American actor Casey Affleck was born on August 12, 1975 in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Casey is the younger brother of Ben Affleck.
He made his film debut in the 1995 dark comedy, To Die For, starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Nicole Kidman. He has appeared in many notable films including Good Will Hunting, Ocean's Eleven, and The Last Kiss.
In 2007, Casey starred in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford opposite Brad Pitt. Affleck received a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for his performance as Robert Ford. That same year, Casey played the lead role in Gone Baby Gone, a film directed by his brother. He is married to Summer Phoenix, brother of Joaquin, and the couple has two children.
Did you know…
- He almost had his left arm amputated when he was five
- He and his brother have identical tattoos on their right shoulder
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- He is a vegan
- He is a member of PETA
- His best friend is Joaquin Phoenix
- His favorite color is hazel
