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Ben Foster - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 29, 1980 |
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| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Ben Foster's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Foster is best known for his performances in films like '3:10 to Yuma' (2007), 'The Messenger' (2009), 'Hell or High Water' (2016), and 'Lone Survivor' (2013), as well as for his work on the HBO series 'Six Feet Under.' |
Intro
Ben Foster is an American actor known for his movie and television roles that often feature intense and complex characters.
Early Life & Background
Ben Foster was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in Fairfield, Iowa. His parents, Gillian Kirwan and Steven Foster, operated a restaurant. Foster showed an interest in acting from an early age, participating in high school theater before moving to Los Angeles in his teens to pursue a professional acting career.
Career Highlights
- First major TV role in 'Flash Forward' (1996–1997)
- Cast as Russell Corwin on HBO's 'Six Feet Under' (2003–2005)
- Notable performance as outlaw Charlie Prince in '3:10 to Yuma' (2007)
- Co-starred in 'The Messenger' (2009), earning critical acclaim and numerous award nominations
- Played Tanner Howard in the Oscar-nominated 'Hell or High Water' (2016)
- Appeared as Lance Armstrong in 'The Program' (2015)
- Starred in 'Lone Survivor' (2013) as Matthew 'Axe' Axelson
Trivia
- Ben Foster's younger brother, Jon Foster, is also an actor.
- He has received a Satellite Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of ensemble casts.
- Foster is known for his immersive and intense preparation techniques for film roles.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ben Foster?
Ben Foster is 45 years old.
When was Ben Foster born?
Ben Foster was born the 29 October 1980.
Where is Ben Foster from?
Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 29th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 29, 1980, during a demonstration flight for Operation Credible Sport, a modified C-130 Hercules aircraft crashed at the John F. Kennedy International Airport. The operation aimed to rescue American hostages in Iran, but the crash resulted in the loss of the aircraft and crew, highlighting the challenges of the mission. This incident underscored the complexities involved in military operations and the risks associated with experimental aircraft modifications.
- Day of the week: October 29th, 1980 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand
- #1 UK song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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