Ben Affleck (born August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, U.S.) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He studied at the University of Vermont and Occidental College before leaving to pursue acting, beginning with television and film roles alongside early collaboration with Matt Damon.
He gained recognition with Good Will Hunting, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and rose to fame with Armageddon and Pearl Harbor. He later earned acclaim as a director with Argo, winning the Oscar for Best Picture, showcasing his evolution into a respected filmmaker.
He has continued with projects like Air and appearances as Batman in the DC films, while producing through his company Artists Equity. Balancing acting, directing, and production, he remains an influential figure shaping modern Hollywood and large-scale storytelling.