Ben Foster
Known for
Drawn to men on the edge of combustion, Ben Foster has built one of the most intense bodies of work of his generation without ever chasing stardom. Born in Boston in 1980, he stole '3:10 to Yuma' (2007) as the devoted gunslinger Charlie Prince, was shattering as a casualty-notification officer in 'The Messenger' (2009) and matched Chris Pine as the volatile brother in 'Hell or High Water' (2016). He went minimalist and profound as a veteran living off-grid in 'Leave No Trace' (2018), with detours into 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006) and 'Lone Survivor' (2013). Total physical commitment defines his method.
Ben Foster
45 Movies
9 Series
Drawn to men on the edge of combustion, Ben Foster has built one of the most intense bodies of work of his generation without ever chasing stardom. Born in Boston in 1980, he stole '3:10 to Yuma' (2007) as the devoted gunslinger Charlie Prince, was shattering as a casualty-notification officer in 'The Messenger' (2009) and matched Chris Pine as the volatile brother in 'Hell or High Water' (2016). He went minimalist and profound as a veteran living off-grid in 'Leave No Trace' (2018), with detours into 'X-Men: The Last Stand' (2006) and 'Lone Survivor' (2013). Total physical commitment defines his method.
Movies
Plays Specker Dave
The Punisher
2004
Plays Reynolds
Motor City
2026
Plays The Stranger
30 Days of Night
2007
Plays Steve McKenna
The Mechanic
2011
Plays Mike
The Contractor
2022
Plays Medivh (Guardian)
Warcraft
2016
Plays Tanner Howard
Hell or High Water
2016
Plays Jim V. Martin
Christy
2025
Plays Charlie Prince
3:10 to Yuma
2007
Plays Philip Wills
Hostiles
2017
Plays Bertrand Zobrist
Inferno
2016
Plays Richard Livesey
The Finest Hours
2016
Plays Jim Fassel
Emancipation
2022
Plays Bower
Pandorum
2009
Plays Mars Krupcheck
Hostage
2005
Plays George 'Smiley' Greene
King Ivory
2025
Plays Vince Merrick
Hustle
2022
Plays Will
Leave No Trace
2018
Plays Sebastian Abney
Contraband
2012
Plays Jake Mazursky
Alpha Dog
2006
Plays Berke Landers
Get Over It
2001
Plays William Burroughs
Kill Your Darlings
2013
Plays Lance Armstrong
The Program
2015
Plays Tom Eldridge
Finestkind
2023
Plays Jan Žižka
Medieval
2022
Plays Eddie
11:14
2004
Plays Matt Arnold
Big Trouble
2002
Producer
Plays General Terry
Rampart
2011
Plays Josh McCall
Sharp Corner
2025
Plays Patrick Wheeler
Ain't Them Bodies Saints
2013
Plays Will Montgomery
The Messenger
2009
Plays Roy Cady
Galveston
2018
Plays Fleshy Boy
The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things
2004
Plays Tyler
360
2012
Plays Ben Kurtzman
Liberty Heights
1999
Plays Cod
Northfork
2003
Plays Ben Foster
Rock'n Roll
2017
Plays Travis
Kounterfeit
1996
Plays Jay
Birds of America
2008
Plays Trevor Adams
Bang Bang You're Dead
2003
Plays Stanley Kowalski
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
2014
Plays Will Shepard
Here
2011
Plays Warren Worthington III / Angel
X-Men: The Last Stand
2006
TV Shows
Plays Tucker James
Flash Forward
1995
Plays Russell Corwin
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Max Warner
Boston Public
2000
Plays Eli
Freaks and Geeks
1999
Plays Darren Foldes
The Dead Zone
2002
Plays Jason Nelson
Family Law
1999
Plays Glen Shipley
My Name Is Earl
2005
Plays Time Traveler / Orville Redenbacher (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Plays Earl
You Wish
1997
Latest Trailers
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The Stunt Driver
Full Filmography
Motor City
Reynolds
2026
Film
Christy
Jim V. Martin
2025
Film
Sharp Corner
Josh McCall
2025
Film
King Ivory
George 'Smiley' Greene
2025
Film
Long Day's Journey into Night
Jamie Tyrone
2025
Film
Finestkind
Tom Eldridge
2023
Film
Emancipation
Jim Fassel
2022
Film
Medieval
Jan Žižka
2022
Film
Hustle
Vince Merrick
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ben Foster and where are they from?
Ben Foster is 45 years old, born on October 29, 1980 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ben Foster?
Ben Foster is best known for roles in X-Men: The Last Stand, Warcraft, Inferno.
How many movies has Ben Foster been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Ben Foster has appeared in 45 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Ben Foster's first movie?
The career of Ben Foster began with Kounterfeit (1996).
What is Ben Foster's most recent movie or series?
Ben Foster's most recent release is Motor City, which premiered on July 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Ben Foster appeared in?
On television, Ben Foster has appeared in My Name Is Earl, Six Feet Under, Freaks and Geeks, Robot Chicken.
Does Ben Foster have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Ben Foster's upcoming work includes: The Stunt Driver (2026), Viva la Madness (2028).
Ben Foster
1980-10-29 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin A. Foster (born October 29, 1980) is an American actor. His films include The Punisher (2004), X-Men: The Last Stand and Alpha Dog (both 2006), 30 Days of Night (2007), The Messenger and Pandorum (both 2009), The Mechanic (2011), Contraband (2012), Kill Your Darlings and Lone Survivor (both 2013), The Program (2015), Warcraft (2016), and Leave No Trace (2018). He has won an Independent Spirit Award for portraying Tanner Howard in Hell or High Water (2016). He also had a recurring role as Russell Corwin in Six Feet Under (2003–05).Ben Foster (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.