About Ben Foster
Ben Foster is an American actor, best known for his roles in films such as 3:10 to Yuma, The Messenger, Alpha Dog, and Hell or High Water. He has also starred in the HBO series, Six Feet Under, and the FX series, Legion. He received his first Academy Award nomination for his performance in The Messenger and his second nomination for his role in Hell or High Water.
Foster has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including four Golden Globe nominations, two Satellite Awards, and two Critics’ Choice Awards. He has also been nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Independent Spirit Awards. He is also a three-time winner of the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.
30 Interesting Things Most People Don’t Know About Ben Foster
• He was born in Boston, Massachusetts
• He attended the Interlochen Arts Academy for high school
• He originally wanted to be a professional surfer
• He was a professional DJ in his early twenties
• He is an avid reader of philosophy and history
• He is a trained scuba diver
• He has acted in over 40 films
• He has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards
• He is a passionate photographer
• He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• He is a certified yoga instructor
• He is fluent in Spanish
• He is an accomplished guitarist and pianist
• He has collaborated with several high-profile musicians
• He is a big fan of the New York Knicks
• He is an avid hiker and climber
• He is an animal rights activist
• He is a certified pilot
• He is a member of the National Ski Patrol
• He is a member of Mensa
• He is a certified lifeguard
• He is an experienced skydiver
• He is a certified scuba diver
• He once sailed around the world
• He has a degree in media studies
• He has been featured in Time Magazine
• He has a second degree black belt in judo
• He is a certified water safety instructor
• He has a passion for cooking
• He is a collector of vintage watches
• He is an avid traveler and has visited over 30 countries
