Happy birthday! Ben Affleck turns 52 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 15, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 52 on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

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Ben Affleck is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-producer-screenwriter Ben Affleck (Argo, Pearl Harbor, Good Will Hunting, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Affleck, a cultural icon

Born Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt in Berkeley on August 15, 1972, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Affleck's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ben hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ben Affleck as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Ben, you're the best!