Was originally going to resume his role as Matthew Malone in "Game On" (1995) but pulled out after being offered the role in The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996).
Olivier Award nomination, Best Supporting Performer for "The Glass Menagerie" (Donmar Warehouse Production).
Born and raised in England.
Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Shares the same birthday with Wesley Snipes, Michael Klesic, J.K. Rowling, Barry Van Dyke, Emilia Fox and Loren Dean.
Was nominated for Broadway's 2004 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play) for "The Retreat from Moscow."
Ben Chaplin Detailed Biography
Ben Chaplin (born Benedict Greenwood on 31 July 1970, London) is an English actor who first came to public attention for his performance as Matthew Malone in the first series of the sitcom Game On. After departing the series (his character was later acted by Neil Stuke) he co-starred in several movies including The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line and Birthday Girl.
He has recently been working on the stage, including in Neil LaBute's play This Is How It Goes. He received an Olivier Award Nomination for Best Supporting Performer in The Glass Menagerie and a Tony Award Nomination for Best Actor for The Retreat From Moscow.
