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Benjamin McKenzie (Schenkkan) was born in Austin, Texas on September 12, 1978. 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... See full bio »

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Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan
in Austin, Texas, USA
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2013 The Advocates (TV movie) (filming)
Henry Bird
 
2013 Goodbye World (post-production)
Nick
 
2013 Men at Work (TV series)
Bryan
– Tyler the Pioneer (2013) … Bryan
 
2009-2013 Southland (TV series)
Officer Ben Sherman
– Reckoning (2013) … Officer Ben Sherman
– Chaos (2013) … Officer Ben Sherman
– The Felix Paradox (2013) … Officer Ben Sherman
– Heroes (2013) … Officer Ben Sherman
– Bleed Out (2013) … Officer Ben Sherman
See all 43 episodes »
 
2013 Decoding Annie Parker
Tom
 
2012 Sin Bin
Michael
 
2011 Batman: Year One (video)
Bruce Wayne (voice) / Batman (voice)
 
2011 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (TV series)
Odnarb
– The Wild Brood (2011) … Odnarb (voice)
 
2011 The Blisters: How Four Became Three (short)
Dave
 
2009 The Eight Percent (short)
John Keller
 
2008 Johnny Got His Gun
Joe Bonham
 
2003-2007 The O.C. (TV series)
Ryan Atwood
– The End's Not Near, It's Here (2007) … Ryan Atwood
– The Night Moves (2007) … Ryan Atwood
– The Shake Up (2007) … Ryan Atwood
– The Case of the Franks (2007) … Ryan Atwood
– The Groundhog Day (2007) … Ryan Atwood
See all 92 episodes »
 
2007 88 Minutes
Mike Stempt (as Benjamin McKenzie)
 
2005 Junebug
Johnny
 
2004 MADtv (TV series)
Ryan Atwood
– Episode #9.22 (2004) … Ryan Atwood
 
2003 JAG (TV series)
Petty Officer Spencer
– Empty Quiver (2003) … Petty Officer Spencer (as Benjamin McKenzie)
 
2002 The District (TV series)
Tim Ruskin
– Faith (2002) … Tim Ruskin (as Benjamin McKenzie)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2011 The Blisters: How Four Became Three (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2013 Conan (TV series)
Himself
– The All-Girl Sausage Party (2013) … Himself
 
2010-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode #8.237 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #6.123 (2010) … Himself
– Episode #6.122 (2010) … Himself (credit only)
– Episode #6.101 (2010) … Himself (credit only)
 
2012 Big Morning Buzz Live with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Jackie Collins/Ben McKenzie/Matt Nathanson (2012) … Himself
 
2003-2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 1 March 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode #17.224 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 2003 (2003) … Himself (as Benjamin McKenzie)
 
2009-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.109 (2012) … Himself (uncredited)
– Episode #7.75 (2009) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2003-2011 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Ellen's Valentines Day Show (2011) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 2 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 23 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
See all 6 episodes »
 
2004-2010 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
– Episode dated 3 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 April 2009 (2009) … Himself (also archive footage)
 
2009 Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 April 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Every Monday Matters (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 Bravo Supershow (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004-2005 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 2 August 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004-2005 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.5 (2005) … Himself
– Episode #3.1 (2004) … Himself
 
2005 Total Request Live (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #12.193 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The O.C.: A Day in the Life (TV special documentary)
Himself / Ryan Atwood
 
2004 The O.C.: Obsess Completely (TV movie)
Himself / Ryan Atwood
 
2004 The Teen Choice Awards 2004 (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 The 2003 Billboard Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Total Request Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 2003 (2003) … Himself (as Benjamin McKenzie)
 

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Personal Details

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Benjamin McKenzie | Benjamin Schenkkan

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

"I don't like the whole trend of people in the business treating marriage like entertainment. It's either for publicity value or because they're bored. Because they haven't done a movie in a few months, they get married instead." - On Young Hollywood weddings. See more »

Trivia:

His paternal grandparents both did some acting when they were young. His 22-year-old brother Nate is a Yale graduate working in avant-garde theater in New York. Younger brother Zack, 19, is attending Pomona College, a half-hour away from Los Angeles, and still pondering his future. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo