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Ben Shenkman

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Broadway credits include Sight Unseen, Proof (Tony Award nomination), and The Deep Blue Sea. He is known to TV audiences as Louis Ironson in the miniseries “Angels in America” (Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations), and as Dr. Jeremiah Sacani on USA Network’s “Royal Pains.” He has also had regular roles on “The Paul Reiser Show” and “Canterbury's Law,” and recurring roles on “Lights Out,” “Damages,” “Burn Notice,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and the upcoming HBO miniseries “Crime.” Film appearances include Blue Valentine, Solitary Man, Then She Found Me, Just Like Heaven, Must Love Dogs, Roger Dodger, Personal Velocity, Jesus' Son, Requiem for a Dream, and Pi.


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Ben Shenkman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Arthur Drexel

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Marsha

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Ray

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2004
Ramon

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Jonathan Waxman

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Hal

[Broadway]
1998
Philip Welch


Ben Shenkman Movies

Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Childress
Camp Stories
[ 1996 ] Yehudah
Eraser
[ 1996 ] Reporter #1
The Siege
[ 1998 ] Kaplan, INS
Pi
[ 1998 ] Lenny Meyer
Thick as Thieves
[ 1999 ] Veterinarian
Jesus' Son
[ 1999 ] Tom
30 Days
[ 1999 ] Jordan Trainer
Joe Gould's Secret
[ 2000 ] David
Requiem for a Dream
[ 2000 ] Dr. Spencer
Table One
[ 2000 ] Scott
Chasing Sleep
[ 2000 ] Officer Stewart
Roger Dodger
[ 2002 ] Donovan
People I Know
[ 2002 ] Radio Announcer
Personal Velocity
[ 2002 ] Max
Must Love Dogs
[ 2005 ] Charlie
Just Like Heaven
[ 2005 ] Brett
Americanese
[ 2006 ] Steve
Breakfast with Scot
[ 2007 ] Sam
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Freddy
Solitary Man
[ 2009 ] Peter Hartofili
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] Subject #14
Blue Valentine
[ 2010 ] Dr. Feinberg
The Key Man
[ 2011 ] Martin
Concussion
[ 2013 ] Graham Bennet
Breathe In
[ 2013 ] Sheldon
The Trial of the Chicago 7
[ 2020 ] Leonard Weingls
Forty Winks
[ 2022 ] Daryl Camacho

Ben Shenkman TV Shows

Billions
Ira, Ira Schirmer, Ira Shirmer
Ed
Frank Carr, Andy Bednarik
FBI
Assistant Director In Charge Reynolds
For The People
Roger Gunn
Law & Order
Nick Margolis, Mark Ferris
Royal Pains
Jeremiah Sacani

Ben Shenkman Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Ben Shenkman, Proof

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Ben Shenkman News


Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY .
Alex Brightman, Kelli O'Hara, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Take Part in Paul Rudd's 9th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young has announced that Paul Rudd’s 9th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:00pm. The event, which raises funds in support of SAY’s life-changing programming for young people who stutter, will take place at Bowlero Chelsea Piers in New York City.
Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran & Ben Shenkman Join OUR TOWN Staged Reading at the John W. Engeman Theater

Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Danny Burstein Joins William Atticus Parker's Debut Film FORTY WINKS

Tony winner Danny Burstein, Susan Sarandon, Justin Marcel McManus, John Turturro, Carmen Ejogo, Hart Bochner, Ben Shenkman, Leon Addison Brown, and Dan Finnerty all appear in a tale about a hypnotist blackmailed into becoming a hitman. Parker is an 18-Year Old Writer, Director, Actor, and Producer.
Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Opening Night Red Carpet

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night and BroadwayWorld was there to capture pictures.
Lena Hall, Blair Brown, Ben Feldman and More to Star in Livestreamed Works by Zakiyyah Alexander, Mando Alvarado & Others

On Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00pm EST, Play-PerView will live stream AYA or Dear Lover by Fernanda Coppel (King Liz, “How To Get Away With Murder”).  Directed by Estefania Fadul, this production will feature Raul Castillo (“Looking,” “Atypical”), Tina Huang (“Rizzoli & Isles,” “Arrow”), and Roxana Ortega (“The Casagrandes,” “American Vandal”). 
Marc Kudisch, Jessica Hecht, LaTanya Richardson and More to Star in Virtual Reading of SQUEAKY

The production, which will premiere on Guild Hall's YouTube channel on Sunday, March 28 at 7:30pm EST, is directed by Bob Balaban and features a multi-award-winning cast including Jessica Hecht, Marc Kudisch, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Ben Shenkman, and Harris Yulin.
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway. 
Alex Brightman, Michael Cerveris & More Helped THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Mark Milestone Edition

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrated its landmark tenth edition. In the biggest round yet, 28 actors were paired with the industry's top writers, who created new pieces just for them in only 24 hours. From 6 PM on, the new monologues were published, one every 15 minutes.
Michael Cerveris, Alex Brightman, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join Tenth Edition Of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES

Tonight, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrates its milestone tenth edition.
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON

My Name is Lucy Barton opened just last night, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway

On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway. 
Photo Flash: The Workmen's Circle Honors Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playwright and Screenwriter Tony Kushner

The Workmen's Circle presented activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Workmen's Circle Benefit Will Honor Tony Kushner

On December 10, The Workmen's Circle will present activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-at The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street.
Nathan Lane, Oskar Eustis, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Wright, More To Serve On Benefit Committee

The Workmen's Circle today announced the Benefit and Host Committees for the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-honoring activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, on December 10, 2018, in Manhattan.
Tony Kushner To Be Honored By Workmen's Circle

The Workmen's Circle will present activist and widely acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with the Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's 2018 Winter Benefit on December 10, 2018 in Manhattan.
ABC Renews HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, STATION 19, FOR THE PEOPLE

According to Variety, ABC has renewed the Viola Davis drama How to Get Away with Murder for a fifth season. 
Photo Coverage: American Associates of The National Theatre Host Gala Celebrating ANGELS IN AMERICA

The National Theatre and the American Associates of the National Theatre hosted an exclusive fundraising gala to celebrate the arrival of the National Theatre's acclaimed production of Angels in America, A Gay Fantasia on National Themes on Broadway on Sunday, March 11.
Photo Coverage: Let's Bowl! Friends of Second Stage Theatre Gather for the 2018 Bowling Classic

Just last night, Second Stage Theater celebrated its annual All-Star Bowling Classic on Monday, February 12th.  For over 30 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's award-winning seasons and to assist the theatre in its fund-raising efforts.

Ben Shenkman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Shenkman been in?

Ben Shenkman has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Shenkman been in?

Ben Shenkman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ben Shenkman been nominated for?

Ben Shenkman has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for "Proof."

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