Ben Foster is an American actor best known for his roles in films such as Hostage (2005), Alpha Dog (2006), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), The Program (2015), and Hostiles (2017). He was born in Massachusetts in 1980 and raised in Iowa. At the age of 16, Foster moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, and has since worked steadily in film and television.
Foster has also received praise for his willingness to truly immerse himself in a role, such as when he took performance enhancing drugs while preparing for The Program (2015). He is also known for his role in the television series Six Feet Under (2003-05). His other credits include The Punisher (2004), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), 30 Days of Night (2007), The Messenger (2009), Lone Survivor (2013), The Finest Hours (2016), Hell or High Water (2016), and Leave No Trace (2018).
Foster stands 5’10” and has an estimated net worth of $12 million. He was previously in a relationship with actress Robin Wright for three years.
Ben Foster Movie List
Since the start of his career he has done several movies. Some of his notable work is below.
- Hostage (2005)
- Alpha Dog (2006)
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
- The Program (2015)
- The Punisher (2004)
- X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- 30 Days of Night (2007)
- The Messenger (2009)
- Lone Survivor (2013)
- The Finest Hours (2016)
- Hell or High Water (2016)
- Hostiles (2017)
- Leave No Trace (2018)
Education of Ben Foster
Ben Foster did not complete his formal education, instead, at the age of 16, he decided to pursue a career in acting and moved to Los Angeles to pursue it. He had acted in various independent films and television series before the Disney TV series Flash Forward (1996) brought him into the limelight. Despite not having any formal education, Foster has proved to be an able actor and has earned praise from both the audience and critics. He has a natural knack for immersing himself into a role and this has served him well in the industry.
Personal Life
Foster is also known for his personal life, having been romantically involved with actress Robin Wright for three years. In a 2016 interview, Foster said of his relationship with Wright, “It was a beautiful thing…we’d attempt to be as creative and honest as possible in our relationship.” Foster is also a devoted animal rights advocate, and supports a variety of animal welfare organizations. He is a vegan and has been quoted saying he “could never eat anything with a face.”
Ben Foster Net Worth
Ben Foster has an estimated net worth of $12 million. His success in the industry is mainly due to his commitment to acting and his willingness to immerse himself in a role. He has been rewarded for his efforts with numerous roles in films throughout his career.
Family Life of Ben Foster
Foster is the youngest of four children and has an older brother, Jon, and two sisters, Julie and Marisa. He is the godfather of his former co-star, Michelle Williams’ daughter, Matilda. He is also the grandson of the Olympic swimmer, Sam Foster. He is currently single and has no children.
Physical Appearance
Ben Foster is 5’10” tall and has an athletic build. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes. His signature style is clean-cut and casual, often wearing jeans and a t-shirt. He is also known for his distinctive facial tattoos, including a koi fish on his right arm, a phoenix and a dragon on his back, a rose on his neck, and a teardrop on his cheek. He also has several piercings, including a septum piercing and multiple ear piercings.
Girlfriend of Ben
Foster was previously in a relationship with actress Robin Wright for three years. In a 2016 interview, Foster said of his relationship with Wright, “It was a beautiful thing…we’d attempt to be as creative and honest as possible in our relationship.” Foster is currently single and has no children.
Conclusion
Ben Foster is an American actor who has been working in the film industry since he was 16. He has starred in numerous films such as Hostage (2005), Alpha Dog (2006), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), The Program (2015), and Hostiles (2017). His portrayal of a sexually ambiguous art student in Six Feet Under (2003-05) brought him to wider fame. Foster is also known for his willingness to go the extra mile for roles, such as taking performance enhancing drugs for The Program (2015). He stands 5’10” and has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
