denied tabloid reports of a gambling addiction. Father -Timothy Byers Affleck Mother -Christopher Anne Boldt: Siblings: Ben Affleck: School: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: College: University of Columbia: . [62] Daphne Merkin of The New Yorker remarked: "Affleck demonstrates a sexy Paul Newmanish charm and is clearly bound for stardom. [37] While Affleck had high SAT scores,[9] he was largely an unfocused student with poor attendance. [312] OpenSecrets reported that he raised $149,028. [36] At 18, Affleck moved to Los Angeles,[30] studying Middle Eastern affairs at Occidental College for a year and a half. Timothy Affleck, who is also father to actor Casey Affleck, noted that he hasn't "seen my kids in so long" due to COVID-19 and their busy work schedules. "[314] When Biden became the Democratic candidate, he donated to his campaign fund. [318] In 2005, he donated to the campaign fund of Deval Patrick, a candidate for Governor of Massachusetts. [335], In the early 2000s, Affleck often expressed an interest in running for political office one day,[296] but since 2007, he has denied any political ambitions and spoken repeatedly about the need for campaign finance reform. He first met Clinton at Camp David in 1998[307] and, when she was a Senate candidate in 2000, he introduced her at a Cornell University rally and helped fundraise for her campaign. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. Affleck's mother, Christine Anne "Chris" Affleck, was a school district employee and teacher. [94] Over time, LivePlanet's focus shifted from multimedia projects to more traditional film production. Ben Affleck is an American actor, writer, director, and producer. Father - Timothy Byers Affleck (Actor, Aspiring Playwright, Stage Manager, Carpenter, Auto Mechanic, Bookie, . Affleck then appeared as a small-town sheriff in the supernatural horror film Phantoms. [388] Garner also testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of the bill,[389] which later became law. 20032005: Career downturn and tabloid notoriety, 20162019: Batman and continued directing, 2020present: Supporting roles and Artists Equity. [162], Live by Night, which Affleck wrote, directed, co-produced, and starred in, was released in late 2016. ng cng c ngun gc Ireland, c, Anh v Thy S. I think that's been a major factor in Ben's drinking. [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". [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. 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[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. [407] "I thought, 'I want to just drink like a normal person. [165] In October 2016, Affleck and Damon made a one-off stage appearance for a live reading of the Good Will Hunting screenplay at New York's Skirball Theater. In addition, Affleck will be exclusive to Artists Equity as a filmmaker. 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. [91] Caryn James of The New York Times praised the show's "nerve, imagination and clever writing",[92] but Robert Bianco of USA Today described it as a "knock-off" of Twin Peaks. [18] His father was "very difficult" ,[19] and Affleck felt a sense of "relief" at the age of 11 when his parents divorced,[20][21] and his father exited the family home. [313], During the latter stages of the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Affleck said during an interview conducted in Spanish: "I like Bernie, I like Biden, I like Warren but the thing is that most of all; I don't like Trump. His mother, Chris Anne (ne Boldt), is a school teacher, and his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, is a social worker; the two are divorced. Before becoming a photographer, his father worked in a variety of vocations. Timothy Byers Affleck Birth: 21 March 1950 Father: Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) Mother: Nancy Byers (1924-1969) Spouse / partner: Christopher Anne Boldt Sex: Edit Facts Timothy Byers Affleck was born 21 March 1950 to Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) and Nancy Byers (1924-1969) . Casey has two children with his former wife, actress, model, and designer Summer Phoenix. He is the son of Chris Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. Father: He directs the hell out of it, nailing the quickening pace, the wayward humor, the nerve-frying suspense. [241] Affleck appeared in CinemAbility (2013), a documentary film which explores Hollywood's portrayals of people with disabilities. Christine Anne Boldt was born on June 3, 1950 in Berkeley, Alameda County, California United States. Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, and his date of birth is August 15, 1972. Myron Strong Hopkins Affleck (1918-2002) [248][249], Affleck is a member of Feeding America's Entertainment Council. Affleck was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Awards!' [54][55] They sold the screenplay to Castle Rock in 1994 when Affleck was 22 years old. [387] In 2013, Affleck and Garner hosted an event for lawmakers at their home in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers; their six-year-old daughter made a speech about her personal experiences. 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"[77], Affleck reunited with director Michael Bay for the critically derided war drama Pearl Harbor (2001). Timothy attributes his own "severe" alcoholism to Ben's issues - and is pleased he continues to take his recovery seriously after relapsing last . [76] In his last film role of 2000, Affleck starred opposite his girlfriend Paltrow in the romantic drama Bounce. 21 March 1950 [67] Affleck starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the romantic comedy Forces of Nature (1999), playing a groom whose attempts to get to his wedding are complicated by his free-spirited traveling companion. [12][22] When Affleck was 16, his father entered a rehabilitation facility in Indio, California. [29] He portrayed the CIA analyst Jack Ryan in the thriller The Sum of All Fears (2002). He learned to speak Spanish during a year spent travelling around the country with his mother and brother. Henry Woodward is in the 12th generation of the family tree for Timothy Byers Affleck (Ahnentafel #2306). Ben Affleck, whose real name is Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt, was born on August 15, 1972. My father has thirty years of sobriety and I have a tremendous amount of respect for what that takes and what that means, Affleck told People last year. [263], Affleck has described himself as "moderately liberal. [240] In 2013, in celebration of Kindregan's 25th birthday and "15 years of friendship with Joe and his family," Affleck and Garner matched donations made to the A-T Children's Project. Much of the rest of Casey's ancestry is English, along with some Scottish . [177] Years later, he said his alcoholism had also been a factor in his decision. [218] It offers training and resources to cooperatives of Congolese farmers while leveraging partnerships with companies including Theo Chocolate and Starbucks. As a child, we expect perfection out of our parents.. Affleck is the co-founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative, a grantmaking and advocacy-based nonprofit organization. Affleck's younger brother Casey Affleck also is a famed Hollywood . [7][24], Affleck was raised in a politically active, liberal household. [236] In 2007, Affleck was the keynote speaker at Kindregan's high school graduation ceremony in Fairfax, Virginia. Benjamin Gza Affleck[b] (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. "[153] In 2015, Affleck and Damon's Project Greenlight was resurrected by HBO for one season. Naming laws in California do not allow special letters with accents (). Timothy Byers Affleck Wiki Byers Timothy Affleck is the father of award-winning actor and director Ben Affleck. [287][291][336] In 2005, The Washington Post reported that Virginia Democrats were trying to persuade Affleck to run as a Senate candidate. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[296], Affleck was involved in the 2004 presidential campaign of John Kerry. [50] Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly described it as a "wholesome and quick-witted" performance. [5] His mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt,[6] was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher. [59] Affleck and Damon eventually won both the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. His major Awards include three Golden Globe Awards and two Academy Awards. [88] Affleck and his partners signed a film production deal with Disney in 2002; it expired in 2007.[95][96]. Visit our Writing Guide or this topic page for additional help. 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. Perhaps hes picked up a few interview tips from his A-list offspring, as he then pivoted the conversation away from tabloid fodder and to his sons long-standing philanthropic efforts in Africa. [256] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Affleck organized an online celebrity poker tournament to benefit the charity,[257] made a personal donation and urged others to support the cause. [133], Following the modest commercial success of Gone Baby Gone, Warner Bros. developed a close working relationship with Affleck and offered him his choice of the studio's scripts. [236] He became actively involved in fundraising for A-T,[237][238] and he and Kindregan testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education in 2001, asking senators to support stem-cell research and to double the budget of the National Institutes of Health. A man who was deep into his alcohol addiction and barely present in his life when he was a kid. [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". He is also a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party. 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. [380] They jointly filed for divorce in April 2017, seeking joint physical and legal custody of their children,[381] and it was finalized in October 2018. [268] During the Writers' Strike in 2008, Affleck voiced support for the picketers. Affleck responded on Twitter: "I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize. Born in Berkeley, CA on August 15, 1972, Affleck's mother, Christopher Anne "Chris" Boldt, was a Harvard-educated elementary school teacher, while his father, Timothy Byers Affleck, was an . He supported Al Gore in the final weeks of the 2000 presidential campaign, attending rallies in California,[293] Pennsylvania,[294] and Florida. "[200] Pete Hammond of Deadline described it as "a part he was born to play", writing that he "beautifully and knowingly" delivered "an unforgettable portrait of the uncle you wish you had. [35] The film, which they wrote mainly during improvisation sessions, was set partly in their hometown of Cambridge and drew from their own experiences. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian remarked on Affleck's "self-deprecating charm" and wondered why he could not find better scripts. Mother: [41] Janet Maslin of The New York Times praised Affleck's "wonderful ease" playing the role, combining "suave good looks with cool comic timing". [273], Affleck appeared at a press conference with New York Senator Chuck Schumer in 2002, in support of a proposed Anti-Nuclear Terrorism Prevention Act. I support her. His parents divorced when he was 11. [289] He appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund in 2007. [286] In a 2017 Guardian interview, he said: "I strongly believe that no one should be stereotyped on the basis of their race or religion. Casey's brother is actor Ben Affleck, who was born in 1972. 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 "[437] Leaked emails from the 2015 Sony email hacking scandal showed that, after filming, Affleck felt uncomfortable about the segment, which was not included in the final broadcast. He noted that one of the last action scenes "is so wonderfully staged, its action crisp and easy to follow, that it reminds you what skill Affleck has with the camera". [167] He later described it as a "difficult" on-set experience. [142] The cast won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast. 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). Benjamin Geza Affleck was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to parents Christopher Anne and Timothy Byers Affleck. [451] As an actor, he received Golden Globe nominations for his performances in Hollywoodland (2006) and The Tender Bar (2021). [345] They appeared together in the music video for her song "Jenny from the Block" and the film Jersey Girl. [15] In the mid-1960s, he had been an actor and stage manager with the Theater Company of Boston. He appeared as a children's entertainer in the PBS TV movie Lemon Sky, part of the miniseries The Kennedys of Massachusetts. There are important stories the media should be reporting like that, not this nonsense [about Jennifer].. Where did you hear that Timothy Byers Affleck (the father) is part Arab? His parents Christopher Anne Boldt and Timothy Byers Affleck both served in the Harvard University as an elementary teacher and a janitor respectively. 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. [411], Affleck's own drinking became a concern when he was fifteen. The film became a surprise box office hit, and gained further critical acclaim for Affleck. [181][182] Affleck played a supporting role as a diplomat in Dee Rees's political thriller The Last Thing He Wanted (2020). 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. Patents Save to List Loading. [194] He played Peter II, Count of Alenon, a hedonistic aristocrat in Ridley Scott's medieval drama The Last Duel; he also co-wrote the movie's screenplay with Damon and Nicole Holofcener. [116] Also in 2006, he made a cameo in Smith's Clerks II. Date of birth: August 15, 1972 Zodiac Sign: Leo It's one of the most fundamental tenets of liberal thought. Casey Affleck is also active in animal right activism, Political sector, social activism, and so on. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. READ ALSO: Jennifer Lopez Changes Name After Tying The Knot With Ben Affleck "[342][360] In subsequent years, he pushed back against the "curious notion" that he should view the relationship as a mistake, and reflected on the prevailing tabloid culture at the time "where it's about one person and everybody focuses on them. [418] In late 2019, TMZ filmed him stumbling on a Los Angeles street; he acknowledged the following day that he had a brief "slip" after over a year of sobriety. And I was able to for about eight years. [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. When told that an ancestor had been a slave owner in Georgia, Affleck responded: "God. His father, Timothy Byers Affleck, has held several jobs including as a drug counselor, social worker, janitor, and auto mechanic. "[357][358] [80] Affleck then parodied Good Will Hunting with Damon and Van Sant in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001),[81] made a cameo in the comedy Daddy and Them (2001),[82] and had a supporting role in the little-seen The Third Wheel (2002). He is of American nationality. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. [284][285] Affleck engaged in a discussion about the relationship between liberal principles and Islam during a 2014 appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher. Ben Affleck's towering 6-feet-4-inch (approx. When he was 11, his parents split and divorced. This is feeling, nuanced work from an actor some of us had prematurely written off. [334] Also in 2019, he contributed to the congressional campaign funds of both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. [246][247] He has also volunteered on behalf of Operation Gratitude. His brother is actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. [118][119] It opened to enthusiastic reviews. [12][44] As an actor, he had a series of "knock-around parts, one to the next". I really wish it wasn't on the internet for my kids to see. [193], Affleck had supporting roles in two 2021 releases. 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