How old is Ben Affleck?

Ben Affleck is 53 years old (born August 15, 1972).

Is Ben Affleck still alive?

Yes, Ben Affleck is still alive as of 2026, aged 53.

What is Ben Affleck's real name?

Ben Affleck's full birth name is B. Affleck.

Where is Ben Affleck from?

Ben Affleck is from Berkeley, California, USA, United States.

What generation is Ben Affleck?

Ben Affleck is a Generation X, born in 1972.

Ben Affleck

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Still alive

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Age today

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Originally from Berkeley, California, USA, Ben Affleck rose to become one of the most recognized Actors from American.

Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS educational series The Voyage of the Mimi (1984, 1988). He later appeared in the independent coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993) and various Kevin Smith films, including Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997) and Dogma (1999).

"After a period of career struggles, Affleck achieved critical and commercial redemption as a director with 'Argo' (2012)." — About Ben Affleck

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Born

Years in career35 years active

August 15th, 1972

Birthplace

Berkeley, California, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

35 years

Region

North America

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How Ben Affleck compares to other Actors

🎂Same age as the average Actor

Metric	Ben Affleck	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	53	53	same
Career length	35 yrs	~35 yrs	same
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Facts about Ben Affleck

Did you know?

Did you know that Ben Affleck was reportedly banned from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas in 2014 due to alleged card counting?

5 Lesser-known facts

He is a fluent Spanish speaker, having spent a year in Mexico during his childhood.
Ben Affleck is a passionate poker player, once winning the California State Poker Championship in 2004.
He co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI) in 2010, an advocacy and grant-making initiative.
Affleck's first acting role was in a Burger King commercial when he was a child.
He and Matt Damon famously had a joint bank account in their early struggling actor days.

Career highlight

After a period of career struggles, Affleck achieved critical and commercial redemption as a director with 'Argo' (2012). The film, which he also starred in and produced, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, cementing his status as a formidable filmmaker and demonstrating his ability to successfully helm complex, high-stakes projects.

Legacy

Ben Affleck's legacy is marked by his impressive versatility as both an Oscar-winning actor and director, consistently reinventing his career and delivering impactful performances and films that resonate with audiences.