Ben Affleck, 1972
Writers · August 15, 1972
Ben Affleck
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Ben Affleck is 53 years old, born August 15, 1972 in United States · Leo.
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About
Ben Affleck turned Oscar-winning screenwriting into a decade-long run as a blockbuster leading man, then pivoted to directing. Born August 15, 1972, in the US, he co-wrote and starred in Good Will Hunting with Matt Damon, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. His directorial breakthrough came with Argo, which won him the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Picture. As a Leo, Affleck channels the sign's natural authority into complex, morally gray characters.
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Biography
Ben Affleck is an American actor and filmmaker born August 15, 1972. He began as a child actor in the PBS series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984–1988), then appeared in Dazed and Confused and Kevin Smith comedies like Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. His breakthrough came when he and Matt Damon won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting (1997), which they also starred in. Through the 2000s, he anchored studio films including Armageddon, Pearl Harbor, and The Sum of All Fears.
After a career downturn, Affleck rebuilt his profile portraying George Reeves in Hollywoodland (2006), winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. His directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone (2007), established him as a filmmaker; he directed and starred in The Town (2010) and Argo (2012), both critical and commercial hits. For Argo, he won the BAFTA Award for Best Director and shared the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Picture. Later roles included Gone Girl (2014) and Batman in the DC Extended Universe (2016–2023). His recent work spans The Accountant, The Way Back, and Air, which he also directed.
As a screenwriter and actor, Affleck has earned two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes. Born under Leo, he embodies the sign's charisma and command presence across both acting and directorial work. Off-screen, he co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative and co-owns Artists Equity with Damon. His life-path number of 33 aligns with his role as a master communicator across multiple creative disciplines.
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Before Fame
Ben Affleck began his career as a child actor, starring in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi from 1984 to 1988. As a teenager, he appeared in the independent comedy Dazed and Confused and several Kevin Smith films including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, and Dogma. These early roles built his credibility in indie and comedic circles before his mainstream breakthrough.
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Trivia
- Affleck co-wrote Good Will Hunting with Matt Damon, and the two starred in it together and won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
- He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his role as George Reeves in the biopic Hollywoodland.
- Affleck co-owns the production company Artists Equity with Damon and previously co-owned Pearl Street Films.
- He co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit organization focused on grantmaking and advocacy.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ben Affleck?
- Ben Affleck is 53 years old (born August 15, 1972).
- When is Ben Affleck's birthday?
- Ben Affleck was born on August 15, 1972.
- What is Ben Affleck's zodiac sign?
- Ben Affleck is a Leo, born August 15, 1972.
- What is Ben Affleck's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Affleck was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Ben Affleck from?
- Ben Affleck is from United States.
- What does Ben Affleck do?
- Ben Affleck is a writer.
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