Ben Shenkman stars in "The Paul Reiser Show" on NBC as Jonathan and in FX's "Lights Out" in the recurring role of Mike Fumosa. Shenkman also stars in the movie "Blue Valentine," alongside Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, as Dr. Feinberg.
Ben Shenkman starred in the HBO miniseries "Angels In America," receiving Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal of "Louis Ironson." Other television credits for Shenkman include an arc as Judy Greer"s love interest on "Love Monkey" and recurring roles on "Damages," "Burn Notice," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" and "Ed." Ben Shenkman also starred as Russell Krauss on FOX's "Canterbury's Law."
Shenkman appeared in the feature films "Just Like Heaven," "Must Love Dogs," "Personal Velocity," "Roger Dodger," "Requiem For a Dream," "Jesus" Son," "Pi" and "Quiz Show," among others. Other films include Helen Hunt"s directorial debut, "Then She Found Me"; "The Key Man" with Brian Cox; "Breakfast with Scot" with Tom Cavanagh; and "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men," directed by John Krasinski.
On Broadway, Shenkman received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in "Proof" opposite Mary-Louise Parker. He also starred with Laura Linney in "Sight Unseen."
A New York native, Shenkman lives in Manhattan with his wife.
Ben Shenkman starred in the HBO miniseries "Angels In America," receiving Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal of "Louis Ironson." Other television credits for Shenkman include an arc as Judy Greer"s love interest on "Love Monkey" and recurring roles on "Damages," "Burn Notice," "Law & Order," "Law & Order: Trial by Jury" and "Ed." Ben Shenkman also starred as Russell Krauss on FOX's "Canterbury's Law."
Shenkman appeared in the feature films "Just Like Heaven," "Must Love Dogs," "Personal Velocity," "Roger Dodger," "Requiem For a Dream," "Jesus" Son," "Pi" and "Quiz Show," among others. Other films include Helen Hunt"s directorial debut, "Then She Found Me"; "The Key Man" with Brian Cox; "Breakfast with Scot" with Tom Cavanagh; and "Brief Interviews with Hideous Men," directed by John Krasinski.
On Broadway, Shenkman received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in "Proof" opposite Mary-Louise Parker. He also starred with Laura Linney in "Sight Unseen."
A New York native, Shenkman lives in Manhattan with his wife.