Ben Mendelsohn is an acclaimed Australian actor, born on April 3, 1969, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is the son of Carole Ann, a registered nurse, and Frederick Arthur Oscar Mendelsohn, a prominent medical researcher. Ben grew up with two brothers, Tom and David, and attended Heidelberg Primary School, followed by Eltham High School and Banyule High School.
Interestingly, Mendelsohn first enrolled in a drama class under the impression that it would be an easy subject. However, he quickly discovered a passion for acting, which soon became the foundation of his professional career.
In October 2009, Mendelsohn was featured on an episode of the Australian edition of the genealogy television series Who Do You Think You Are? During the episode, he explored his lineage and uncovered several fascinating revelations. He learned that his paternal grandfather came from a Jewish family, and that his maternal ancestors included convicts transported to Australia. The program also traced his heritage to 19th-century Prussia, revealing that some of his forebears were among the first Prussian Jews to settle in what is now modern-day Poland.
Ben Mendelsohn's career in acting took off with early roles on Australian television, including a part in the popular teen drama The Henderson Kids. His significant breakthrough came in 1987 with the critically acclaimed film The Year My Voice Broke, for which he won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Supporting Actor. This role marked the beginning of a versatile and enduring career in film and television, both in Australia and internationally.
| Birth Date: | 3 Apr, 1969 |
| Age: | 51 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Musician |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Melbourne |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian actor |
| Spouse: | Emma Forrest[2012-2016] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 9 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 9 million |
