Ben McKenzie
Biography: 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), Ben Sherman on the crime drama Southland (2009–2013), and James Gordon on the crime drama Gotham (2014–2019). After graduating in Economics and International Relations at the University of Virginia, he moved to New York in order to devote his attention to acting. There he received first in off-Broadway productions different roles, before moving to Los Angeles and was hired there for a starring role in the television series The OC, with the fourth season came to an end on 22 February 2007. For his portrayal of Ryan Atwood in the series he won several awards between 2003 and 2007. He made his film debut in the Academy Award-nominated film Junebug (2005), before appearing in films including 88 Minutes (2007), Goodbye World (2013), Some Kind of Beautiful (2014), and Line of Duty (2019). He has been married to actress Morena Baccarin since 2017; they have 2 children. His uncle is actor and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan; his second cousin is actress Sarah Drew.
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Birthday: September 12, 1978
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Junebug
2005-08-03
Junebug
Overview: On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-08-03
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88 Minutes
2007-02-14
88 Minutes
Overview: Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm enjoys a reputation as one of the most sought-after profilers around. His expert testimony has resulted in the conviction of many criminals, including serial killer Jon Forster. On the eve of Forster's execution, one of Gramm's students is murdered in a vicious copycat crime, and Gramm himself receives an ominous message informing him that he has less than 90 minutes to live.
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-14
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Batman: Year One
2011-09-27
Batman: Year One
Overview: A wealthy playboy named Bruce Wayne and a Chicago cop named Jim Gordon both return to Gotham City where their lives unexpectedly intersect.
Genres: Action Animation Crime Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-27
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Desperate Souls
2005-10-04
Desperate Souls
Overview: Long protected by dark shadows and hidden by secrets, a tattered book of unspeakable power that was written by the ancient druids has survived on the Earth for centuries. But when a group of young orphans stumble upon the book and unleash its vengeful power through a bloody and selfish act, they could endanger the unsuspecting teens enjoying a weekend camping trip in the woods -- or jeopardize their own lives.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-04
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I Want You Back
2022-02-10
I Want You Back
Overview: Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-02-10
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Adventures in the Sin Bin
2012-06-08
Adventures in the Sin Bin
Overview: Brian is a private school student who routinely lends his van out so fellow students can have sex in it. When he is invited to become friends with Tony, the school's big man on campus, he hopes to get some romantic pointers so that he might use his van himself with dream girl Suzie. Things become more complicated, however, when he discovers Tony is sleeping with Suzie himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-08
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Goodbye World
2013-06-15
Goodbye World
Overview: When a mysterious cyber-attack cripples civilization, a group of old college friends and lovers retreat to a remote country cabin, where they must cope with an uncertain future while navigating the minefield of their shared past.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-15
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Some Kind of Beautiful
2015-07-16
Some Kind of Beautiful
Overview: By day, Richard Haig is a successful and well-respected English professor at renowned Trinity College in Cambridge. By night, Richard indulges his own romantic fantasies with a steady stream of beautiful undergraduates. But Richard has grown tired of the game and is looking for something more meaningful and lasting. So when Kate, Richard’s tanned, athletic, 25-year-old American girlfriend tells him that she is pregnant, Richard is thrilled. He looks forward to having a family of his own, being a father his children could be proud of, not some sex-fueled bobcat. There is only one problem. Richard’s not in love with Kate. Richard is in love with Kate’s sister, Olivia. He had been in love with her ever since he first saw her.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-07-16
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Johnny Got His Gun
2008-10-22
Johnny Got His Gun
Overview: The story of a young American soldier hit by an artillery shell on the last day of the First World War. The film takes place in the mind of a quadruple amputee who has also lost his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. Regaining consciousness, 20 year-old Joe Bonham slowly discovers that while his brain is healthy and able to reason, the rest of his body is irreparably shattered, leaving him forever trapped within the confines of his own imagination. He struggles valiantly to find some way to communicate with the outside world. Tapping his head in Morse code he breaks through and pleads with his caretakers to be put on display as a living example of the cost of war.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-22
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Bloat
2025-03-07
Bloat
Overview: After a near-death drowning accident, a young boy's family is horrified to discover he has become possessed by a legendary demon from the depths of the lake. As the family races against time to save the boy's soul, the evil monster inside the child tears the family apart as it seeks to destroy everyone in its path.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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Decoding Annie Parker
2014-05-02
Decoding Annie Parker
Overview: The lives of a breast-cancer patient and a researcher who is trying to prove a genetic link to cancer intersect in a groundbreaking study.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-02
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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
2017-11-18
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
Overview: Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the special features stand-up performances, sketches and short films.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-18
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The Advocates
2013-02-03
The Advocates
Overview: Revolves around a female lawyer and a male ex-con who team as victim advocates and go to the edge of the law to right wrongs and fight for the underdog.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-02-03
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Line of Duty
2019-12-25
Line of Duty
Overview: Frank Penny is a disgraced cop looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava Brooks, whose live-streaming news channel is broadcasting Frank's every move.
Genres: Thriller Crime Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-25
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The Report
2019-09-12
The Report
Overview: The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-12
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