List of Famous people named Ben

Often it's a shorthand for Benjamin. Similar names: Benjamin, Benny, Benno, Beanie, Beno, Beni, Bennie, Benay, Binnie, Benni, Bino, Bina, Binny, Beenie, Beena, Beny, Bean. Here are some famous Bens:

Ben Cross

Harry Bernard Cross
First Name Ben
Last Name Cross
Born on December 16, 1947
Died on August 18, 2020 (aged 72)
Height 179 cm | 5'10

Harry Bernard Cross was an English stage and film actor, best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire and as the fictional ambassador Sarek in the 2009 film Star Trek.

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Ben Woodburn

Benjamin Luke Woodburn
First Name Ben
Last Name Woodburn
Born on October 15, 1999 (age 26)
Height 174 cm | 5'9

Benjamin Luke Woodburn is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool. He also plays for the Wales national team.

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Ben Brown

First Name Ben
Last Name Brown
Born on November 20, 1992 (age 33)
Born in Australia

Benjamin Brown is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL), having previously played for the North Melbourne Football Club. Brown played his junior Football for the Devonport Football Club. Brown made his debut in round 14, 2014 against Melbourne. Brown kicked a goal in his first game and impressed coach Brad Scott enough to keep his spot the following week. Brown went on to be an influential player in the North Melbourne team in the latter stages of the season with strong performances in the finals series. Brown went on to become an elite forward in the competition and became well known in particular for his unique, extremely long run up for goal. In 2021, in his first year at the club, Ben Brown was part of the Melbourne FC 2021 premiership winning side, kicking 3 goals in the sides historic win.

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Ben Feldman

Benjamin Feldman
First Name Ben
Last Name Feldman
Born on May 27, 1980 (age 45)
Height 173 cm | 5'8

Ben Feldman is an American actor. Throughout his career, Feldman has undertaken roles on stage, including the Broadway play The Graduate along with more predominant roles in television series such as his role as Jonah Simms in the NBC sitcom Superstore. He has also played lead characters in films including The Perfect Man.

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Ben Sliney

First Name Ben
Last Name Sliney
Born on January 1, 1945 (age 81)

Ben Sliney is a former United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Operations Manager. His first day in this position was September 11, 2001, and he was responsible for ordering a National Ground Stop across United States airspace in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

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Ben Davies

Benjamin Thomas Davies
First Name Ben
Last Name Davies
Born on April 24, 1993 (age 32)
Height 181 cm | 5'11

Benjamin Thomas Davies is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a left back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Wales national team.

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Ben Johnson

First Name Ben
Last Name Johnson
Born on December 30, 1961 (age 64)
Height 177 cm | 5'10

Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, is a Jamaican-born Canadian former sprinter, who won two bronze medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics. During the 1987–88 season he held the World fastest Man title, breaking both the 100m and the 60m indoor World Records. He was stripped of his gold medals in the 100 metres at the 1987 World Championships and 1988 Summer Olympics after being disqualified for doping.

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Ben Mulroney

First Name Ben
Last Name Mulroney
Born on March 9, 1976 (age 50)
Born in Canada, Quebec

Benedict Martin Paul Mulroney is a Canadian television host. He is the eldest son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

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Benjamin Smith

First Name Benjamin
Last Name Smith
Born on August 27, 1971 (age 54)
Born in United Kingdom

Benjamin Smith is a Canadian businessman and airline executive. He has been the CEO of Air France-KLM since 2018. Prior to that, he was Air Canada's President, Airlines and Chief Operating Officer.

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Ben Fee

First Name Ben
Last Name Fee
Born on January 1, 1908
Died on July 3, 1978 (aged 70)

Ben Fee (张恨棠/木云) was an American writer and labor organizer who rose to prominence in the Chinatowns of San Francisco and New York in the mid-twentieth century. He was president of the Chinese Workers Mutual Aid Association and leader of the Chinese section of the United States Communist Party.

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