Ben Affleck Shaves Beard at Oscars After-Party Seattle Post-Intelligencer Copyright 2013 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:30 am, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 According to E! News, the Argo director, producer and star shaved off the lucky beard at an Oscars after-party at Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood. Oscars fashion hits and misses Though he was snubbed for Best Director, Argo went on to win Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards, prompting Affleck to give a heartfelt acceptance speech.