However, his first big hit behind the camera came with his follow-up, the Will Ferrell-starringElf.
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Ben Affleck largely has one person to thank for his career renaissance Ben Affleck.
He has multiple turns in the directors chair planned.
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Since then, hes continued to direct and star in many films, most recentlySuburbiconandMoney Monster,respectively.
Washington made his debut with 2002sAntwone Fisher,a biopic in which Washington also starred.
He followed that up with 2007sThe Great Debaters, another film in which he both starred and directed.
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He began appearing in uncredited and minor roles until his lead role in 1964’sA Fistful of Dollars.
Since then, hes directed dozens of films, including two Best Picture Oscar winners,UnforgivenandMillion Dollar Baby.
Most recently, he helmed the Oscar-nominatedAmerican Sniper,his highest grossing film(unadjusted for inflation).
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He has also continued to act, and will appear next in 2019’sThe Mule, whiche is also directing.
She followed it up with 2017’sI Do… Until I Don’t.
He does appear to be slowing down, however if not necessarily by choice.
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Various actors who have worked with the director havedonated their salariesto organizations supporting women orpublicly stated their regrets.
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