Biography of Ben Foster
Ben Foster is an extraordinarily magnetic actor who imbues every film with a unique gravitas. Among his most notable performances are roles in the crime drama "Alpha Dog," the western "3:10 to Yuma," the fantasy epic "Warcraft," and the Cannes Film Festival nominee "Hell or High Water."![Actor Ben Foster](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-has-a-nickname-curly-guy_59.jpg)
Early Years
Ben Foster was born into a family of Jewish hippies. His mother, Gillian, and father, Steven, were vocal protestors against the Vietnam War. Following the birth of their second son, John, the Fosters embarked on a successful venture in the restaurant industry.![Ben Foster with his parents at the premiere of Alpha Dog](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-with-his-parents-at-the-premiere-of-alpha-dog_44.jpg)
![Ben Foster as a child and now](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-as-a-child-and-now_53.jpg)
Acting Career
In 1994, the young actor enrolled in a special program for creatively gifted children. Sensing his abundant thespian potential, Foster, upon completion, recorded several short scenes and sent a portfolio to Hollywood agent Cecilia Adams. Recognizing his exceptional talent, she persuaded Foster's parents to allow him to move to Los Angeles.In Los Angeles, a young man was cast in the role of a criminal thriller titled "Kounterfeit." Ben Foster portrayed a youthful character named Travis, who consistently lightened the mood of the protagonist, thus alleviating the film's palpable tension.
![First role of Ben Foster (Kounterfeit, 1996)](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-fosters-first-role-is-travis-from-the-thriller-fake-1996_42.jpg)
![Young Ben Foster](/images/content/2023/7/7/young-ben-foster-left-is-the-star-of-the-tv-series-moments-to-come_40.jpg)
![A still from I've Been Waiting for You](/images/content/2023/8/28/a-still-from-ive-been-waiting-for-you_14.jpg)
![Ben Foster in Freaks and Geeks](/images/content/2023/7/7/weirdos-and-nuts-ben-foster-plays-the-mentally-retarded_69.jpg)
![A still from Kill Your Darlings (2013)](/images/content/2023/7/7/as-william-burroughs-kill-your-loved-ones-2013_31.jpg)
![Ben Foster in Alpha Dog and X-Men](/images/content/2023/7/7/such-a-different-ben-foster-alpha-dog-left-and-x-men-right_51.jpg)
![Ben Foster in Warcraft](/images/content/2023/7/7/warcraft-ben-foster-as-medivh_96.jpg)
Ben Foster's Personal Life
Ben Foster has never lacked for female attention. After starring in the film "Get Over It" (2001), Foster embarked on a six-month relationship with his on-screen love interest, Kirsten Dunst.![Ben Foster and Kirsten Dunst](/images/content/2023/7/7/in-his-youth-ben-foster-dated-kirsten-dunst_60.jpg)
![He dated Ellen Page](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-and-ellen-page_12.jpg)
![Ben Foster and Zoë Kravitz](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-was-dating-lenny-kravitzs-daughter_75.jpg)
![Ben Foster and Robin Wright](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-is-14-years-younger-than-robin-wright_85.jpg)
![Ben Foster and Karen Elson](/images/content/2023/7/7/ben-foster-and-karen-elson-march-2016_79.jpg)
![Ben Foster and Laura Prepon](/images/content/2023/8/28/laura-prepon-and-ben-foster_3.jpg)
Ben Foster Now
In September 2022, the historical drama "Medieval," directed by Czech filmmaker Petr Jákl and featuring Foster in the lead role as Czech national hero Jan Žižka, finally premiered. The film had been in post-production since 2018 but took some time to reach audiences.![Ben Foster in Medieval](/images/content/2023/8/28/ben-foster-in-the-movie-the-middle-ages_73.jpg)
![Ben Foster as Harry Haft](/images/content/2023/8/28/ben-foster-as-harry-haft_86.jpg)
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