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Broadway credits include Sight Unseen, Proof (Tony Award nomination), and The Deep Blue Sea. He is known to TV audiences as Louis Ironson in the miniseries “Angels in America” (Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations), and as Dr. Jeremiah Sacani on USA Network’s “Royal Pains.” He has also had regular roles on “The Paul Reiser Show” and “Canterbury's Law,” and recurring roles on “Lights Out,” “Damages,” “Burn Notice,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and the upcoming HBO miniseries “Crime.” Film appearances include Blue Valentine, Solitary Man, Then She Found Me, Just Like Heaven, Must Love Dogs, Roger Dodger, Personal Velocity, Jesus' Son, Requiem for a Dream, and Pi.


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STAGE CREDITS

Fish In the Dark Fish In the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Arthur Drexel
The 24 Hour Plays 2007
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2007
Marsha
The 24 Hour Plays 2005
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2005
Ray
The 24 Hour Plays 2004
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2004
Ramon
Sight Unseen Sight Unseen
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Jonathan Waxman
Proof
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Hal
The Deep Blue Sea
[Broadway]
1998
Philip Welch

Movies

Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Childress
Eraser
[ 1996 ] Reporter #1
Camp Stories
[ 1996 ] Yehudah
The Siege
[ 1998 ] Kaplan, INS
Pi
[ 1998 ] Lenny Meyer
30 Days
[ 1999 ] Jordan Trainer
Jesus' Son
[ 1999 ] Tom
Thick as Thieves
[ 1999 ] Veterinarian
Joe Gould's Secret
[ 2000 ] David
Requiem for a Dream
[ 2000 ] Dr. Spencer
Chasing Sleep
[ 2000 ] Officer Stewart
Table One
[ 2000 ] Scott
Roger Dodger
[ 2002 ] Donovan
Personal Velocity
[ 2002 ] Max
People I Know
[ 2002 ] Radio Announcer
Just Like Heaven
[ 2005 ] Brett
Must Love Dogs
[ 2005 ] Charlie
Americanese
[ 2006 ] Steve
Then She Found Me
[ 2007 ] Freddy
Breakfast with Scot
[ 2007 ] Sam
Solitary Man
[ 2009 ] Peter Hartofili
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] Subject #14
Blue Valentine
[ 2010 ] Dr. Feinberg
The Key Man
[ 2011 ] Martin
Concussion
[ 2013 ] Graham Bennet
Breathe In
[ 2013 ] Sheldon
The Trial of the Chicago 7
[ 2020 ] Leonard Weingls
Forty Winks
[ 2022 ] Daryl Camacho
Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
[ 2024 ] Lenny

TV Shows

Billions
Ira, Ira Schirmer, Ira Shirmer
Ed
Frank Carr, Andy Bednarik
FBI
Assistant Director In Charge Reynolds
For The People
Roger Gunn
Law & Order
Nick Margolis, Mark Ferris
Royal Pains
Jeremiah Sacani
Nightingale
[ 2023-2024 ] Dr. James Shepherd
Nightingale
[ 2023-2024 ] Dr. James Shepherd
FBI
[ 2022-2025 ] FBI ADIC Reynolds

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Ben Shenkman, Proof

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How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series Photo
How You Know These LOVE STORY Stars From Broadway: A Stage Guide to the FX Series
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 21, 2026

From Sarah Pidgeon to Grey Henson, take a look at all the Broadway stars to look out for when you tune in to FX's Love Story. New episodes debut on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX and Hulu.
NEW YORK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 2026 Lineup Unveiled Photo
NEW YORK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 2026 Lineup Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

The Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center have announced the full lineup for the 35th annual New York Jewish Film Festival, returning to the Walter Reade Theater in Manhattan.
Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Pa Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY .
Alex Brightman, Kelli O'Hara, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Take Part in Paul Rudd's 9t Photo
Alex Brightman, Kelli O'Hara, Daphne Rubin-Vega & More to Take Part in Paul Rudd's 9th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young has announced that Paul Rudd’s 9th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 7:00pm. The event, which raises funds in support of SAY’s life-changing programming for young people who stutter, will take place at Bowlero Chelsea Piers in New York City.
Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran & Ben Shenkman Join OUR TOWN Staged Reading at the John Photo
Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran & Ben Shenkman Join OUR TOWN Staged Reading at the John W. Engeman Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022

Previously announced Broadway and Hollywood stars Edie Falco and Chris Messina will be joined by fellow stars Marin Ireland, Katie Finneran, and Ben Shenkman for a staged reading of Thornton Wilder's classic American play Our Town at the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 7:00 pm.
Danny Burstein Joins William Atticus Parker's Debut Film FORTY WINKS Photo
Danny Burstein Joins William Atticus Parker's Debut Film FORTY WINKS
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2022

Tony winner Danny Burstein, Susan Sarandon, Justin Marcel McManus, John Turturro, Carmen Ejogo, Hart Bochner, Ben Shenkman, Leon Addison Brown, and Dan Finnerty all appear in a tale about a hypnotist blackmailed into becoming a hitman. Parker is an 18-Year Old Writer, Director, Actor, and Producer.
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Photo
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2022

Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Opening Night Red Carpet Photo
Photos: BIRTHDAY CANDLES Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 11, 2022

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch, celebrated opening night and BroadwayWorld was there to capture pictures.
Lena Hall, Blair Brown, Ben Feldman and More to Star in Livestreamed Works by Zakiyya Photo
Lena Hall, Blair Brown, Ben Feldman and More to Star in Livestreamed Works by Zakiyyah Alexander, Mando Alvarado & Others
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021

On Saturday, May 22nd at 7:00pm EST, Play-PerView will live stream AYA or Dear Lover by Fernanda Coppel (King Liz, “How To Get Away With Murder”).  Directed by Estefania Fadul, this production will feature Raul Castillo (“Looking,” “Atypical”), Tina Huang (“Rizzoli & Isles,” “Arrow”), and Roxana Ortega (“The Casagrandes,” “American Vandal”). 
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2021

On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway. 
Marc Kudisch, Jessica Hecht, LaTanya Richardson and More to Star in Virtual Reading o Photo
Marc Kudisch, Jessica Hecht, LaTanya Richardson and More to Star in Virtual Reading of SQUEAKY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2021

The production, which will premiere on Guild Hall's YouTube channel on Sunday, March 28 at 7:30pm EST, is directed by Bob Balaban and features a multi-award-winning cast including Jessica Hecht, Marc Kudisch, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Ben Shenkman, and Harris Yulin.
Alex Brightman, Michael Cerveris & More Helped THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Ma Photo
Alex Brightman, Michael Cerveris & More Helped THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Mark Milestone Edition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2020

Last night, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrated its landmark tenth edition. In the biggest round yet, 28 actors were paired with the industry's top writers, who created new pieces just for them in only 24 hours. From 6 PM on, the new monologues were published, one every 15 minutes.
Michael Cerveris, Alex Brightman, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join Tenth Edition Of THE Photo
Michael Cerveris, Alex Brightman, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Join Tenth Edition Of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2020

Tonight, The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues celebrates its milestone tenth edition.
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON Photo
Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 16, 2020

My Name is Lucy Barton opened just last night, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet!
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, March 5- Larry David's FISH IN THE DARK Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019

On this day in 2015, Fish In the Dark, a new comedy by Seinfeld creator Larry David, celebrated its opening night on Broadway. 
Photo Flash: The Workmen's Circle Honors Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playw Photo
Photo Flash: The Workmen's Circle Honors Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-Winning Playwright and Screenwriter Tony Kushner
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2018

The Workmen's Circle presented activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-on Monday, December 10, 2018.
Workmen's Circle Benefit Will Honor Tony Kushner Photo
Workmen's Circle Benefit Will Honor Tony Kushner
by Julie Musbach - Nov 26, 2018

On December 10, The Workmen's Circle will present activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with its Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-at The Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street.
Nathan Lane, Oskar Eustis, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Wright, More To Serve On Benefi Photo
Nathan Lane, Oskar Eustis, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey Wright, More To Serve On Benefit Committee
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018

The Workmen's Circle today announced the Benefit and Host Committees for the organization's annual Winter Benefit-Setting the Stage for Change-honoring activist and playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, on December 10, 2018, in Manhattan.
Tony Kushner To Be Honored By Workmen's Circle Photo
Tony Kushner To Be Honored By Workmen's Circle
by Julie Musbach - Sep 24, 2018

The Workmen's Circle will present activist and widely acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner, best known for his play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, with the Activism and Jewish Culture Award at the organization's 2018 Winter Benefit on December 10, 2018 in Manhattan.
ABC Renews HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, STATION 19, FOR THE PEOPLE Photo
ABC Renews HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, STATION 19, FOR THE PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2018

According to Variety, ABC has renewed the Viola Davis drama How to Get Away with Murder for a fifth season. 
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How many Broadway shows has Ben Shenkman been in?

Ben Shenkman has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

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Ben Shenkman has not appeared in the West End.

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and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Proof.

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