American actor Ben McKenzie: biography, the creative path and personal life

Many of us Ben McKenzie is known for such TV series as "Gotham" and "Southland". However, in his creative piggy bank, many other interesting works. Do you want to know where he was born and trained? Does it consist in a legal marriage? Then we recommend reading the article.

Biography: family

Benjamin McKenzie Shenkann - so truly call our hero. He was born on September 12, 1978 in the American town of Austin, located in Texas. In what kind of family was the future hero of the series raised? To begin with, his parents have nothing to do with cinema.

Their family can be called prosperous. Ben's father was a professional lawyer. He managed to build a brilliant career - from an assistant judge to a district attorney. His mother, Mary Francis Victoria, worked for many years as an editor and reporter in a local newspaper. Benjamin has two brothers - the elder (Nate) and the youngest (Zach). In childhood, boys often fought over toys.

Childhood and youth

Ben McKenzie attended Austin High School. In the same place, the daughters of former US President George W. Bush - Jenna and Barbara - were trained. They are 1 year younger than our hero.

Teachers praised him for his exemplary behavior and good academic performance. Being a schoolboy, he was fond of sports. In the 6th grade, Ben was included in the football team. Then the boy did not think about acting career.

In 1997, Benjamin graduated from high school. Father wanted his son to follow in his footsteps. Our hero did not want to upset his parent. So he went to that university in Virginia, which was once graduated from the pope. The guy chose the faculty of international relations.

Creative activity

In the second year our hero realized that jurisprudence was not for him. Despite this, Benjamin still graduated from high school. He was awarded a bachelor's degree.

In 2001, the guy went to conquer New York. To pay for rented accommodation, food and travel in public transport, Ben McKenzie got a job as a waiter in one of the trendy restaurants. In his spare time he played in the theater. He liked everything that happened on stage and behind the scenes. Ben used in dozens of different performances, set on the works of world famous authors. He successfully copes with all the tasks that the director sets before him.

Ben McKenzie: movies

For the first time on the screens our hero appeared in 2002. He played a small role in the television series "District of Columbia". To pursue the development of his career, Ben McKenzie moved from New York to Los Angeles.

In 2003 he was offered one of the main roles in the series "Lonely Hearts". He successfully got used to the image of a young man from a poor neighborhood who ends up in the Orange County. This role brought Benjamin wide popularity and recognition of the audience. His career went up the hill.

Today, many of us know who Ben McKenzie is. Films with his participation are regularly shown by major Russian TV channels. In the actor's creative piggy bank - dozens of roles in serials and full-length films. Let's list his most vivid and successful work:

• The June Beetle (2005) is Johnny.
• "Southland" (2009-2013) - Officer Sherman.
• "Batman: Year One" (2011) - Bruce Wayne.
• "Farewell to the World" (2013) - Nick Randworth.
• "Gotham" (2014-2015 gg.) - James Gordon.

Ben McKenzie: personal life

Our hero never complained about the lack of female attention. In his youth, he often twisted novels with beautiful girls. After graduating, Benjamin became more serious about dealing with the opposite sex.

Until recently, McKenzie was in the status of a bachelor. But everything changed after his acquaintance with the American actress of Brazilian origin - Moreno Baccarin. At that time, she was married to Austin Chick. However, Ben managed to make the beauty pay attention to him. They began a stormy romance. In June 2015, Morena officially divorced her husband. Almost immediately, Benjamin proposed to her. The girl was moved to tears. She agreed.

After a couple of months Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin played a wedding. Our hero took her son's family from the first marriage. At the end of September 2015, fans of the pair learned another pleasant news: the couple will soon become parents. Well, for them you can only rejoice.

Finally

Now you know what path to fame did Benjamin McKenzie. He has established himself as a true professional. We wish him family happiness and more interesting roles!