Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-08-12
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA
- Children: (divorced, 2 children) Atticus Affleck
- Parents: Chris Anne Affleck (Boldt)
- Professions: Actor, Director, Writer
Casey Affleck, yeah, that guy’s been quietly killing it in Hollywood for years. He’s not out there chasing the biggest blockbusters or making a ton of noise, but man, when he shows up in a movie, you know it’s gonna be something special. The dude snagged an Oscar for “Manchester by the Sea,” and honestly, that performance? Gut-punch stuff. You could almost feel every ounce of pain he carried in that role—no wonder everyone was raving about him. Before that, he blew up thanks to “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.” That film might not have been a box office smash, but critics lost their minds over it, and Casey got all kinds of nominations. He’s got this knack for playing guys who are a little bit broken, a little complicated—makes you root for him even when he’s making terrible decisions. He’s also been in some wild stuff—“Gone Baby Gone” (directed by his big bro Ben), “Out of the Furnace,” “Interstellar” with Nolan (yeah, he’s got range). Plus he’s not just acting; dude’s written, directed, and produced, like with that weird, almost prank-like “I’m Still Here” with Joaquin Phoenix. You never really know what he’s gonna do next. Lately, he’s taken on stuff like “A Ghost Story,” “Light of My Life,” and he’s popping up in “Oppenheimer” and “Slingshot.” Seriously, if you want a guy who dives deep into messy, real characters, Affleck’s your dude. He just makes it all look so damn real.
reference nYeah, everyone knows Ben Affleck, but his younger brother Casey? Honestly, the guy’s got chops. He’s not just riding big bro’s coattails either—he’s bagged some seriously meaty roles. Remember “Manchester by the Sea”? That was Casey, not Ben. Totally gutted everyone in the theater with that one. Also, he popped up in “Gone Baby Gone,” which, fun fact, Ben actually directed. So, a little family teamwork there. But Casey’s vibe is way different. He leans more into those raw, emotional characters—you know, the ones who look like they haven’t slept in a week and might just break your heart. He’s got this quiet intensity, not flashy, but man, it sticks with you. And if you dig into his filmography, you’ll notice he’s not afraid to take weird, indie projects either. He’s carved out a space for himself, totally separate from his brother’s Hollywood saga.
Honestly, when a guy throws out a line like that about his family—saying they’d back him even if he wanted to be a Martian in banana peels, hooking up with ashtrays and snacking on tree bark—you know you’re not dealing with some cookie-cutter character. That’s the sort of wild, offbeat energy that runs through this story. It’s not just about animal rights or activism, though that’s in the DNA. It’s about pushing boundaries, being unapologetically weird, and having people in your corner who will nod along no matter how far off the rails you go. The movie leans into humor and absurdity, but there’s heart there too—family not just tolerating your quirks but cheering them on. You get these moments where the lead’s outrageous imagination crashes right up against the ordinary, and everything just feels a bit more alive, a bit more possible. It’s a celebration of radical acceptance, really, dressed up in the most ridiculous packaging.
August 12, 1975
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Yes, Atticus Affleck
Chris Anne Affleck (Boldt) and Surekha
49 years old