Ben Schnetzer
Biography
Ben Schnetzer is an American actor born in New York City. He is the son of actors Stephen Schnetzer and Nancy Snyder. Schnetzer is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He has appeared in an episode of Law & Order and co-starred on the series Happy Town. Schnetzer played the role of Max Vandenburg in the film adaptation of The Book Thief. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 26 known credits. Schnetzer was born on February 8, 1990, and is male.
Career overview
Ben Schnetzer is an American actor. He was born in New York City on February 8, 1990. Schnetzer is the son of actors Stephen Schnetzer and Nancy Snyder. He is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Schnetzer began his acting career with a guest appearance in an episode of Law & Order in 2010. He also co-starred in the series Happy Town. Schnetzer's film career includes a role in the 2013 film adaptation of The Book Thief, where he played Max Vandenburg.
Ben Schnetzer has a total of 26 known credits in his acting career. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry and has a content score of 100.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- The Madison (2026) as Van Davis
- Swiped (2025) as Sean
- The Yellow Tie (2025) as Sergiu Celibidache (young adult)
- 3 Body Problem (2024) as Young Mike Evans
- Pantheon (2022) as Eran / Guard / Leader (voice)
- Y: The Last Man (2021) as Yorick Brown
- The Death & Life of John F. Donovan (2019) as Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)
- On Broadway (2019) as Self
- The Grizzlies (2019) as Russ Sheppard
- Gone Hollywood (2019) as Robbie Riese
- The Giant (2019) as Joe
- The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair (2018) as Marcus Goldman
- 7 Days in Entebbe (2018) as Zeev Hirsch
- Saint Judy (2018) as Parker
- Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive (2017)
- Warcraft (2016) as Khadgar
- Snowden (2016) as Gabriel Sol
- Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2 (2016) as Ross
- Goat (2016) as Brad Land
- The Journey Is the Destination (2016) as Dan Eldon
- Pride: The True Story (2015) as Himself
- Pride (2014) as Mark Ashton
- The Riot Club (2014) as Dimitri Mitropoulos
- The Book Thief (2013) as Max Vandenburg
- Happy Town (2010) as Andrew Haplin
- Law & Order (1990) as Dustin Henry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Schnetzer best known for?
Ben Schnetzer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Madison (2026), Swiped (2025), 3 Body Problem (2024), Pantheon (2022).
When and where was Ben Schnetzer born?
Ben Schnetzer was born on February 8, 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ben Schnetzer have?
Ben Schnetzer has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Ben Schnetzer's background in cinema and television?
Ben Schnetzer is an American actor born in New York City. He is the son of actors Stephen Schnetzer and Nancy Snyder. Schnetzer is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He has appeared in an episode of Law & Order and co-starred on the series Happy Town. Schnetzer played the role of Max Vande...