Ben Affleck

Benjamin Giza Affleck was born in Berkeley, California, USA, 15 August 1972. His father -- Tim Affleck, in his youth, he gave great hopes to play in the theater, friends with the Dustin Hoffmann and Blight Denner, mother of the future movie star Gwyneth Paltrow. But the problem -- Tim liked to drink. Over time, the destructive passion prevailed over him. He dropped out of the family and left to California. So Christine Affleck, modest primary school teacher, let alone had to raise Benjamin and his brother Casey.

Start of the career

Ben, thanks to relations and friends of Christine’s father, among them was Jan Eglson a popular film director; even in youth was his first role in a movie. He performed the role in the movies “The Voyage of the Mimi.” For this film he received his first royalty. Part of the money he gave the mother a part of it left his pocket. One day while cleaning the room found the secret son of Christy and son took the money himself, thought that little Ben too early to have money.
At first Ben is not very lucky, but at the shoot picture “Mallrats” 1995 his director Kevin Smith noticed and invited to a major role in one of his next picture -- Chasing Amy, 1997. However, the film and brought Ben awaited glory.

Ben Affleck in Armageddon

Victorious scenario of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

The success of the young actor come code Affleck again reunited with his childhood friend. Ben and Matt Damon decided that if they do not offer the role, you must think of their own for themselves. The guys sat down and wrote the script strips Good Will Hunting, 1997. Problems arose when they began to offer this scenario the major film companies. None of the producers did not want to take a young unknown actor in the leading roles. Soon, however, interested in the script at the studio Miramax, film director Gus Van Sant which introduced his brother Affleck -- Casey, and as a guest star on the main role was approved by Robin Williams.
And in 1997, the movie goes. But they are not famous at the expense of the picture as outstanding actors. But success has come from whence it is not expected. They advanced to the Oscar for best script.

Affleck waited all, just not so. However, he did pretend to be “Oscar” for his usual business … He dressed as a can, he took out platinum watches valued at 21 thousand dollars and went to the ceremony. And after the golden figurine was in his hands, Affleck admitted: “The most difficult part in my life -- this is the role nominated for an Oscar.” Play ashamed and afraid to win. This must seem unflappable, even though everything inside trembles like an aspen leaf.

Big love

Big love of Ben had followed glory. From Gwyneth Paltrow he had met before, but once in passing. And then at a party he saw her. Gwyneth then just parted with Brad Pitt, and was in dire need of sympathy and support. As you can see, she found them in abundance at the Ben.

Once Affleck asked how the 10-point scale, he evaluates his relationship with Paltrow. Ben said: “11 points! Ben and Gwyneth very touching cared about each other and love to make gifts. His 24 th birthday Gwyneth met in Italy at the next shoot. Ben, in the spirit of not carrying aircraft, the courage to fly to her. He came, holding a box with a gift behind his back: “Guess three times that I have there?” Paltrow guessed right the first time. Because the day before departure to Italy, in the presence of Ben, she was detained at a glance jewelry showcase, which were exhibited nice diamond earrings. Fifteen thousand dollars for each -- trifle, if you want to please his beloved, decided Affleck.

Ben Affleck with Jennifer Lopez

Private Life of Ben Affleck

After Paltrow of parting with, Affleck once again drew the attention of the secular chronicler, closer to Liv Tyler. They acted together in “Armageddon”, played lovers. Ben, love funky previous experience, in conversations with reporters is denied. He said: “I have never filmed in romantic scenes with a woman who was passionate about in life. I do not have any partner to her senses (except, perhaps, of friendship, with Liv Tyler), and because filming scenes in the bed for me -- absolutely asexual class. They say, Liv, reading in an interview of Affleck something like that was terribly offended and romance on the up.

In 2001, Ben has performed the role in the movie “Pearl Harbor”. As a result, the film is awarded the title of the “film of the year.” This film was made Affleck even more celebrity. No after this picture from Ben was a “creative crisis”, as he put it. He argued his problems in his personal life.

Another girl became Jennifer Lopez. And this time, just not the case came before the wedding.

But, eventually, married Ben Affleck on the other Jennifer, Jennifer Garner. This wedding took place without much noise on the island of Caicos. There were only close friends and the young. During the wedding of Jennifer was already pregnant. And probably they have a beautiful daughter.

Best Movies with Ben Affleck

• Hollywoodland (2006)
• Jersey Girl (2004)
• Paycheck (2003)
• Pearl Harbor (2001)
• Boiler Room (2000)
• 200 Cigarettes (1999)
• Dogma (1998)
• Chasing Amy (1997)
• Good Will Hunting (1997)

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