Ben Affleck's early life and educational background laid the foundation for his future in acting and filmmaking.
Birth
August 15, 1972
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt was born in Berkeley, California.
Family Background
Late 1970s
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.
Early Acting Career
1984-1988
Affleck starred in the PBS educational series "The Voyage of the Mimi".
Education
1986-1999
Affleck briefly attended the University of Vermont and Occidental College but left before graduating to focus on acting.
