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Born: 15 August 1972 · Age: 54
Ben Affleck is 54 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 15 August 1972.
American actor and director who won Oscars for co-writing Good Will Hunting and producing Argo, and played Batman
Did you know?He and childhood friend Matt Damon wrote the script for the film that launched their careers because they were frustrated with their acting options.
Ben Affleck is both a Hollywood star and an Oscar-winning filmmaker. He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he formed a lifelong friendship with Matt Damon. Together they wrote Good Will Hunting and won the Oscar for its screenplay. He became a leading man in Armageddon and Pearl Harbor. When his career stalled, he turned to directing with Gone Baby Gone and The Town. Argo, which he directed and starred in, won Best Picture. He also played Batman.
Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes.
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Profile
American actor and director, born 1972
Ben Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, on 15 August 1972.
He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
He won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting (1997).
He directed Argo (2012).
Career highlights
Did you know?He and Matt Damon have been friends since childhood.
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Last reviewed: October 2026