The name Ben Affleck is very familiar to movie goers world wide. Besides his exceptional acting ability and classic good looks, Ben Affleck is known for his often turbulent personal life as well. Did you know that Ben has a younger brother named Casey Affleck with an impressive acting resume as well? Currently appearing in the major motion picture Gone Baby Gone, Casey Affleck is finally starting to get the media attention formally reserved for the older Affleck brother. Here are some interesting facts about Casey Affleck.
Child Of The Seventies. Caleb Casey Affleck arrived in this world on August 12, 1975.
New England Roots. Casey Affleck was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Working Class Roots. Casey Affleck’s mother, Chris Affleck was a teacher and his father Timothy held down several different jobs while Ben and Case were growing up in Massachusetts. Timothy Affleck worked as a drug counselor, auto mechanic and a bar tender. Undoubtedly both Ben and Casey Affleck saw their hardworking parents do whatever it took to support the family and gleaned a strong work ethic from their example.
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree. Casey Affleck’s father, Timothy was also an actor who performed with the Theater Company of Boston. Apparently, their father’s love of acting made quite the impression on both Affleck boys.
Not Just A Pretty Face. Casey Affleck attended George Washington University and also Columbia University in New York. He majored in Physics, Astronomy and Philosophy. Although unlikely, if his acting career happens to hit a dead end, Casey will surely have a successful career in the world of academia.
First Celluloid Appearance. Casey Affleck’s first movie appearance was in the movie, “To Die For,” which also starred the very talented Nicole Kidman and Joaquin Pheonix. Joaquin Pheonix and Casey Affleck formed a strong friendship from working on this project together. This friendship would later be very significant in Casey’s personal life.
Brotherly Love. Brother Ben Affleck directed Casey in “Gone Baby Gone,” but this was not the first time the Affleck brothers worked together. They both appeared in Kevin Smith’s “Chasing Amy” and the Oscar winner, “Good Will Hunting.” “Good Will Hunting” was the movie that catapulted Ben Affleck and also Matt Damon to success. It would take a few more years for Casey Affleck to catch the eye of the American public as an acting force to be reckoned with.
Keeping Good Company. Along with Ben, Matt Damon and Joaquin Pheonix, Casey Affleck has also worked alongside such Hollywood powerhouses as George Clooney, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. Casey appeared in the ultra successful “Ocean’s Eleven,” along with it’s two sequels.
Bilingual. Casey Affleck is fluent in Spanish as a result of living in Mexico for a time as a child.
Personal Life. Casey Affleck’s buddy Joaquin Pheonix introduced him to his sister, Summer. After a courtship that lasted for six years, the two were married on the third of June in 2006. The happy couple are the proud parents of a son, named Indiana August and are expecting their second child. Summer Pheonix is also the sister of River Pheonix who tragically died of a drug overdose on the sidewalk in front of the Viper Room in Hollywood, California in the early 1990’s. Joaquin Pheonix was with his brother at the time and placed the call to 911 after unsuccessfully trying to revive his brother.
Animal Lover. As a young boy, Casey Affleck owned and cared for many pets including cats, snakes and turtles. As an adult, his love for animals has taken a more proactive turn. Casey Affleck is a vegan and is involved with PETA.
With critical acclaim and Oscar buzz already surrounding “Gone Baby Gone,” Casey Affleck’s star is rising to dizzying heights. A rock solid career and a stable home life with his wife, baby and one on the way, Casey Affleck seems to be the new Hollywood golden boy.
Sources: www.wikipedia.org
