Ben Shenkman

by Rovi film biography

Actor Ben Shenkman received a Masters of Fine Arts degree from New York University in 1992, and soon launched an acting career, dividing his time between regional theater, film, and television work. He made his TV debut in 1993 in an episode of the courtroom drama series Law & Order, and, in 1994, appeared on the big screen for the first time with a small role in Robert Redford's film Quiz Show. Shenkman's career began to heat up later in the decade, when he won strong supporting roles in two breakout independent feature films, Pi and Jesus' Son, as well as the lead in 30 Days; he also landed a recurring role as Nick Margolis on Law & Order (not the character he played in his 1993 debut on the show). The actor remained in demand for his stage performances, as well, starring opposite Mary-Louise Parker in the Manhattan Theatre Club's successful 2000 production of David Auburn's Proof. In 2002, Shenkman was seen in the acclaimed film Personal Velocity: Three Portraits, and was cast in a recurring role on the hit comedy series Ed.

filmography snapshot

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2005

2010

Year	Title	Rating
1993	Law & Order: Born Bad Actor
1996	Eraser Actor
1998	Pi Actor
1999	30 Days Actor
1999	Law & Order: Refuge, Part 1 Actor
1999	Law & Order: Refuge, Part 2 Actor
2000	Chasing Sleep Actor
2000	Joe Gould's Secret Actor
2001	Personal Velocity: Three Portraits Actor
2002	Law & Order: Undercovered Actor
2002	People I Know Actor
2002	Roger Dodger Actor
2003	Angels in America Actor
2004	Waking Dreams Actor
2005	Just Like Heaven Actor
2005	Must Love Dogs Actor
2006	Americanese Actor
2007	Breakfast With Scot Actor
2007	Then She Found Me Actor
2008	Canterbury's Law [TV Series] Actor
2008	Stephen King's N [Animated Web Series] Voice
2009	Brief Interviews With Hideous Men Actor
2009	Solitary Man Actor
2010	Blue Valentine Casting, Actor
2010	Damages: Season 03 Actor
2010	Love Shack Actor
2010	The Key Man Actor