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Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan (born September 12, 1978) is an American actor and commentator. He is best known for his starring television roles as Ryan Atwood on the teen drama The O.C. (2003–2007), Ben Sherman on the crime drama Southland (2009–2013), and James Gordon on the crime drama Gotham (2014–2019). After graduating in Economics and International Relations at the University of Virginia, he moved to New York in order to devote his attention to acting. There he received first in off-Broadway productions different roles, before moving to Los Angeles and was hired there for a starring role in the television series The OC, with the fourth season came to an end on 22 February 2007. For his portrayal of Ryan Atwood in the series he won several awards between 2003 and 2007. He made his film debut in the Academy Award-nominated film Junebug (2005), before appearing in films including 88 Minutes (2007), Goodbye World (2013), Some Kind of Beautiful (2014), and Line of Duty (2019). He has been married to actress Morena Baccarin since 2017; they have 2 children. His uncle is actor and Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan; his second cousin is actress Sarah Drew.
After witnessing the murder of his parents as a child, Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to ensuring that no one else suffers the same fate. Returning to Gotham City after years of training around the world, he transforms himself into Batman, a mysterious vigilante who strikes fear into the criminals controlling the city's streets. But as Batman's presence begins to change Gotham, the city changes in return. Powerful crime families, corrupt officials, and increasingly dangerous criminals emerge, forcing Bruce to confront threats unlike anything he prepared for. As Gotham descends deeper into chaos, Batman forms uneasy alliances with allies such as Commissioner James Gordon while facing a growing gallery of enemies who challenge him physically, intellectually, and morally. Each victory comes at a cost, testing Bruce's relationships, his identity, and his belief that Gotham can truly be saved. As criminals become monsters and heroes begin to rise, Batman must decide how far he is willing to go to protect his city without becoming the very thing he fights against.
