Casey Affleck
Casey Affleck is a renowned American actor, filmmaker, and producer recognized for his captivating performances and commitment to independent cinema. Affleck's breakout role came in Andrew Dominik's critically acclaimed character drama, "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" (2007). His performance as Robert Ford, a young man consumed by a complex cocktail of admiration and resentment for the notorious outlaw Jesse James (portrayed by Brad Pitt), earned him widespread recognition, including Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. He solidified his critical acclaim with a starring role in his brother Ben Affleck's directorial debut, "Gone, Baby, Gone" (2007). This gripping neo-noir followed two Boston-based private detectives searching for an abducted young girl. Affleck's performance, showcasing both vulnerability and determination, further cemented his reputation as a rising dramatic force. The following decade saw Affleck continue to diversify his roles, venturing outside the realm of independent drama to blockbuster productions. He was seen in Christopher Nolan's ambitious sci-fi epic "Interstellar" (2014) alongside an ensemble cast including Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. Affleck also appeared in Scott Cooper's gritty crime thriller, "Out of the Furnace" (2013), where he shared the screen with Christian Bale. His versatility continued to shine with his performance in the independent film "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" (2013), showcasing a quieter, more brooding side to his acting talents. That same year, Affleck turned his attention to production, establishing The Affleck/Middleton Project with John Powers Middleton as a platform to develop and produce a diverse array of film and television projects. Affleck's directorial work came to fruition with the release of the mockumentary "I'm Still Here" (2010), which he directed, wrote, and produced, featuring Joaquin Phoenix in a performance art piece that blurred the lines between fiction and reality. This experimental project demonstrated Affleck's willingness to challenge conventional storytelling formats. In 2016, Affleck returned to the spotlight with his career-defining performance in Kenneth Lonergan's profoundly moving drama, "Manchester by the Sea." His portrayal of Lee Chandler, a grief-stricken man coping with immense loss, earned him the Academy Award for Best Actor. This raw and unforgettable performance cemented Affleck's status as one of the industry's finest dramatic actors. Affleck has continued to take on challenging projects that have pushed his boundaries as an actor. Most recently, he starred opposite Elisabeth Moss in the psychological thriller "Light of My Life" (2019), which he also wrote and directed. His upcoming projects include a pivotal role in Christopher Nolan's highly-anticipated "Oppenheimer" (2023), where he portrays theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer himself. Affleck is also slated to star in "Slingshot" (2024), a science fiction thriller set in space. IMDb mini bio by: yusufpiskin
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Slingshot as John
- 2024 · The Instigators as Cobby
- 2023 · A Saturday Night Live Christmas Special as
- 2023 · Dreamin' Wild as Donnie Emerson
- 2023 · Oppenheimer as Boris Pash
- 2021 · Every Breath You Take as Phillip
- 2021 · The World to Come as Dyer
- 2021 · The Eisen Hour as Himself - Guest
- 2019 · Our Friend as Matthew Teague
- 2019 · Light of My Life as Dad
- 2018 · The Old Man & the Gun as John Hunt
- 2017 · A Ghost Story as C
- 2016 · Manchester by the Sea as Lee Chandler
- 2016 · Triple 9 as Chris Allen
- 2016 · The Finest Hours as Ray Sybert
- 2015 · Unity as Narrator (voice)
- 2015 · Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as Self
- 2015 · Inside 'Interstellar' as Self - 'Tom'
- 2014 · Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as Self
- 2014 · Interstellar as Tom Cooper
- 2014 · Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- 2013 · Out of the Furnace as Rodney Baze Jr.
- 2013 · Ain't Them Bodies Saints as Bob Muldoon
- 2012 · ParaNorman as Mitch Downe (voice)
- 2011 · Tower Heist as Charlie Gibbs
- 2010 · WWII in HD: The Air War as Joe Armanini (voice)
- 2010 · I'm Still Here as Casey Affleck
- 2010 · The Killer Inside Me as Lou Ford
- 2008 · The Assassination of Jesse James: Death of an Outlaw as Self
- 2007 · The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford as Robert Ford
- 2007 · Gone Baby Gone as Patrick Kenzie
- 2007 · Ocean's Thirteen as Virgil Malloy
- 2006 · The Last Kiss as Chris
- 2005 · Lonesome Jim as Jim
- 2004 · Ocean's Twelve as Virgil Malloy
- 2003 · Saltlake Van Sant as Himself
- 2003 · Real Time with Bill Maher as Himself
- 2002 · Gerry as Gerry
- 2001 · Ocean's Eleven as Virgil Malloy
- 2001 · Soul Survivors as Sean
- 2001 · American Pie 2 as Tom Myers
- 2000 · Attention Shoppers as Jed
- 2000 · Hamlet as Fortinbras
- 2000 · Committed as Jay
- 2000 · Drowning Mona as Bobby Calzone
- 1999 · American Pie as Tom Myers (uncredited)
- 1999 · Desert Blue as Pete Kepler
- 1999 · 200 Cigarettes as Tom
- 1997 · Good Will Hunting as Morgan O'Mally
- 1997 · Chasing Amy as Little Kid
- 1997 · Floating as Prep #1
- 1996 · Race the Sun as Daniel Webster
- 1995 · To Die For as Russel Hines
- 1990 · The Kennedys of Massachusetts as Robert Kennedy
- 1988 · LIVE with Kelly and Mark as
- 1988 · Lemon Sky as Jerry
- 1975 · Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
- Future · Stoner as William Stoner
- Future · The Smack as Rowan Petty
- Future · Call Black Horse as