Ben McKenzie



First NameBenjamin
Last NameMcKenzie
Full Name at BirthBenjamin McKenzie Schenkkan
Other NamesBen Mckenzie
Age33
Date of BirthSeptember 12, 1978
BirthplaceAustin, Texas
Height5' 8½" (174 cm)
BuildAthletic
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown - Light
Star SignVirgo
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolAustin High (graduated 1997)
UniversityUniversity of Virginia, bachelor`s degree 2001.
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FameRyan Atwood on The O.C.
Official Websitebenjamin-mckenzie.org
FatherPieter Schenkkan (attorney)
MotherMary Frances Victory (poet-writer)
Brother(s)Nate (older brother)
Zack (younger brother)
Favorite PeopleJ.m. Coetzee (Author)
William Manchester (Author)
Favorite MoviesThe Natural [1984]
Swingers [1996]
Dazed And Confused [1993]
Favorite TV ShowsThe Oc
Favorite BandsOutkast
Johnny Cash
Willie Nelson
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Fefe Dobson
Imogen Heap
Favorite BooksEmpire Falls (Richard Russo) [2001]
Favorite PlacesAustin, Texas
Favorite FoodsGrilled Pork Rips
Favorite ColorsBlue, Purple, Green (evergreen), Black (clothes), Red, Grey
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Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978), better known as Benjamin McKenzie, is an American actor and producer. He is best known for playing Ryan Atwood in the television series The O.C. and for playing Ben Sherman in Southland. He appeared in the films 88 Minutes and Junebug, which earned him a Sarasota Film Festival nomination. His first starring role in a feature film was in the 2008 indie release Johnny Got His Gun which garnered excellent reviews for his solo performance. He most recently starred in the NBC police drama series, Southland, as police officer Ben Sherman. The show was canceled by NBC but the cable network TNT has picked up the show and renewed it for a third season.


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Filmography

Selected Ben McKenzie film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2011
The Blisters: How Four Became Three
Dave

2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
Odnarb

2010
Sin Bin
Michael

2009
Southland
Officer Ben Sherman

2009
The Eight Percent
John Keller

2008
Johnny Got His Gun
Joe Bonham

2007
88 Minutes
Mike Stempt

2005
Junebug
Johnny

2003
The O.C.
Ryan Atwood

2000
The District
Tim Ruskin

1995
JAG
Petty Officer Spencer

1995
MADtv
Ryan Atwood

Producer Credits

2011
The Blisters: How Four Became Three
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