Ben McKenzie Net Worth: How Much is the Gotham Star Worth?

What is Ben Mckenzie Net Worth?

Ben McKenzie Net Worth is USD 13 Million as of 2022.

Biography

Ben McKenzie is a popular Hollywood actor and director, who was born in Austin, United States on 12 September 1978. He is well-recognized for TV Series ‘The OC and ‘Southland’. He acted in several movies such as Junebug in 2005, 88 Minutes in 2007, and Line of Duty in 2019.   He got many Teen Choice award nominations. According to the wealth source, the current net worth of Ben is $ 13 million.

Timeline

Early Life

Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (Ben McKenzie) was born on 12 September 1978 in Austin, United States. He is an English, Dutch-Jewish, and Scottish descent. He is the son of the lawyer Pieter Meade Schenkkan and his mother Mary Frances who worked as a writer, professor, and journalist. Ben grew up with his two brothers Zack and Nate. His uncle and second cousin are actors. He has done graduation in Economics and International Relations from the University of Virginia in 2001. He played football as a wide receiver while attending High school. After graduation, he shifted to New York where he worked in several part-time jobs. During this time, he participated in Williamstown Theatre Festival and Summer Stock Theater. He also performed in several Off-Off-Broadway productions.

Career

At 23 age, he relocated to Los Angeles and he got a job of waiting tables and stayed with his actor friend Ernie Sabella’s apartment. In 2003, Ben was hired for a role in the TV series The OC, where he played the role of Ryan Atwood. The show became famous and his performance earned many Teen Choice Awards nominees.

In 2005, he played a role in the movie ‘Junebug’, winning more than twenty awards. Ben Mckenzie acted in ‘Snakes on a Plane (Pacific Air Flight 121)’ in 2006 and later co-starred with AI Pacino in the film ‘88 Minutes’ in 2007. In 2008, Mckenzie played a highlighting role in the movie ‘Johnny Got His Gun’. Ben Mckenzie played another character, a police officer Ben Sherman in the film Southland which premiered on NBC in 2009. He also appeared in ‘The Eight Percent,’ a short film. The film won the Delta Air Lines Fly-in movie contest. In 2010, Benjamin appeared in a role in Off Broadway’s, The Glass Menagerie for two months. He also performed in the Batman Prequel TV show ‘Gotham’ in 2014, as the character of James Gorden.

Ben McKenzie made his directorial debut in the series ‘These Delicate & Dark Obsessions’. He also directed one episode of ‘Gotham’ ‘One of My Three Soups’. He wrote ‘The Demons Head’ the 4^th episode of the 4^th season of ‘Gotham’. He appeared in the 1^st season of ‘The Accidental Wolf ‘series in 2017. In 2019, he got a role in the movies such as Line of Duty and The Report before starring on Broadway in Grand Horizons.

Highlights

• The OC (2003)
• Southland (2009)
• Gotham (2014)
• Teen Choice Awards (Nominee)
• Bravo Otto Award (Best Male TV Star) (2006)

Favorite Quotes from Ben Mckenzie  

“I’ve always been kind of a loner. Continue to be. So, in that sense, Ryan and I are the same. I played football in Texas, but I didn’t really hang out with the jocks. I did honors courses, but I didn’t hang out with those kids, either. I sort of had my own group I hung with occasionally, but I’ve always been kind of by myself.” – When asked about his high school experience. – Ben Mckenzie

“It’s against type in the sense of my background, but it’s with type in the sense that I am a loner who’s new to this business and skeptical about a lot of it.” When discussing the differences between Ryan Atwood and himself. – Ben Mckenzie

“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. – Ben Mckenzie

“I’ve always been kind of a loner. Continue to be.” –Ben McKenzie

Keys Life Lessons from Ben Mckenzie 

• Hard work
• Integrity
• The effort is the best indicator of interest

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary

Ben Mckenzie also known as Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan, is a famous Hollywood actor as well as director. He is well known for his starring TV roles as Ryan Atwood in ‘The OC ‘, Ben Sherman in ‘Southland’ and James Gorden in the crime drama ‘Gotham’. Ben Mckenzie won a Bravo Otta Germany award for Best Male Television Star in 2006. He received several awards in his acting career. Ben McKenzie has a net worth of around $ 13 Million.

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