Ben McKenzie

Born: 1978-09-12

Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor 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 Gordon on the crime drama Gotham (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 film Junebug (2005), before appearing in films including 88 Minutes (2007), Goodbye World (2013), Some Kind of Beautiful (2014), and Line 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.


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as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Released: 2011-09-27

A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham...

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Some Kind of Beautiful

as Brian
Released: 2015-07-16

By day, Richard Haig is a successful and well-respected English professor at renowned Trinity...

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Line of Duty

as Dean Keller
Released: 2019-12-25

Frank Penny is a disgraced cop looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's...

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The Report

as Scrubbed CIA Officer
Released: 2019-09-12

The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's...

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88 Minutes

as Mike Stempt
Released: 2007-02-14

Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after...

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Goodbye World

as Nick
Released: 2013-06-15

When a mysterious cyber-attack cripples civilization, a group of old college friends and lovers...

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I Want You Back

as Leighton's Dad
Released: 2022-02-10

Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids,...

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Junebug

as Johnny
Released: 2005-08-03

On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is...

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Decoding Annie Parker

as Tom
Released: 2014-05-02

The lives of a breast-cancer patient and a researcher who is trying to prove a genetic link to...

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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

as Self
Released: 2017-11-18

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison...

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Johnny Got His Gun

as Joe Bonham
Released: 2008-10-22

The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First...

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Adventures in the Sin Bin

as Michael
Released: 2012-06-08

Brian is a private school student who routinely lends his van out so fellow students can have...

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The Advocates

as Henry Bird
Released: 2013-02-03

Revolves around a female lawyer and a male ex-con who team as victim advocates and go to the...

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Bloat

as Jack
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A military officer stationed in Turkey while his wife is vacationing in Japan with their kids....

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Desperate Souls

as uncredited
Released: 2005-10-04

Long protected by dark shadows and hidden by secrets, a tattered book of unspeakable power that...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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JAG

as Petty Officer Spencer
First aired: 1995-09-23

Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge...

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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self
First aired: 2005-01-03

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Gotham

as Jim Gordon
First aired: 2014-09-22

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

as uncredited
First aired: 1988-09-05

A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The O.C.

as Ryan Atwood
First aired: 2003-08-05

Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to...

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Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

as Odnarb (voice)
First aired: 2010-07-12

This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove,...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Himself
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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The Reichen Show

as Self
First aired: 2005-11-11

A list of celebrity interviews and sensational topics.

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Southland

as Ben Sherman
First aired: 2009-04-09

A raw and authentic look into the Los Angeles crime scene, going far inside the lives of cops,...

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The District

as Tim Ruskin
First aired: 2000-10-07

The District is a television police drama which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1,...

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Punk'd

as Self
First aired: 2003-03-17

What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their...

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Men At Work

as Bryan
First aired: 2012-05-24

Men at Work is an American comedy series that airs on TBS. The series was created by Breckin...

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The Accidental Wolf

as Cast
First aired: 2020-11-26

A mysterious call from a dying stranger upends Katie Bonner's life and sends her down a...

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MADtv

as Ryan Atwood
First aired: 1995-10-14

MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The...

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