Here are some famous individuals named Benjamin across various fields:
Historical Figures
- Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790): One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for his contributions to science, politics, and literature.
- Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806): African American mathematician, astronomer, and surveyor who helped plan Washington, D.C.
Entertainment
- Benjamin Bratt: American actor known for roles in Law & Order and Miss Congeniality.
- Ben Affleck: Actor, director, and screenwriter known for movies like Good Will Hunting and Argo.
- Ben Stiller: Comedian and actor famous for films such as Zoolander and Meet the Parents.
- Ben Kingsley: Academy Award-winning actor known for Gandhi and Schindler’s List.
Sports
- Ben Simmons: Australian professional basketball player in the NBA.
- Ben Roethlisberger: Former NFL quarterback, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Music
- Ben E. King: Singer famous for Stand by Me.
- Ben Folds: Singer-songwriter, pianist, and leader of Ben Folds Five.
Literature
- Ben Jonson (1572–1637): English playwright and poet, contemporary of William Shakespeare.
- Benjamin Zephaniah: British poet, writer, and activist.
Science & Technology
- Ben Carson: Neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
- Ben Goertzel: AI researcher and futurist.
Others
- Benjamin Netanyahu: Israeli politician and former Prime Minister of Israel.
- Ben Shapiro: Political commentator and author.
