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Ben McKenzie Biography
Ben McKenzie is one of the most popular and richest Actor who was born on September 12, 1978 in Austin, Texas, United States.
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978), is an American actor, writer, and director. His first high profile role was in 2003, starring as Ryan Atwood in the television series The O.C. and subsequently starred as Ben Sherman in Southland. From 2014 to 2019, he starred as James Gordon in the television series Gotham, for which he also wrote and directed episodes. McKenzie’s first starring role in a feature film was in the 2008 film adaptation of Dalton Trumbo’s Johnny Got His Gun. He also appeared in the films Junebug and 88 Minutes, and voiced Batman in Batman: Year One. In January 2020, McKenzie made his Broadway debut in the Bess Wohl play Grand Horizons.
For middle school, he attended St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, where he was friends and flag football teammates with future Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees. He attended Stephen F. Austin High School, playing wide receiver and defensive back for the school’s football team. From 1997–2001, he attended the University of Virginia, his father and paternal grandfather’s alma mater, where he majored in foreign affairs and economics. He uses his middle name as his stage name to avoid confusion with actor Ben Shenkman.
| Name | Ben McKenzie |
| First Name | Bill |
| Last Name | Switaj |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | September 12 |
| Birth Year | 1978 |
| Place of Birth | Austin |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Zack Schenkkan, Nate Schenkkan |
| Spouse | Morena Baccarin |
| Children(s) | Frances Laiz Setta Schenkkan, Arthur |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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At age twenty-three, he moved to Los Angeles where he waited tables and slept on the floor of his friend Ernie Sabella’s apartment. He was soon cast as Ryan Atwood in The O.C. On August 5, 2003, Fox premiered the television series, about affluent teenagers with stormy personal lives in Orange County, California. The show became an overnight success and made McKenzie famous. His performance in The O.C. earned him “Choice Breakout TV Star – Male” and “Choice TV Chemistry” nominations in the Teen Choice Awards and “Choice TV Actor – Drama/Action Adventure” and “Choice TV Actor: Drama” wins. McKenzie reportedly earned between about $15,000 and $25,000 per episode throughout the show’s run.
Ben McKenzie Net Worth
Ben McKenzie is one of the richest Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben McKenzie's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan was born on September 12, 1978 in Austin, Texas. He is of Dutch Jewish, English, and Scottish descent. He is one of three sons born to Frances Victory Schenkkan, a poet, and Pieter Meade Schenkkan, an attorney. His middle name, McKenzie, is his paternal grandmother’s maiden name. His grandfather, Robert F. Schenkkan, was a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and worked with President Lyndon B. Johnson on passing the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. He is a nephew of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Actor |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
While appearing in The O.C., McKenzie made his feature film debut in Junebug alongside Amy Adams and Embeth Davidtz. The film was nominated for “Best International Film” and “Outstanding Ensemble Acting” in the Amanda Awards and won the Sarasota Film Festival award for “Outstanding Ensemble Acting”. It also received high praise at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. According to Production Weekly, McKenzie was set to star in the thriller Snakes on a Plane, formerly known as Pacific Air 121, but later dropped out to film 88 Minutes, which starred Al Pacino.
The O.C. was the first time McKenzie played what The New York Times later described as the “quiet, guarded leading man” role he would repeatedly portray. As a result of the show’s success, McKenzie appeared in magazines including People, In Touch Weekly and Us Weekly. He was ranked No. 5 in Independent Online’s “100 Sexiest Men Alive” and twice appeared on Teen People magazine’s annual list of “25 Sexiest Stars under 25”. McKenzie was also voted one of InStyle’s “10 Hottest Bachelors of Summer” in July 2005. The O.C. dropped in ratings dramatically during its third and fourth seasons, and ended in early 2007.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Ben McKenzie height 5 ft 8 in Bill weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
After graduating college in 2001, McKenzie moved to New York City where worked in part-time jobs and performed in some off-off-Broadway productions. During this period, he also participated in summer stock theater and the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
McKenzie starred as rookie police officer Ben Sherman on the NBC drama Southland, which premiered on April 9, 2009. The show was canceled while in production on its second season. TNT bought the rights for the show and showed the seven episodes that had been produced. The show was subsequently renewed. However, the show was once again canceled after the fifth season.
Who is Ben McKenzie Dating?
According to our records, Ben McKenzie married to Morena Baccarin . As of December 1, 2023, Ben McKenzie’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Ben McKenzie. You may help us to build the dating records for Ben McKenzie!In 2008, McKenzie earned critical acclaim for his solo performance in the “live on stage, on film” version of Dalton Trumbo’s 1939 novel Johnny Got His Gun, his first starring role in a feature film. He stars as Joe Bonham, a role previously played by James Cagney, Jeff Daniels, and Timothy Bottoms. The movie premiered at the Paramount Theater in Austin, McKenzie’s hometown, while he was filming the pilot for Southland.
Facts & Trivia
Bill Ranked on the list of most popular Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben McKenzie celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.
In 2009, he appeared in the short movie The Eight Percent. The movie won the Delta Air Lines Fly-in Movie Contest and entered as an official selection on the Tribeca Film Festival’s Short film category.
What happened to Ben McKenzie?
Ben McKenzie (Ryan Atwood) The actor moved on to star in other TV dramas, including Gotham — of which he also directed and wrote episodes — and Southland. He appeared in films such as Line of Duty, Some Kind of Beautiful and Decoding Annie Parker. He made his Broadway debut in Grand Horizons in 2020.
What ethnicity is Ben McKenzie?
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan was born in Austin, Texas. He is of Dutch-Jewish, Scottish, and English descent.
How old is Ben McKenzie?
43 years (September 12, 1978)
Who did Ben McKenzie date?
Ben McKenzie The former Gotham star started dating Morena Baccarin (who appeared in three episodes of The O.C.) in 2015. They tied the knot in June 2017 and share two children: daughter Frances, born in March 2016, and son Arthur, born in March 2021.
Why The O.C. was Cancelled?
The low ratings led to its cancellation in early 2007, even after an online petition that gained over 700,000 signatures. The O.C. has been broadcast in more than fifty countries worldwide. The series has also been released on DVD as well as on iTunes and streaming service HBO Max.
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