Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born in sunny Berkeley, California, on August 15, 1972. His unique middle name, Géza, was a shout-out to a family friend and Holocaust survivor.
When Ben and his pal Matt Damon penned Good Will Hunting, not only did they bag the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, but they also made some serious money. They sold that script for a cool $600,000, and Ben got half of that right in his bank
In 2022, they launched Artists Equity, an artist-led studio that gives filmmakers a chance to flex their creative muscles and make some good money in the process. Where does Ben fit in exactly? Why, he’s the CEO.