Ben Foster bio: net worth, age, height, weight, wife, kids.
Ben Foster is an American actor who has appeared in a number of Hollywood films, including The Punisher (2004), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Alpha Dog (2006), The Messenger (2009), Pandorum (2009), The Mechanic (2011), and others. For his outstanding performance, he has received several awards, including the Saturn Award, Satellite Award, and Independent Spirit Award. He is well-known for his portrayal of sinister characters.
Ben Foster: Profile summary
Birth Name | Benjamin A. Foster |
Nick Name | Ben Foster |
Gender | Male |
Profession | Actor |
Nationality | American |
Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Birth Date | 29-Oct-80 |
Age as in 2022 | 40 years old |
Height | 1.75 m |
Heights in Feet | 5 feet and 8 inches |
Height(s) cm | 175 cm |
Weight | 70 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 154 pounds |
Dating History | To be Updated |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Laura Prepon (m. 2018) |
Children | Yes (Ella) |
Income | Not Known |
Net Worths | $22 million |
Ben Foster: Early Life & Biography
Ben Foster was born on 29 October 1980, in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, to his parents named Gillian Kirwan and Steven Foster. Their parents had a restaurant of their own in the same city. According to Ben, his parents were the very kind heart and free-spirited.
He grew up with his younger brother named Jon, who eventually became an actor as well. When Ben was only four years old, their family moved to Fairfield, Iowa. Ben grew up as a Jewish. He completed his schooling from the Maharishi University of Management and studied theatre at Interlochen Arts Camp.
Ben Foster: Personal Life
Ben Foster was in a past relationship with the German actress named Antje Traue, who was the co-star of the popular movie named Pandorum. They were in a live-in relationship until 2010. Unfortunately, they broke up after a few years of togetherness and later separated. He met Robin Wright in early 2012 and started the relationship. They became engaged in 2014, but after quite a few disputes, they called off their wedding.
In October 2016, Foster revealed his love life with Laura Prepon. It was known that they were about to have a baby together and named her Ella. They married in 2018. They gave birth to their second child in February 2020.
Ben Foster: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 29 October 1980 , Ben Foster is 40 years old as of today’s date 25th January 2021. His height is 1.75 m tall, and his weight is 70 kg.
Ben Foster: Career
Ben Foster’s professional career started as an actor in 1996 when he featured in the Disney Channel’s series called ‘Flash Forward.’ He got a major breakthrough in 2001 when he got a role in the film ‘Get Over It,’ and played the role of Russell Corwin in the HBO series Six Feet Under. He constantly appeared in several movies, which rose him to fame. He featured in the movie named ‘Hostage’ along with the legendary actors Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, and Michelle Horn. He also got a role in the famous blockbuster ‘X-Men: The Last Stand,’ where he played the role of Angel.
He took a short break after so many movies and again resumed in 2013. He replaced Shia LeBeouf in the broadway show Orphans and made a debut in theatre. He also played the role of Lance Armstrong in the biopic ‘The Program.’ He continuously received praise from the critics for his intense acting and performances in several movies.
Ben Foster: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Ben Foster was dating German actress Antje Traue, who played him in the film Pandorum. In an interview, Traue disclosed that she moved to Los Angeles and stayed with Foster until their relationship ended in 2010. In early 2012, Foster started dating actress Robin Wright. They got engaged in early 2014, but on November 12, 2014, they called it off. Foster and Wright reconciled in early 2015, then revealed on August 29, 2015, that their second marriage was coming to an end.
Foster confirmed his engagement to actress Laura Prepon in October 2016. The pair revealed they were expecting their first child in January 2017. Ella Prepon, Prepon’s daughter, was born in August 2017. Foster and Prepon tied the knot in June of this year. In October of this year, the pair revealed that they were expecting their second child. In February 2020, their son was born.
Ben Foster: Net Worth
The total net worth of Ben Foster is estimated to be around $22 million, which he gathered after working in several blockbuster movies throughout his lifetime. He has been in the industry for more than a decade. He has also done a few endorsement deals for which he has received a hefty sum of money.