Benjamin McKenzie
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Benjamin McKenzie (born Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan on September 12, 1978) is an American actor. He is the star of the television series The O.C., playing Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen who is relocated from Chino, California to Newport Beach, with the help of his lawyer, Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher).
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Biography
McKenzie grew up in Austin, Texas and attended the University of Virginia, where he majored in Foreign Affairs and Economics. His uncle is the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan. His mother, Frances, is also a prize-winning poet.
Credits
- "Life is a Dream" (Off-Broadway play)
- "Street Scene" (Williamstown Theatre Festival)
- "The Blue Bird" (Williamstown Theatre Festival)
- "Measure for Measure" (University of Virginia)
- "Zoo Story" (University of Virginia)
- "The O.C." (FOX)
References
FOX.COM O.C. Cast Bios: Benjamin McKenzie (http://www.fox.com/oc)