Ben Foster Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | October 29, 1980 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Spouse | Laura Prepon |
Ben Foster is an American actor whose tremendous acting skills put even some of the mainstream stars to shame. His method acting and desire to get right into the skin of the characters have helped him deliver some memorable performances. He has a penchant for western movies and his performances in 3:10 to Yuma and Hell or High Water are counted amongst his finest performances. However, that doesn’t mean he struggles with other roles. He was immense in his portrayal of Lance Armstrong in The Program. And, his preparation for the role that involved even copying Armstrong’s sitting style and peddling style on cycle, was a testament to the efforts he puts in the preparation of his roles.
Born Name
Benjamin A. Foster
Nick Name
Ben, Goat Boy
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
At the age of 14, Ben attended the Interlochen Theater Arts Summer Program in Interlochen, Michigan.
Ben Foster dropped out of high school at the age of 16 as he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He had previously attended the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Steven Foster (Restaurant Owner)
- Mother – Gillian Kirwan (Restaurant Owner)
- Siblings – Jon Foster (Younger Brother) (Actor and Musician)
- Others – Abraham Frank Foster (Paternal Grandfather), Celia Segal (Paternal Grandmother), Paul F. Jackson (Maternal Grandfather), Sophie Louise Jones (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Ben Foster is represented by Beverly Hills-based United Talent Agency.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ben Foster has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ashkenazi ancestry on his father’s side. While on his mother’s side, he is of French, English, Irish, Scottish, and distant Welsh descent.
Hair Color
Blonde (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Blonde Hair
- Goatee beard
Religion
He was raised in a Jewish household. He even had a Bar Mitzvah. However, his religious views as an adult aren’t known.
Best Known For
- Being cast in the role of Charlie Prince in the popular western film, 3:10 to Yuma, which had Russell Crowe and Christian Bale in the leading roles
- Having played one of the leading roles in the crime thriller movie, Hell or High Water
- Being cast in important roles in popular movies such as The Punisher, X-Men: The Last Stand, The Mechanic, and Kill Your Darlings
First Film
In 1996, he made his theatrical film debut as Travis in the crime thriller movie, Kounterfeit.
First TV Show
In 1996, Ben Foster made his first TV show appearance as Tucker James in the Disney Channel series, Flash Forward.
Personal Trainer
To prepare for the role of the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong in the biographical drama, The Program, Ben followed a special workout regime. He started with weight lifting sessions in the gym followed by the focused cycling routines.
He even worked with Armstrong’s former mechanic and nutritionist to attain a perfect physique for the role. Foster was so obsessed about getting the role right that he even took performance enhancement drugs like Armstrong.
Ben Foster Favorite Things
- Bands – Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Radiohead
- Actress – Gena Rowlands
- Actor – Gary Oldman, Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Movies – Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964), Husbands (1970), The Jerk (1979), All That Jazz (1979), The Iron Giant (1999)
Source – IMDb
Ben Foster Facts
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