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- Born: September 26, 1968
- Birthplace: New York
- Wife: Lauren Greilsheimer
- Bachelor's degree from Brown University
- Master of Fine Arts From New York University
- Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for his work in Angels in America
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Ben Shenkman is an American actor who has worked in movies, TV shows and plays. His TV career began in the 1993 season of Law & Order, but didn't take off until his performance as Louis Ironson in the 2003 HBO adaptation of Tony Kushner's play Angels in America, a role that earned him both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Shenkman's film career has included a lead role in 1999's 30 Days, and small parts in Quiz Show, Eraser and The Siege, as well as two films by director Darren Aronofsky—1998's π (Film|π and 2000's Requiem for a Dream. Though Shenkman has played a number of gay roles, including the 2007 film Breakfast With Scot, he is straight himself, and has been married since 2005 to Lauren Greilsheimer. Shenkman plays a principal role in the program Canterbury's Law.
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Ben Shenkman Questions
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In Season four of Lost, "Ben" goes to war. Was Ben, once a Billionare? 1 AnswerI don't think that Ben changed the rules - the island did when it allowed Ben's daughter, Alex, to die. That's when Ben says "he changed the rules". Then Ben ... read more -
What are the best cocktails you can make with Ben and Jerrys ice cream? 2 AnswersHere are a few cocktails you can make using Ben and Jerry's ice cream: 1. Death by Chocolate Ingredients: * 2 scoops of any Ben and Jerry's chocolate ice cream ... read more -
In Lost Season Three, "Who is Jacob"? Why does Ben take orders from Jacob? 1 AnswerWho is Jacob? That is a question many LOST fans would like answered. So far we believe Jacob is the leader of the Others. In the Hatch, Ben referred to Jacob... read more
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Ben Shenkman Timeline
- Note: The IMDb links in this timeline have pop-ups.
- 1968: Born on September 26 in New York City, New York
- 1998: PI - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1998: The Seige - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2001-2003: Ed - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2003: Angels in America - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2005: Just Like Heaven - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1993-2005: Law & Order - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2006: Love Monkey - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2008: Canterbury's Law - IMDb Listing | Wikipedia
- 2008: Love Shack - IMDb Listing
- 2008: Brief Interviews with Hideous Men - IMDb Listing
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