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Ben McKenzie stars as rookie patrol officer Ben Sherman in NBC's new drama series "Southland." Benjamin McKenzie is best known for playing Ryan Atwood on FOX's "The O.C."

Benjamin McKenzie was born and raised in Texas. Following graduation from the University of Virginia where he was a Foreign Affairs and Economics major, Benjamin McKenzie moved to New York to pursue acting.

In New York, Benjamin McKenzie appeared off-Broadway in "Life is a Dream" at the Soho Repertoire. Additionally, Benjamin McKenzie performed in numerous productions at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including "Street Scene" and "The Blue Bird," and at the University of Virginia, in "Measure for Measure" and "Zoo Story," before moving to Los Angeles.

Benjamin McKenzie starred in the critically acclaimed independent ensemble drama "Junebug," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last year.

Most recently, Ben McKenzie starred opposite Al Pacino in the thriller "88 Minutes," and received praise for his solo turn in the independent film "Johnny Got His Gun," based on a novel by Dalton Trumbo.






BENJAMIN MCKENZIE: FACTS

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Age: 31 years old
Birthday: September 12, 1978
Height: 5' 9"
Full Name / Real Name: Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan
Birthplace: Austin, TX