Ben Foster
Biography
Ben Foster is an American actor born on October 29, 1980, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He has appeared in numerous films, including The Punisher, X-Men: The Last Stand, Alpha Dog, 30 Days of Night, The Messenger, Pandorum, The Mechanic, Contraband, Kill Your Darlings, Lone Survivor, The Program, Warcraft, and Leave No Trace. Foster also had a recurring role in the television series Six Feet Under. He has won an Independent Spirit Award for his portrayal of Tanner Howard in Hell or High Water. As of his birthdate, Ben Foster is 45 years old.
Career overview
Ben Foster is an American actor born on October 29, 1980, in Boston, Massachusetts. He has appeared in a variety of films throughout his career. Foster's known credits include The Punisher, X-Men: The Last Stand, Alpha Dog, 30 Days of Night, The Messenger, Pandorum, The Mechanic, Contraband, Kill Your Darlings, Lone Survivor, The Program, Warcraft, and Leave No Trace.
Foster has also had a recurring role in the television series Six Feet Under. His portrayal of Tanner Howard in Hell or High Water earned him an Independent Spirit Award. The exact nature and circumstances of this award are not specified in the provided information.
Ben Foster has been active in the entertainment industry for a significant period, with a total of 75 known credits. His work spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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80 titles- Motor City (2026) as Reynolds
- Christy (2025) as Jim V. Martin
- King Ivory (2025) as George 'Smiley' Greene
- Sharp Corner (2025) as Josh McCall
- Long Day's Journey into Night (2025) as Jamie Tyrone
- Finestkind (2023) as Tom Eldridge
- Emancipation (2022) as Jim Fassel
- Hustle (2022) as Vince Merrick
- The Contractor (2022) as Mike
- The Survivor (2022) as Harry Haft
- The Survivor (2022) Executive Producer
- Medieval (2022) as Jan Žižka
- Love, Antosha (2019) as Self
- Leave No Trace (2018) as Will
- Galveston (2018) as Roy Cady
- Hostiles (2017) as Philip Wills
- The Dinner (2017) Thanks
- Rock'n Roll (2017) as Ben Foster
- Warcraft (2016) as Medivh (Guardian)
- Inferno (2016) as Bertrand Zobrist
- Hell or High Water (2016) as Tanner Howard
- The Finest Hours (2016) as Richard Livesey
- The Program (2015) as Lance Armstrong
- National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (2014) as Stanley Kowalski
- Until We Could (2014) as Narrator (Voice)
- Lone Survivor (2013) as Petty Officer Second Class Matthew "Axe" Axelson
- Kill Your Darlings (2013) as William Burroughs
- Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) as Patrick Wheeler
- Love, Marilyn (2013) as Self
- Contraband (2012) as Sebastian Abney
- 360 (2012) as Tyler
- The Mechanic (2011) as Steve McKenna
- Rampart (2011) as General Terry
- Rampart (2011) Producer
- Here (2011) as Will Shepard
- Pandorum (2009) as Bower
- The Messenger (2009) as Will Montgomery
- Blink (2009) as AJ
- Birds of America (2008) as Jay
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) as Charlie Prince
- 30 Days of Night (2007) as The Stranger
- Alpha Dog (2006) as Jake Mazursky
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) as Warren Worthington III / Angel
- Robot Chicken (2005) as Time Traveler / Orville Redenbacher (voice)
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Glen Shipley
- Hostage (2005) as Mars Krupcheck
- The Punisher (2004) as Specker Dave
- 11:14 (2004) as Eddie
- The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) as Fleshy Boy
- Phone Booth (2003) as Big Q (uncredited)
- Northfork (2003) as Cod
- Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) as Trevor Adams
- Bare Knuckle Filming: The Construction of Northfork (2003)
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Darren Foldes
- Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) as Self
- Big Trouble (2002) as Matt Arnold
- The Laramie Project (2002) as Aaron Kreifels
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Russell Corwin
- Get Over It (2001) as Berke Landers
- Boston Public (2000) as Max Warner
- Family Law (1999) as Jason Nelson
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Eli
- Liberty Heights (1999) as Ben Kurtzman
- Breakfast with Einstein (1998) as Ryan
- I've Been Waiting for You (1998) as Charlie
- You Wish (1997) as Earl
- Kounterfeit (1996) as Travis
- Flash Forward (1995) as Tucker James
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Bill (1984)
- Gable
- Viva la Madness
- The Stunt Driver as Evel Knievel
- Floodplain
- The Stalemate
- The Stalemate Executive Producer
- Untitled William S. Burroughs Project Director
- Untitled William S. Burroughs Project Screenplay
- Cowboy as Lee 'Babe' Midnight
- Raven
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Foster best known for?
Ben Foster is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Motor City (2026), Christy (2025), King Ivory (2025), Finestkind (2023).
When and where was Ben Foster born?
Ben Foster was born on October 29, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Ben Foster have?
Ben Foster has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Ben Foster's background in cinema and television?
Ben Foster is an American actor born on October 29, 1980, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He has appeared in numerous films, including The Punisher, X-Men: The Last Stand, Alpha Dog, 30 Days of Night, The Messenger, Pandorum, The Mechanic, Contraband, Kill Your Darlings, Lone Survivor, The Program, Warcraft, and Leave N...