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Rob Benedict was born on September 21, 1970 in Columbia, Missouri, United States and is credited as a screenwriter, stage actor and television actor. That puts Rob Benedict at 55 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Northwestern University School of Communication.
My Take
Rob Benedict is the kind of working actor I genuinely root for. A Northwestern-trained talent out of Columbia, Missouri, he has stacked up more than ninety credits, written scripts, and fronted the band Louden Swain, yet never lost his easy warmth. Many fans know him as Chuck on Supernatural, but what impresses me is the breadth: stage, screen, writing, music. He is the opposite of a one-hit performer, the steady artisan who keeps building. I have a soft spot for multi-hyphenates who stay grounded and human across everything they touch, and Benedict fits that mold perfectly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rob Benedict
- Name (Japanese)
- ロブ・ベネディクト
- Reading
- ろぶ・べねでぃくと
- Born
- September 21, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / television actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- University
- Northwestern University School of Communication
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rob Benedict born?
Born September 21, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Rob Benedict from?
Rob Benedict is from Columbia, Missouri, United States.
What does Rob Benedict do?
Rob Benedict works as screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, film actor, actor.
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