Ben Schnetzer
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Born | New York City, U S. | February 8, 1990
Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007–present |
Partner | Kate Hewitt |
Children | 1 |
Parents |
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Ben Schnetzer (born February 8, 1990)[1] is an American actor. He was nominated for two British Independent Film Awards for his performance in the film Pride. His other films include The Book Thief, The Riot Club, and The Grizzlies.
Early life
Schnetzer was born in New York City to actor Stephen Schnetzer, whose father had German ancestry, and actress Nancy Snyder. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.[2]
Career
In 2010, Schnetzer appeared in an episode of Law & Order, the longest-running live-action scripted American primetime series and had a supporting role in the ABC series Happy Town.[3]
As he began appearing in British films, Schnetzer was praised for his "superb mastery of accents".
Schnetzer starred as Brad Land alongside
Schnetzer returned to television in 2018 with a role as Marcus Goldman in the
In 2020, Schnetzer was cast as protagonist Yorick Brown in the 2021
In September 2022, Schnetzer played Eli in the European premiere of Eureka Day at The Old Vic in London.[10]
Personal life
Schnetzer is in a relationship with Kate Hewitt, a theatre director from Newcastle upon Tyne. They have a daughter, born 2021.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Ben's Plan | Ben Stephens | |
2013 | The Book Thief | Max Vandenburg | |
2014 | Pride | Mark Ashton | |
The Riot Club | Dimitri Mitropoulos | ||
2016 | Goat | Brad Land | |
Punk's Dead | Ross | ||
Warcraft | Khadgar | ||
Snowden | Gabriel Sol | ||
The Journey Is the Destination
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Dan Eldon | ||
2018 | Entebbe | Zeev Hirsch | |
The Grizzlies | Russ Sheppard | ||
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan | Rupert Turner | ||
Saint Judy | Parker | ||
2019 | The Giant | Joe | |
TBA | The Yellow Tie | Sergiu Celibidache |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Law & Order | Dustin Henry | Episode: "Crashers" |
Happy Town | Andrew Haplin | 8 episodes | |
2018 | The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | Marcus Goldman | 10 episodes |
2019 | Gone Hollywood | Robbie Riese | TV movie |
2021 | Y: The Last Man | Yorick Brown | 10 episodes |
2024 | 3 Body Problem | Young Mike Evans |
Stage
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Sticks and Bones | David | Pershing Square Signature Center, New York |
2018 | The Nap | Dylan Spokes | Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, New York |
2022 | Eureka Day | Eli | Old Vic , London
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2014 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
Most Promising Newcomer | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Ben Schnetzer - Biography". IMDb.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (April 24, 2010). "Happy Town". Variety. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- ^ "Ben Schnetzer". BIFA - British Independent Film Awards. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (October 4, 2013). "Film Review: 'The Book Thief'". Variety. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
- London Evening Standard. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ Musbach, Julie (5 September 2018). "Meet the Cast of THE NAP- Now in Previews!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ Nell Meadow. "The Grizzlies Movie Review". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-02-28). "'Y: The Last Man': Ben Schnetzer To Star As Yorick Brown In FX's Drama Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ^ "Cast joining Helen Hunt in Old Vic's Eureka Day announced | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ Moore, Camille (21 September 2021). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Ben Schnetzer". TVOvermind. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
External links
- Ben Schnetzer at IMDb