This is the section for all our "FUN" Ben Affleck information - please enjoy!
Did You Know?
... that Ben and his childhood friend Matt Damon own a production company together called Live Planet. One of the company's productions was Project Greenlight. If you were a fan and miss all that crazy drama you can still enjoy on the Bravo and HBO websites or buy the first two seasons on DVD.
... that Matt is married to actress Jennifer Garner. They met while filming the movie Daredevil and now have two beautiful daughters named Violet and Seraphina.
... that Ben Affleck gave his younger brother Casey the lead role in Ben's directorial debut Gone Baby Gone. You can also see them act together in
Good Will Hunting,
Chasing Amy and
200 Cigarettes.
... that before their movie careers took off, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were extras in the Fenway Park scene in Field of Dreams.
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... that Ben has racked up quite a few Razzie awards. In 2003 he beat out Justin Guarini for the Worst Actor award. Of course that was the year he made
Daredevil,
Gigli and
Paycheck.
... that Ben is a very good poker player. In 2004, he won the No Limit Hold'em Tournament at the California State Poker Championshipwith winnings totaling $356,400.
... that Ben hosted Saturday Night Live and did a dead on Keith Olbermann skit. Apparently hes a fan and has been studying Mr. Olbermann for years.