Ben McKenzie

Acting

Born September 12, 1978 · Austin, Texas, USA

2 films as director · Active 2014–2026

Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama The O.C. (2003–2007), Be…

Known for

The Daily Show

1996

Late Show with David Letterman

1993

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

Conan

2010

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

Directed(2)

2026Everyone Is Lying to You for Money

Acting(47)

2026Motor CityKent

Film

2026Everyone Is Lying to You for MoneySelf

Film

2025BloatJack Reynolds

Film