Ben Chaplin

Infobox actor
bgcolour =
name = Ben Chaplin


imagesize =
caption =
birthname = Benedict John Greenwood
birthdate = birth date and age|1970|07|31
location = London, England, U.K.
deathdate =
deathplace =
occupation = Actor
spouse =
awards =

Ben Chaplin (born 31 July 1970) is an English actor.

Biography

Early life

Chaplin, one of four children, was born Benedict John Greenwood in London, England, the son of Cynthia, a drama teacher, and Peter Greenwood, an engineer. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/65/Ben-Chaplin.html Ben Chaplin Biography (1970-) ] ] [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20020303/ai_n12836466 Question Time: Interview - Ben Chaplin: Britain's sexiest export | Sunday Mirror | Find Articles at BNET.com ] ] He was raised in Windsor, Berkshire, England and attended PMRF (Princess Margaret Royal Free) School & the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Career

Chaplin first came to public attention for his performance as Matthew Malone in the first series of the sitcom "Game On". After departing the series (his character was later acted by Neil Stuke) he co-starred in several movies including "The Truth About Cats and Dogs", Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line", "Murder By Numbers", "The Touch" with Michelle Yeoh and "Birthday Girl".

He has also worked on the stage, including in Neil LaBute's play "This Is How It Goes". He received an Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting Performer in "The Glass Menagerie" and a Tony Award Nomination for Best Featured Actor for "The Retreat From Moscow".

Chaplin is signed to Independent Models in London.

Filmography

*"The Remains of the Day" (1993)
*"Feast of July" (1995)
*"The Truth About Cats & Dogs" (1996)
*"Washington Square" (1997)
*"The Thin Red Line" (1998)
*"Lost Souls" (2000)
*"Birthday Girl" (2001)
*"Murder by Numbers" (2002)
*"The Touch" (2002)
*"Stage Beauty" (2004)
*"Chromophobia" (2005)
*"The New World" (2005)
*"Two Weeks" (2006)
*"" (2007)
*"Me and Orson Welles" (2009)
*"Dorian Gray" (2009)

References

External links

*imdb name|id=0001035|name=Ben Chaplin