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Benjamin Thomas Barnes is an English actor and musician, born on 20 August 1981 in London, England. His father, Thomas Barnes, was a professor of psychiatry, and his mother was a relationship therapist. His mother is Jewish, which means Barnes is considered Jewish according to traditional Jewish heritage.
He attended Homefield Preparatory School in Sutton and later continued his studies at King’s College School in Wimbledon. Barnes pursued higher education at Kingston University, where he completed a bachelor's degree in English literature in 2004.
Alongside his academic studies, Barnes developed an early passion for the performing arts. He trained at the National Youth Music Theatre, where he cultivated his talent in acting and music. Music was a major part of his upbringing, and as a teenager, he dreamed of performing on a big stage.
He briefly joined the pop band Hyrise as the lead singer. The group participated in the UK's selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004 with the song "Leading Me On." Although they were not selected to represent the UK, the appearance helped raise Barnes’s profile among television producers and casting directors.
Ben Barnes began his on-screen acting career in 2006 with an appearance on the British medical soap opera Doctors, portraying Craig Unwin. That same year, he also appeared in the stage production of The History Boys as the character Dakin, earning recognition for his performance.
His transition to film began with a minor role in Stardust (2007), where he played a supporting character named Young Dunstan, not a Russian bully as sometimes misattributed. The film was commercially successful, grossing approximately $137 million worldwide.
Barnes's major breakthrough came in 2007 when he was cast as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008). The film received both critical and popular acclaim and grossed nearly $420 million at the global box office. His performance in the role led to him reprising the character in the sequel, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010).
His portrayal of Caspian X earned Barnes nominations for multiple awards, including the National Movie Award for Best Performance – Male, the MTV Movie Award for Breakthrough Performance Male, and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Male.
Following his success in the Narnia franchise, Barnes took on various roles in both independent and mainstream films. His film credits during this period include Easy Virtue (2008), Dorian Gray (2009), Locked In (2010), The Words (2012), and By the Gun (2014).
More recently, Barnes has transitioned into television, garnering attention for his role in the acclaimed science fiction series Westworld. His performance in the series has further solidified his reputation as a versatile actor.
Ben Barnes is active on various social media platforms, including Tumblr, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. He frequently engages with fans and shares updates about his professional projects and personal interests, offering followers insight into his life and career developments.
As of now, Ben Barnes has not been married. While he has been romantically linked to several public figures, including Amanda Seyfried, Tamsin Egerton, and Felicity Jones, details of his private life remain largely undisclosed. Known for both his talent and good looks, Barnes maintains a strong public image. His estimated net worth is around two million dollars, reflecting his success in both film and television.
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