Ben Browder
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Ben Browder was born on December 11, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his parents were involved in the racing business as owners and operators of race cars. He pursued a degree in Psychology at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. During his time at Furman, Browder also played on the university’s football team, reflecting his athletic inclination alongside his academic pursuits.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 11 Dec, 1962
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Memphis
- Education
- Furman University
Central School of Speech and Drama - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Spouse
- Francesca Buller [M. 1989]
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Training at the Central School of Speech and Drama
After completing his undergraduate studies, Browder continued his education in the performing arts at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. This formal training laid the foundation for his future work in film, television, and theater.
Early Roles in Film and Television
Browder’s first credited film role was in the 1978 movie Duncan’s World, in which he portrayed a character named Gates. He returned to acting professionally in the early 1990s, beginning with the role of Rookie Captain in Memphis Belle (1990).
In 1991, he appeared in Daughters of Privilege and A Kiss Before Dying. The following year, he took on the role of William "Bill" Warwick in the film Secrets. Throughout the 1990s, Browder built his résumé with appearances in films such as Boogie Boy, Big Dreams and Broken Hearts, The Sky is on Fire, Innocent Victims, Bad to the Bone, Nevada, and Steel Chariots.
Breakout with Farscape and Stargate
In the early 2000s, Ben Browder took on some of his most defining roles. He played the lead character, John Crichton, in the science fiction television series Farscape, a role that earned him critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. He later joined the cast of Stargate SG-1 as Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell, further cementing his status in the sci-fi genre.
He continued appearing in various projects, including films like A Killer Within. Contrary to the earlier reference, Browder did not appear in the original Stargate film; his association with the franchise is limited to the television spinoff Stargate SG-1.
His recent film credits include roles in Bad Kids Go to Hell (2012), The Adventures of RoboRex (2014), and Dead Still (2014). He was also cast in Bad Kids of Crestview Academy, which was in post-production as of 2016.
