I'M JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE…
"Ben Whalen is by far the most brilliant actor of this generation." - No One Ever
I pride myself on being easy to work with and fun to be around.
Like Larry David, Al Pacino, Oprah and so many great artist before me, I decided to drop out of school early, in order to pursue my dream.
I left the University of Maryland to attend the prestigious Stella Alder Studio of Acting in New York City (My Home State) The same studio where acting legends Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro had studied years before. To this day I am inspired by these men and the school's mission statement, "Growth as an actor and growth as a human being are synonomous."
After Stella, I studied at The Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles where i received interest from several managers. Between the promise of representation, advice from teachers, and my gut instinct the move to LA was inevitable.
Since moving to Los Angeles, I have been fortunate to work consistently as an actor. I have booked several paying roles in Film, Television and Stage, acquired SAG-AFTRA Eligibility, studied acting technique with a wide range of experienced professionals, including improv at UCB, and created a diverse network of Writers, Directors, Producers, Casting Directors, and Actors.
But my proudest moment and most notable credit is "Anarchy Parlor," a horror film, shot in Lithuania with an international cast and crew. I had the opportunity to work with amazing directors, doing what I love, in a foreign country, with an amazing, loving and talented cast and crew. It was a dream come true. Anarchy Parlor was an Official Selection of LA Screamfest, had a theatrical release in 13 major U.S. cities and is available on iTunes and Video on Demand.
Moving forward, I plan to continue studying the craft of acting, attending workshops and industry showcases. I look forward to seeing new places, meeting new people and working with the very best in this business!