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Ben McKenzie

Actor / Film Producer / Economist / Screenwriter / Writer | * 09/12/1978 (45) | Austin, Texas (United States of America (USA))
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Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor, author and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama The O.C. (2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama Southland (2009–2013), and James "Jim" Gordon on the crime drama Gotham (2014–2019). McKenzie made his film debut in the Academy Award-nominated film Junebug (2005), before appearing in films including 88 Minutes (2007), Goodbye World (2013), Some Kind of Beautiful (2014), and Line of Duty (2019). In 2020, he made his Broadway debut in the Bess Wohl play Grand Horizons. Outside of acting, McKenzie is noted for his critical commenta... ()
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Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan(born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles asRyan Atwoodon the teen dramaThe O.C.(2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama Southland (2009–2013), andJames Gordonon the crime dramaGotham(2014–2019).After graduating in Economics and International Relations at the University of Virginia, he moved to New York in order to devote his attention to acting. There he received first in off-Broadway productions different roles, before moving to Los Angeles and was hired there for a starring role in the television series The OC, with the fourth season came to an end on 22 February 2007. For his portrayal of Ryan Atwood in the series he won several awards between 2003 and 2007.He made his film debut in the Academy Award-nominated filmJunebug(2005), before appearing in films including88 Minutes(2007),Goodbye World(2013),Some Kind of Beautiful(2014), andLine of Duty(2019).He has been married to actress Morena Baccarin since 2017; they have 2 children. His uncle is actor and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan; his second cousin is actress Sarah Drew.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Talk-Shows

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A college professor who moonlights as a forensic psychiatrist for the FBI, receives a death threat claiming he has only 88 minutes to live. ...

88 Minutes

R

2007 | 2.9/5 | 1h 48min
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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A raw and authentic look into the Los Angeles crime scene, going far inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The show centers on four main characters: Officer John Cooper, a s ...

Southland

TV-14

2009 | 4.0/5 | 42min per episode
Drama
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Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of ...

The O.C.

TV-14

2003 | 3.9/5 | 42min per episode
Drama
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Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise fro ...

Gotham

TV-14

2014 | 3.8/5 | 43min per episode
Drama, Crime, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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Movies with Ben McKenzie as Actor(14)

as Leighton's Dad2022 I Want You Back
as Scrubbed CIA Officer2019 The Report
as Dean Keller2019 Line of Duty
as himself2017 Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Brian2015 Some Kind of Beautiful
as Tom2014 Decoding Annie Parker
as Nick2013 Goodbye World
as Henry Bird2013 The Advocates
as Michael2012 Adventures in the Sin Bin
as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)2011 Batman: Year One
as Joe Bonham2008 Johnny Got His Gun
as Mike Stemp2007 88 Minutes
2005 Desperate Souls
as Johnny2005 Junebug

TV Shows/Series with Ben McKenzie as Actor(20)

as Cast2020 The Accidental Wolf
as himself2015 The Late Late Show with James Corden
as James "Jim" Gordon2014 Gotham
as Odnarb (voice)2010 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
as Ben Sherman2009 Southland
as himself2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as himself2005 The Reichen Show
2003 Abby
as himself2003 Punk'd
as himself2003 Real Time with Bill Maher
as himself2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Ryan Atwood2003 The O.C.
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as himself2001 Good Day Live
as Tim Ruskin2000 The District
as himself1997 The View
as Ryan Atwood1995 MADtv
as Petty Officer Spencer1995 JAG
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark

TV Shows/Series with Ben McKenzie as Crew(2)

Directing/Director2014 Gotham
Writing/Writer2014 Gotham

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Full Name: Benjamin McKenzie
Born: Tuesday, 09/12 1978 (September) in Austin, Texas (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 45 years + 228 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: University of Virginia, Austin High School, St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Spouses (current/former): Morena Baccarin
Related to: Robert Schenkkan
Other names for Ben McKenzie (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Benjamin McKenzie"
"Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan"
Ben McKenzie frequently works together with these people:
Ashton Kutcher (12x, Actor)
Tyra Banks (11x, Actress)
Susan Sarandon (10x, Actress)
Martin Short (10x, Actor)
Wanda Sykes (10x, Actress)
Howie Mandel (10x, Actor)
LeAnn Rimes (10x, Actress)
Vivica A. Fox (9x, Actress)
William Shatner (9x, Actor)
Patricia Heaton (9x, Actress)
Sheryl Crow (9x, Actress)
Scott Z. Burns (3x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1649, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/09/2024