Ben Affleck is an American actor, producer, director, and writer. He was born on 15 August 1972. His breakout success comes from Good Will Hunting, which won him an Academy Award. He went on to play more critically acclaimed roles in Gone Baby Gone, Argo, The Town, and DC's Batman. Ben has been married twice and has three children. The actor has also founded a production company, Artists Equity, with his friend Matt Damon.