Ben Affleck Does Dad Duty Before Heading to Work

Ben Affleck chats on the phone as he drops his kids off at school on Tuesday morning (September 27) in Brentwood, Calif.

The 44-year-old actor and director looked buff and showed off his growing scruff as he headed off to a meeting.

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Earlier this week, Ben was spotted grabbing breakfast with estranged wife Jennifer Garner after an early morning drop-off at school.

Up next on Ben‘s film slate is The Accountant, which is set to be released on October 14.

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