Age, Biography, and Wiki
Ben Mendelsohn is an Australian actor known for his versatility and range in various roles. He gained early recognition with his breakout film The Year My Voice Broke (1987) and has since become a household name globally. Mendelsohn's career has been marked by notable performances in films like Animal Kingdom (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) .
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| Date of Birth | 3 April 1969 |
| Age | 56 Years |
| Birth Place | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Australia |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Ben Mendelsohn's height and weight are not widely reported, he is generally known to maintain a rugged and versatile appearance, which suits the diverse roles he takes on.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Ben Mendelsohn is married to Emma Forrest, a British-American novelist. The couple tied the knot in 2012 but have since separated. Details about his current relationship status are not publicly disclosed.
His father is a prominent medical researcher who previously headed the Howard Florey Institute in Melbourne, where he maintains the status of Professor Emeritus. Ben and his two brothers, Tom and David, as well as his mother (deceased), a registered nurse, lived in Europe and the United States for long periods of time, and returned to Melbourne when he was in primary school. He attended Mercersburg Academy in the U.S. before attending Heidelberg Primary School and Eltham High School and Banyule High (now Viewbank College). He took drama because he thought it was an easy class. Mendelsohn was the only one of his friends to follow up with an audition for Crawford Productions that was being advertised.
In October 2009, he was featured in an episode of the Australian series Who Do You Think You Are?, which traced the ancestry of his paternal grandfather Oscar Mendelsohn, who was from a Jewish family. It also found convicts on his mother's side. Searching for a connection to composer Felix Mendelssohn, which was eventually dismissed, he discovered links to 19th-century Prussia. His paternal ancestors were among the first Prussian Jews to be naturalised in Schneidemühl in the province of Posen, now Piła in modern Poland. He also has Greek, German and British ancestry.
In 2012, he appeared in Florence + the Machine's music video for "Lover to Lover". The video was directed by Vincent Haycock. In 2013, he guest starred in the TV series Girls as the father of Jessa, played by Jemima Kirke. The following year, he appeared in the critically acclaimed Starred Up, directed by David MacKenzie, for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the British Independent Film Awards.
Mendelsohn married British-American journalist Emma Forrest in June 2012. He has a daughter with Forrest, born in 2014, and another daughter from a previous relationship, Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn, who is also an actor. He and Forrest divorced in 2016.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ben Mendelsohn's net worth is estimated to be around $9 million, primarily derived from his successful film and television career. His salary for specific projects varies, but significant earnings come from his roles in blockbuster films like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Captain Marvel, as well as his critically acclaimed performances in series such as Bloodline and The Outsider.
Career, Business, and Investments
Mendelsohn's career has flourished with a mix of critically acclaimed performances and blockbuster hits. Some of his notable roles include:
- Animal Kingdom (2010): He played Andrew "Pope" Cody, a role that earned him several awards.
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012): He portrayed billionaire John Daggett.
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016): He played the villainous Director Orson Krennic.
- Bloodline (2015-2017): He starred as Danny Rayburn, earning multiple award nominations.
- Captain Marvel (2019): He played Talos, a Skrull leader.
In 2005, he was preparing to play Mark Antony in the Sydney Theatre Company-produced Julius Caesar, and he was in the Terrence Malick-directed film The New World.
Social Network
Ben Mendelsohn maintains a low profile on social media platforms, preferring to keep his personal life private. This approach allows him to focus on his craft without extensive public engagement.
Education
Mendelsohn attended the University of Melbourne and later studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, although he did not complete his studies there. His early start in acting helped him build a strong foundation in the industry.
