Ben Affleck Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Ben Affleck’s Net Worth?

Ben Affleck, an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director, holds a net worth of $150 million. Rising to fame with “Good Will Hunting,” which he co-wrote with childhood friend Matt Damon, the duo won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the movie. Ben also secured a Best Picture Academy Award for “Argo.” Throughout his career, Ben has amassed hundreds of millions in salary earnings. Notably, he earned $15 million from the film “Paycheck” in 2003, before additional bonuses.

Major Paydays

Ben Affleck has commanded substantial paychecks as a leading man. His early success with “Good Will Hunting” landed him and Matt Damon $300,000. Later projects like “Reindeer Games” brought him $6 million, while “Pearl Harbor” only fetched $250,000. He earned $10 million for both “Changing Lanes” and “The Sum of All Fears,” $11.5 million for “Daredevil,” and $12.5 million for “Gigli,” despite their lack of success.

Dunkin Donuts Super Bowl Salary

Ben appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts in 2023, earning $10 million for the 30-second spot. The commercial garnered over 7 billion media impressions, leading to a record-breaking sales day for the company. Ben not only starred in the ad but also contributed to the concept and had his production company, Artists Equity, co-produce and direct the commercial.

Early Life

Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt, born on August 15, 1972, in Berkeley, California, to Chris and Tim Affleck, has a family background deeply immersed in the arts. His mother, a schoolteacher, and his father, an aspiring playwright who juggled various jobs, settled in Cambridge with their two sons, Ben and Casey. Growing up, Ben attended theater performances and was even introduced to acting auditions through a local casting agent, a friend of his mother’s.

Ben’s friendship with Matt Damon, which began at age eight, further fueled his passion for acting. The two took acting classes together and eventually ventured into Hollywood hand-in-hand.

Early Career

Ben’s entry into professional acting came at age seven in a local independent film. Subsequently, he starred in PBS children’s shows and made appearances in TV specials and movies during his teenage years. Notable early roles include “Against the Grain” and “Dazed and Confused.”

After graduating in 1990, Ben landed minor roles in films like “Daddy,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “School Ties,” often cast as a jock or bully due to his physique. His big break came with “Good Will Hunting.”

“Good Will Hunting”

Co-written with Matt Damon, “Good Will Hunting” marked a significant milestone in Ben’s career. The script emerged from Damon’s class assignment at Harvard and later evolved into a full screenplay in Los Angeles. Securing Miramax’s support, the film was released in 1997 to critical acclaim, propelling Ben and Matt into stardom.

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Collaboration with Matt Damon

Ben and Matt’s enduring friendship and shared career aspirations drove them to work together from an early age. Collaborating on various projects, the duo’s bond strengthened as they pursued their acting dreams.

Out in the industry, a shared bank account was used by them to consolidate all earnings from acting gigs, utilizing those funds for transportation expenses to audition locations. In 1998, the establishment of their production company, Pearl Street Films, set the stage for further ventures. Subsequently, another production company, LivePlanet, was formed. Among LivePlanet’s accomplishments was the success of the documentary TV series “Project Greenlight,” geared towards providing aspiring filmmakers with opportunities to direct their debut feature films. As of today, they jointly operate Artists Equity, an independent production firm dedicated to equitable profit-sharing among stakeholders. Affleck serves as the CEO and envisions an exclusive working relationship with the company focused on filmmaking.

### Collaboration with Kevin Smith

Ben Affleck has collaborated extensively with director Kevin Smith over the years. Their working relationship and friendship commenced in 1995 with Ben’s supporting role in Smith’s movie “Mallrats.” Following this, Affleck secured a leading role in Smith’s subsequent film, “Chasing Amy.” Notably, Ben has featured in all of Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse films, including “Dogma,” “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” “Clerks II,” and “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”

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