Birthday: 9/12/1978
Birthplace: Austin, Texas
Current Residence: Los Angeles

Born and raised in Texas, Benjamin McKenzie graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in foreign affairs and economics before moving to New York to pursue acting. Politically active, McKenzie has been traveling the country this fall encouraging young people to vote in the 2004 Presidential election. "The O.C." is his first series-starring role.

FILM AND TELEVISION CREDITS
"Junebug"
"JAG"
"MADtv"