Ben Affleck is receiving a lot of attention after winning 1 million USD with "Jeopardy!" champion Jamie Ding in the US version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire".
The entire prize money will be donated by the actor to the Eastern Congo Initiative charity founded by him.
Besides the moment of victory on television, Ben Affleck has long been considered one of the multi-talented and successful artists in Hollywood with his mark in acting, screenwriting, directing and film production.
Ben Affleck was born in 1972 in California (USA), started acting at an early age but only really stepped into the ranks of Hollywood stars in 1997 with "Good Will Hunting".
The film co-written and co-starred by him and Matt Damon, won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The two also won the Golden Globe Award in the same category, creating a major turning point in their careers.
After the success of "Good Will Hunting", Ben Affleck became a sought-after face in Hollywood with a series of outstanding works such as "Gone Girl", "Armageddon", "Shakespeare in Love", "Pearl Harbor", "The Sum of All Fears" and "Changing Lanes". Among them, "Armageddon" grossed over 550 million USD worldwide, while "Shakespeare in Love" won an Oscar for Best Picture.
However, the Hollywood actor's career was not always smooth. Movies like "Daredevil", "Gigli" or "Jersey Girl" did not meet expectations in terms of revenue and quality, causing his name to have a period of stagnation. Instead of continuing to pursue commercial roles, the actor born in 1972 switched to directing and quickly proved his ability in a new field.
In 2007, he debuted as a director with "Gone Baby Gone". The film received much praise from professionals and paved the way for "The Town" (2010), a work in which Affleck directed and starred.
The peak of Ben Affleck's coaching career came with "Argo" (2012). The film recreating the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) hostage rescue operation in Iran won the Oscar for "Best Picture", and also brought the male actor the Golden Globe and BAFTA awards in the "Best Director" category. The success of "Argo" helped him be considered one of Hollywood's outstanding filmmakers.
In parallel with his directing work, Affleck still maintains his presence on screen. He is widely known to audiences for his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", "Justice League" and "The Flash". Despite causing much controversy, this is still one of the most memorable roles in the actor's career.
In recent years, Ben Affleck has continued to participate in projects such as "The Last Duel" and "Hypnotic", and also directed and starred in "Air" (2023). The film tells about the historic partnership between Nike and basketball legend Michael Jordan, receiving many positive reviews from critics.
In addition to artistic activities, Ben Affleck also co-founded Artists Equity film studio with close friend Matt Damon and actively participated in charity activities through the Eastern Congo Initiative since 2010. Donating the entire 1 million USD prize money from the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" program continues to show his long-standing commitment to community activities.
After nearly 40 years of operation, Ben Affleck owns 2 Oscar statuettes, 3 Golden Globe Awards, 2 BAFTA awards and many prestigious film awards. From a young actor who caused a stir with "Good Will Hunting", he has successfully built a career in all four roles: actor, screenwriter, director and producer, becoming one of Hollywood's multi-talented artists.
