Ben Foster is an American actor primarily known for his portrayals of dark and complex characters. He has appeared in films, such as ‘The Punisher’, ‘The Mechanic’ and ‘Lone Survivor’. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the US, he began acting when he was sixteen years of age, appearing in the TV series ‘Flash Forward’. He made his film debut with a minor role in the crime thriller film ‘Kounterfeit’. He played his first main role in the teen comedy film ‘Get Over it’ which is loosely based on William Shakespeare’s play ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’. He earned a nomination for the Teen Choice Award for his performance. Over the ensuing years, he gained popularity for playing complicated and dark characters. He appeared in the action film ‘Punisher’ in a supporting role. The film was based on the Marvel comics’ character of the same name. Other important roles in his career include the lead role in the war drama film ‘The Messenger’. His recent works are ‘Hell or High Water,’ a crime thriller where he played an important role, and the French comedy film ‘Rock n Roll’. He also played the lead role in the drama film ‘Leave No Trace’ which earned universal praise.
