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Famous as :
Actor, writer, editorBirth Name :
Caleb Casey AffleckBirth Date :
August 12, 1975Birth Place :
Falmouth, Massachusetts, USASpouse :
Summer Phoenix (actress-model, since 3-Jun-06)Claim to fame :
As Morgan O'Mally in "Good Will Hunting" (1997)
Hollywod Celebs Sign on to Lend a Helping Hand for Cancer Telethon
July 29, 2008 02:07:02Acting, singing, and hosting are not the only things many of Hollywood celebrities could do. In real life, they actually can do more, taking part in cancer telethon for example. Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, and Charlize Theron are just some of the public figures who have agreed to lend a helping hand for the project.
They will be joined by fellow celebs, including American Idol champion David Cook, Christina Applegate, Meryl Streep, Sally Field, Lance Armstrong, Josh Brolin, Casey Affleck, and America Ferrera, all of whom have signed on to help work the phonebank during an upcoming benefit for Stand Up to Cancer, slated for September 5 later this year. The event will be simultaneously aired on ABC, CBS and NBC to raise money for cancer research and treatment.
Ben Affleck's Younger Brother to Star in 'The Kind One'?
February 06, 2008 02:02:47Tom Epperson-written drama "The Kind One" may have found its leading man on Casey Affleck. Variety reported that the acclaimed 32-year-old actor has been attached to star in the period nior drama project.
Based on Epperson's novel published on January 22, 2008, "One" sees the story of an amnesiac who finds out that he is working for a mobster and falling in love to the girlfriend of the gangster. The film is said to be set in Los Angeles in 1930. According to Variety, the script will be penned by Epperson himself when the writers' strike is over.
Casey Affleck and Wife Summer Phoenix Celebrated the Birth of Their Second Son
January 16, 2008 11:01:01Casey Affleck is a father for the second time. The actor and his wife Summer Phoenix welcomed their second child into the world, a son, it has been reported.
A representative for Casey did confirm the news, yet no other details on the newborn baby being made public.
Winners Named for the 11th Annual TFCA Awards
December 19, 2007 04:12:53Enables "No Country for Old Men" to continue its winning streak during this award season, the Toronto Film Critics Association granted the crime thriller drama four honors of its 2007 TFCA Awards on Tuesday, December 18, making the flick come out as top winner in the competition.
Deemed the Best Picture, the Miramax Films release also picked up Best Director and Screenplay for brothers Joel and Ethan Coen while bringing star Javier Bardem the best supporting actor trophy for his portrayal of Anton Chigurh.
Film Honorees Named at the 12th Satellite Awards
December 18, 2007 10:12:07Finally picking up the best out of a slew of lauded titles and names, the International Press Academy (IPA) listed out on Sunday evening (Dec. 16) recipients of this year's Satellite Awards, giving away most honors to teen pregnancy drama "Juno."
The Fox Searchlight release gloriously scooped up three major kudos in total, notably that of the Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical. Two others went to Ellen Page as the Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical and Diablo Cody as the recipient of best original screenplay.
28th London Critics' Circle Film Awards Nominees Listed
December 14, 2007 05:12:14Celebrating its 28th anniversary in honoring the best in film-making, the London Critics' Circle has officially revealed the contenders for the 2008 ALFS Awards, giving most nominations to both "Control" and "Atonement."
The two pictures each scores eight nods that include Attenborough Award for British Film of the Year and British Director of the Year, but neither of them are in the running for top prize Film of the Year. The latter slot lists out titles like "No Country for Old Men", "There Will Be Blood", "Zodiac", "The Bourne Ultimatum", and "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" instead.
Young Stars to Get Honored at 2008 Santa Barbara Film Fest
December 13, 2007 04:12:03It's now turn for young names to get presented with prestigious honor. Organizers of the Santa Barbara Film Festival have announced that they will bestow Virtuosos Award to the likes of James McAvoy, Casey Affleck, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, and Amy Ryan.
The prize was established this year to recognize performances of a select group of young actors. The pack reportedly will receive the trophy during a tribute ceremony held on January 30, 2008 at Santa Barbara's Lobero Theater.
The 11th Annual Hollywood Awards Recipients Took Honors
October 23, 2007 05:10:39Movies of various genres and celebrated figures in Hollywood claimed their prizes yesterday, October 22, 2007 as Hollywood Film Festival organizers held the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony at Los Angeles' Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Scoring the most was musical feature "Hairspray" for it saw star John Travolta take home the Hollywood Supporting Actor of the Year title with producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron accepting the Hollywood Producers of the Year Award. As part of the flick's cast,
Travolta was also granted the Hollywood Ensemble Musical Comedy of the Year honor alongside other members like Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley, Brittany Snow, Amanda Bynes, and Nikki Blonsky.
Hollywood Couple Casey Affleck and Summer Phoenix Expecting Child No. 2
September 10, 2007 04:09:21
Good tidings came from Casey Affleck and wife Summer Phoenix as spokeswoman for the actor, Rebecca Feferman, announced Saturday, September 8 that the couple are now expecting their second child together.
"They're very happy and excited about the new addition to their family," Feferman said to The Associated Press.
Al Pacino Will Join the "Ocean's Thirteen" Cast
April 26, 2006 01:04:35
The star-studded cast of "Ocean's Thirteen" becoming even more perfect as veteran actor Al Pacino has officially signed on to star in. Some other movie stars on board including George Clooney, Ellen Barkin, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, and Shaobo Qin.
Of action thriller comedy genre, the story of "Ocean's Thirteen" continuing criminal exploits of Danny Ocean and his crew of crooks. And just like the two earlier installments in the series, this third installment will still be directed by Steven Soderbergh. Filming is said to start on July 21 with the flick slated for a summer 2007 release.
More on the Cast of "Gone, Baby, Gone"
April 20, 2006 03:04:21
Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan will be joined by new cast, which happens to be Ed Harris, to star in the upcoming "Gone, Baby, Gone". It is a drama mystery flick, which is about to be directed by Ben Affleck.
Based on an adaptation of Dennis Lehane novel of the same title, "Gone, Baby Gone" is a story about a two detectives in search of a 4-year-old girl that has been kidnapped in Boston's underworld.
Ocean's Thirteen Set for A July 21 Start Date
March 27, 2006 04:03:16
The highly anticipated action flick "Ocean's Thirteen" has been set for a July 21 start date. That's according to Warner Bros. Pictures and producer Jerry Weintraub. Filming reportedly will take place primarily on five soundstages on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, where a fully operational casino will be built.
Steven Soderbergh is back directing the returning cast members George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner and Elliott Gould, with Ellen Barkin set as the third film's new leading lady.
