| Ben Chaplin | |
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| Born | 31 July 1970 London, England |
Ben Chaplin (born 31 July 1970) is an English actor who first came to public attention for his performance as Matthew Malone in the first series of the sitcom Game On. After departing the series (his character was later acted by Neil Stuke) he co-starred in several movies including The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line, Murder By Numbers, The Touch with Michelle Yeoh and Birthday Girl. He has recently been working on the stage, including in Neil LaBute's play This Is How It Goes. He received an Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting Performer in The Glass Menagerie and a Tony Award Nomination for Best Actor for The Retreat From Moscow. Chaplin, one of four children, was born Benedict John Greenwood in London, England, the son of Cynthia, a drama teacher, and Peter Greenwood, an engineer.[1][2] He was raised in Windsor, Berkshire, England and attended PMRF (Princess Margaret Royal Free) School.
Filmography
- The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
- Washington Square (1997)
- The Thin Red Line (1998)
- Lost Souls (2000)
- Birthday Girl (2001)
- Murder by Numbers (2002)
- The Touch (2002)
- Stage Beauty (2004)
- Chromophobia (2005)
- ThekWorld (2005)
- Two Weeks (2006)
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)
