Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck is an American actor, director, and producer with an estimated net worth of $300 million. He has built one of Hollywood’s more varied careers, moving fluidly between blockbuster acting roles, acclaimed directing work, and increasingly, behind-the-scenes production and technology deals.

Early Life & Family

Benjamin Geza Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, and grew up primarily in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His younger brother, Casey Affleck, also became an actor. Growing up in Cambridge, Affleck became close friends with a young Matt Damon, a friendship that would later shape both of their careers; the two began acting in local and school productions together as children.

Rise to Fame

After years of small television and film roles, Affleck’s breakthrough came when he and Matt Damon co-wrote and starred in “Good Will Hunting” (1997). The film was a critical and commercial success, and the pair won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, instantly elevating both actors into the Hollywood A-list.

Career History

Affleck went on to star in major studio films including “Armageddon,” “Pearl Harbor,” and “Daredevil,” before a string of critical and commercial setbacks in the mid-2000s. He rebuilt his career as a director, earning acclaim for “Gone Baby Gone” (2007), “The Town” (2010), and “Argo” (2012), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture with Affleck as a producer. He later portrayed Batman in several DC Comics films, including “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Justice League.” More recently, he directed and starred in “Air” (2023), and in early 2026 reports indicated Netflix acquired his AI-focused filmmaking venture in a deal reported to be worth up to $600 million.

How He Built His Wealth

Affleck’s fortune combines decades of acting salaries from major studio films, directing and producing fees, and his screenwriting royalties dating back to “Good Will Hunting.” He co-founded the production company Pearl Street Films with Matt Damon, which has produced numerous films and television projects. His reported 2026 deal selling his AI filmmaking venture to Netflix represents one of the largest single paydays of his career and a significant expansion beyond traditional acting and directing income.

Personal Life

Affleck was married to actress Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018, with whom he has three children. He was previously engaged to Jennifer Lopez in the early 2000s, and the two reconnected and married in 2022 before divorcing in 2024.

Between his acting, directing, and recent technology deal, Ben Affleck’s net worth is estimated at $300 million as of 2026.