Michael Benz
Michael Benz (born 1981 or 1982) is an English-American actor.[1] Born in England to American parents, Benz grew up in London and attended the American School in London. He graduated from Georgetown University in 2004 and from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2007.[2][3] Benz began his acting career as a child, starring as Mike in the British sitcom Mike and Angelo (1993–1998) and in the title role of the BBC miniseries Little Lord Fauntleroy (1995). His stage credits include the title role in Hamlet at Shakespeare's Globe (2012), for which he received a Helen Hayes Award nomination. On screen, he has appeared in films such as Joker (2019), Greyhound (2020), and The Wife (2017), and in television series including Downton Abbey (2013), For All Mankind (2021), and Up Here (2023).[1][4]Early life and education
Early life
Little is publicly known about Michael Benz's early life and family background.Education
Benz earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude.[5]Acting career
Michael Benz has no known professional acting career. References to acting roles, such as in theater productions or films like Downton Abbey and Joker, pertain to a different individual named Michael Benz, an English-American actor.Filmography
Film
Michael Benz's film credits span voice work in animation and supporting roles in major productions, presented chronologically below.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story | Additional Voices (voice) | Provided voice acting for ensemble dinosaur and human characters in this animated adventure comedy directed by Dick Zondag, Ralph Zondag, Phil Nibbelink, and Simon Wells. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108526/fullcredits) |
| 2010 | The Newest Pledge | Futuristic Party Go-er | Appeared in a minor ensemble role in this comedy about fraternity antics, directed by Jason Michael Brescia. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1695409/fullcredits) |
| 2012 | City Slacker | Well Presented Man | Featured in a supporting capacity in this independent comedy exploring urban relationships, directed by James R. Hansen. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1739298/fullcredits) |
| 2016 | Snowden | CIA Student | Portrayed a trainee in the biographical thriller directed by Oliver Stone, focusing on Edward Snowden's early career at the CIA. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3774114/fullcredits) |
| 2017 | The Wife | White | Played a minor role in the drama starring Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce, directed by Björn Runge, centered on literary recognition and marital dynamics. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3750872/fullcredits) |
| 2019 | Joker | Wall Street Three | One of three ensemble harassers in the pivotal subway confrontation in Todd Phillips' psychological thriller starring Joaquin Phoenix. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/characters/nm0073121) |
| 2020 | Greyhound | Lieutenant Carling | Served as a naval officer in the World War II action film directed by Aaron Schneider, with Tom Hanks as the lead commander. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6048922/fullcredits) |
| 2021 | Jack London's Martin Eden | Henry Hapgood | Depicted the socialist writer and editor in this adaptation of Jack London's novel, directed by Jay Craven, set in early 20th-century America. [] (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10450832/fullcredits) |