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Ben Shenkman
Birth at
26 September 1968
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Ben Shankman was born on September 26, 1968 in New York, USA. According to Ben, he grew up in a family with European-Jewish traditions. At the moment, perhaps, he can be called an actor who played a huge number of roles of diligent doctors. Ben Shankman graduated from Brown University, and in 1993 received a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University. In 1994, his acting career began. Ben appeared in a small role in the film by Robert Radford “Televictorina”, and as a guest played in the
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Ben Shankman was born on September 26, 1968 in New York, USA. According to Ben, he grew up in a family with European-Jewish traditions. At the moment, perhaps, he can be called an actor who played a huge number of roles of diligent doctors.
Ben Shankman graduated from Brown University, and in 1993 received a Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University. In 1994, his acting career began. Ben appeared in a small role in the film by Robert Radford “Televictorina”, and as a guest played in the series.
Law and Order . Ben Shankman then starred in the film adaptation of Tony Kasher's Theatre play Angels in America. Playing the role of a gay man of Jewish origin, who has to break up with his partner because he has AIDS, Shankman received high reviews from critics and a Golden Globe nomination. At the same time, Ben Shankman began working in the theater. During the 90s, he successfully performed on the theatrical stage and played episodic roles in cinema, among which it is worth noting “The Washer” (1996) and
Requiem for a dream" (2000). In 2000, Ben Shankman played a supporting role in the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Proof. In 2001, the actor was awarded a Tony Award for this role.
2005 was a particularly productive year for Ben Schenkman. He has appeared in films such as "Love to Dogs Is Obligatory," "Between Heaven and Earth," and "Breakfast with Scott" (a gay film made in Canada. The NHL has officially approved the hockey team's symbolism and name, which is featured in the footage). And in 2010, we saw Ben Shankman.
Michael Douglas In the movie "Sexaholic" and with Ryan Gosling in "Blue Valentine", which premiered at the festival "Sundence".
In addition to his constant work in theater and film, Ben Shankman manages to play in television shows on FOX and FX. He can be seen in the series "Grey's Anatomy", "Black Mark", "To death beautiful" and others.