Obituary of Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie (born September 12th, 1978 in Austin, Texas) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Ryan Atwood in the American TV series "The O.C.". Ben died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an unsafe car accident. He was 47.

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Ben McKenzie Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: McKenzie, Ben
Common Name: Ben McKenzie
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
Birth Date: September 12, 1978
Age: 47
Occupations:
Active Years: 2002-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

Ben's Family Tree

Birth Name: Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan
Father: Pieter Meade Schenkkan
Mother: Frances Victory Schenkkan
Spouse/Partner:

Morena Baccarin (married 2017-present)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor Stage Actor American Born on September 12th Born in 1978 Born in Texas

Quotable Quotes:

""I've always been kind of a loner. Continue to be. So, in that sense, Ryan and I are the same. I played football in Texas, but I didn't really hang out with the jocks. I did honors courses, but I didn't hang out with those kids, either. I sort of had my own group I hung with occasionally, but I've always been kind of by myself." - When asked about his high school experience." (IMDB)

"With a heart of gold, he has always been able to find a way to overcome challenges while giving back to the community. (V)"

"Ben McKenzie's life and death have been deeply affected by the tragedy that befell him on October 24th. Though he will forever be missed, his life serves as a reminder that no one is too young or too old to achieve anything great. (V)"

"Ben McKenzie lived a remarkable life filled with kindness, passion, and talent that will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of countless people even after his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Ben McKenzie still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.