Casey Affleck
Biography
Caleb Casey McGuire Affleck-Boldt, known professionally as Casey Affleck, is an American actor born on August 12, 1975, in Falmouth, Massachusetts. He is recognized for his work in film and television, having earned various accolades throughout his career, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He is the younger brother of actor Ben Affleck. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, accumulating 69 known credits in acting. His professional history includes a diverse range of roles in both independent cinema and major film franchises, reflecting his long-standing presence in the industry since his childhood.
Career overview
Casey Affleck began his acting career as a child, appearing in the 1988 PBS television film Lemon Sky. He later collaborated with director Gus Van Sant on several projects, including To Die For in 1995, Good Will Hunting in 1997, and Gerry in 2002. During this period, he also appeared in Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's film series, which spanned from 2001 to 2007. In 2006, he took on a role in Steve Buscemi's independent comedy-drama Lonesome Jim.
The year 2007 marked a significant breakthrough in Affleck's career when he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. This recognition solidified his standing within the film industry and followed his consistent work in both independent and mainstream productions. Throughout his career, he has maintained a steady output of performances, contributing to his total of 69 known credits. His filmography demonstrates a range of work that includes high-profile ensemble pieces and character-driven independent dramas, reflecting his evolution from a child actor to an award-winning performer.
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- The Instigators (2024) as Cobby
- The Instigators (2024) Writer
- Slingshot (2024) as John
- Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes (2024) as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
- Oppenheimer (2023) as Boris Pash
- Dreamin' Wild (2023) as Donnie Emerson
- Dreamin' Wild (2023) Executive Producer
- The World to Come (2021) as Dyer
- The World to Come (2021) Producer
- Every Breath You Take (2021) as Phillip
- Every Breath You Take (2021) Executive Producer
- The Eisen Hour (2021) as Self - Guest
- Light of My Life (2019) as Dad
- Light of My Life (2019) Director
- Light of My Life (2019) Writer
- Light of My Life (2019) Producer
- Our Friend (2019) as Matthew Teague
- The Old Man & the Gun (2018) as John Hunt
- A Ghost Story (2017) as C
- Manchester by the Sea (2016) as Lee Chandler
- The Finest Hours (2016) as Ray Sybert
- Triple 9 (2016) as Chris Allen
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Inside 'Interstellar' (2015) as Self - 'Tom'
- Unity (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- I Am Dying (2015) Executive Producer
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Interstellar (2014) as Tom
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Listen Up Philip (2014) Thanks
- Out of the Furnace (2013) as Rodney Baze Jr.
- Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) as Bob Muldoon
- ParaNorman (2012) as Mitch Downe (voice)
- Tower Heist (2011) as Charlie Gibbs
- I'm Still Here (2010) as Casey Affleck
- I'm Still Here (2010) Director
- I'm Still Here (2010) Producer
- I'm Still Here (2010) Writer
- I'm Still Here (2010) Editor
- I'm Still Here (2010) Director of Photography
- The Killer Inside Me (2010) as Lou Ford
- WWII in HD: The Air War (2010) as Joe Armanini (voice)
- The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw (2008) as Self
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Virgil Malloy
- Gone Baby Gone (2007) as Patrick Kenzie
- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) as Robert Ford
- The Last Kiss (2006) as Chris
- Lonesome Jim (2005) as Jim
- Ocean's Twelve (2004) as Virgil Malloy
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Saltlake Van Sant (2003) as Self
- Gerry (2002) as Gerry
- Gerry (2002) Editor
- Gerry (2002) Writer
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) as Virgil Malloy
- American Pie 2 (2001) as Tom Myers
- Soul Survivors (2001) as Sean
- A Better Tomorrow (2001) as Joey DeLuca
- Committed (2000) as Jay
- Drowning Mona (2000) as Bobby Calzone
- Hamlet (2000) as Fortinbras
- Attention Shoppers (2000) as Jed
- American Pie (1999) as Tom Myers (uncredited)
- 200 Cigarettes (1999) as Tom
- Desert Blue (1999) as Pete Kepler
- Good Will Hunting (1997) as Morgan O'Mally
- Chasing Amy (1997) as Little Kid
- Floating (1997) as Prep #1
- Race the Sun (1996) as Daniel Webster
- To Die For (1995) as Russel Hines
- The Kennedys of Massachusetts (1990) as Robert Kennedy
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Lemon Sky (1988) as Jerry
- American Playhouse (1982) as Jerry
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Sesame Street (1969) as Casey Affleck
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Bitcoin as Craig Wright
- Wild Game as Jack Irigaray
- Fencer Producer
- Stoner as William Stoner
- The Smack as Rowan Petty
- Boston Strong