Ben Affleck's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future in acting and filmmaking.
August 15, 1972
Birth
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born in Berkeley, California.
Late 1970s
Family Background
Affleck grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a mother who was a school district employee and teacher, and a father who worked in various roles including drug counselor, social worker, and actor.
1984-1988
Early Acting Career
Affleck starred in the PBS educational series "The Voyage of the Mimi".
1986-1999
Education
Affleck briefly attended the University of Vermont and Occidental College but left before graduating to focus on acting.
