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My Take
Ben Barnes is a fascinating case of an actor outgrowing his launchpad. He arrived as the dashing Prince Caspian, an easy heartthrob slot, and then deliberately walked away from it. Logan in Westworld, Jigsaw in The Punisher, the Darkling in Shadow and Bone; he's spent the years since chasing shadow and menace, and he's good at it. Add a stage background and a real musical streak and you get someone restless in the best way. I respect performers who treat good looks as a tool rather than a crutch, and I'm curious how far he'll push.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Barnes
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・バーンズ
- Reading
- べん・ばーんず
- Born
- August 20, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / writer / musician / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- King's College School
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Barnes born?
Born August 20, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Ben Barnes from?
Ben Barnes is from Cambridge, United Kingdom.
What does Ben Barnes do?
Ben Barnes works as stage actor, film actor, writer, musician, television actor.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.