Ben Affleck, born August 15, 1972, is a versatile American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He gained fame with the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting," co-written with Matt Damon, earning them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Affleck's notable works include "Armageddon," "Pearl Harbor," "Argo," and playing Batman in the DC Extended Universe. As a director, he received critical acclaim for "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town." He has won two Golden Globe Awards and three BAFTA Awards. Off-screen, Affleck co-founded the Eastern Congo Initiative and actively supports various charitable organizations.