Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

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Birthday: 
12 September 1978, Austin, Texas, USA
Birth Name: 
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan
Height: 
173 cm
Ben McKenzie was born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan in Austin, Texas on September 12, 1978, to Mary Frances (Victory), a poet, and Pieter Meade Schenkkan, an attorney. His uncle is playwright Robert Schenkkan. Ben is of Dutch Jewish (from his paternal grandfather), English, and Scottish descent. He attended Austin High School, and played wide receive... Show more »
Ben McKenzie was born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan in Austin, Texas on September 12, 1978, to Mary Frances (Victory), a poet, and Pieter Meade Schenkkan, an attorney. His uncle is playwright Robert Schenkkan. Ben is of Dutch Jewish (from his paternal grandfather), English, and Scottish descent. He attended Austin High School, and played wide receiver and defensive back for the school's football team. From 1997-2001, he attended the University of Virginia, where he majored in Foreign Affairs and Economics.McKenzie got into acting during his first few years at the University of Virginia, where he appeared in "Measure for Measure" and "Zoo Story." After graduation he moved to New York and appeared off-Broadway in "Life is a Dream" at the SoHo Rep. Additionally, he performed in numerous productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including "Street Scene" and "The Blue Bird." He relocated to Los Angeles in late 2001. His early TV appearances included roles on The District, JAG and Mad TV.In 2003, FOX premiered the television series The O.C., about affluent teenagers with stormy personal lives who reside in scenic Orange County, California. The show became an overnight success and it put McKenzie on the map as Ryan Atwood.While appearing in 'The O.C.', McKenzie made his feature film debut in 'Junebug' opposite Amy Adams. The film received high praise at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. He also appeared in a pivotal role in the 2007 film '88 Minutes', which starred Al Pacino. McKenzie's first starring role in a feature film was in the 2008 indie release 'Johnny Got His Gun.' The movie premiered at the Paramount Theater in Austin, TX, McKenzie's hometown, prior to playing art houses where it garnered excellent reviews for his solo performance.April 9, 2009 NBC replaced the long-running series 'E.R.' after 15 years with a new cop drama, Southland, starring McKenzie as rookie police officer Ben Sherman.McKenzie is playing Jim Gordon in the Batman-themed series Gotham (2014), beginning in September 2014. Show less «

Ben McKenzie's FILMOGRAPHY

Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 22

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Watch What Happens: Live - Season 21

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Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 21

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 9

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Late Night with Seth Meyers - Season 11

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Watch What Happens: Live - Season 20

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Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 20

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I Want You Back

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Late Night with Seth Meyers - Season 10

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Watch What Happens: Live - Season 19

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Conan - Season 11

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Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 19

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Watch What Happens: Live - Season 18

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Conan - Season 10

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Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 18

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Late Night with Seth Meyers - Season 8

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Watch What Happens: Live - Season 17

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Conan - Season 9

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Gotham - Season 5

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Real Time with Bill Maher - Season 17

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The Report

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Season 5

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The Late Late Show with James Corden - Season 5

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Ben McKenzie'S roles

Bruce Wayne
Bruce Wayne
Mike Stempt
Mike Stempt
Brian
Brian
Tom
Tom
Nick Randworth
Nick Randworth
Officer Ben Sherman
Officer Ben Sherman
James Gordon
James Gordon
Ryan Atwood
Ryan Atwood
James Gordon
James Gordon