Benjamin King (actor)

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Benjamin King
Born (1971-11-08) November 8, 1971 (age 53)
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Spouse
Laura Kravitz
(m. 2004)
Children2

Benjamin King (born November 8, 1971) [1] is an American actor.

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Career

King guest starred on Scrubs as Milos and appeared in episodes of Grey's Anatomy , Las Vegas , and Mike & Molly . He starred on Disney Channel TV series Liv and Maddie as Pete Rooney, father of main characters, during the show's first three seasons. His character did not appear in the final season. [2] This was due to Benjamin King having suffered from Crohn's disease.

Personal life

On May 29, 2004, he married Laura (née Kravitz) King. [3] [4] They live in Encino, California with their two daughters. [5] [6] [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 Hollywood Safari Rookie McLean
1998 Lethal Weapon 4 Detective
1999A Little InsideEd Mills
2002 Spider's Web Harry Burnham
2003 S.W.A.T. Customs Agent #1
2005Extreme DatingGeorge Thurman
2014 A Short History of Decay Jack Fisher
2018The Middle of XCarter Camply
2019You Are HereJared
2023 A Little White Lie Jack Blunt

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991 Saved by the Bell Craig StrandEpisode: "My Boyfriend's Back"
1996 3rd Rock from the Sun Man in BarEpisode: "Dick's First Birthday"
1997 ER CosiEpisode: "Ground Zero"
1998 JAG Dr. SandersEpisode: "Angels 30"
1999 The Sky's On Fire GaryTelevision film
1999 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Lt. Steven RappaportEpisode: "Tip of the Spear"
2000 Party of Five MarkEpisode: "Too Cool for School"
2000PartnersLarryTelevision film
2002 Providence HankEpisode: "Act Naturally"
2002 The District RubenEpisode: "Explicit Activities"
2002 Less than Perfect TomEpisode: "The Pole"
2003 Hidden Hills DonEpisode: "The Neighbors"
2003 The Guardian MarkEpisode: "Big Coal"
2003 Run of the House Episode: "Sally's New Boss"
2003 Saving Jessica Lynch Robert J. DowdyTelevision film
2004 Happy Family DonEpisode: "Bye Bye Birdie"
2004 Six Feet Under GregEpisode: "Can I Come Up Now?"
2004WeekendsPreston McIntyreTelevision film
2005 What I Like About You Alan Lloyd, food criticEpisode: "Sex and the Single Girls"
2005 Freddie BillEpisode: "Halloween"
2005 The King of Queens LarryEpisode: "Baker's Doesn't"
2006 CSI: Miami Russell MillerEpisode: "Collision"
2016Stroller WarsRussellTelevision film
2007 Scrubs MilosEpisode: "My Perspective"
2007 The Wedding Bells Russell Hawkins4 episodes
2007 Side Order of Life Nick WainwrightEpisode: "When Pigs Fly"
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Stewart LytleEpisode: "Two and a Half Deaths"
2008 Happy Hour ChuckEpisode: "The Election"
2008 The Ex List JoshEpisode: "Protect and Serve"
2008ZipSpiveyTelevision film
2009 Psych DrimmerEpisode: "Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing"
2009 Better Off Ted GilEpisode: "You Are the Boss of Me"
2010 NCIS Ron SandsEpisode: "Short Fuse"
2010 Mike & Molly DavidEpisode: "Mike Snores"
2012 Working Class BuddyEpisode: "The Buddy System"
2012 Weeds Rog / Soccer Dad 12 episodes
2012Bits and PiecesPeteTelevision film
2013 Grey's Anatomy Dalton MarksEpisode: "Get Up, Stand Up"
2013–2016 Liv and Maddie Pete Rooney65 episodes
2016 Better Things Charles KempEpisode: "Woman Is the Something of the Something"

References

  1. King, Benjamin (November 8, 2014). "Benjamin King on Twitter" . Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  2. Terrace, Vincent (2018-01-14). Encyclopedia of Television Shows: A Comprehensive Supplement, 2011-2016. McFarland. ISBN   978-1-4766-3094-6.
  3. "18 years ago my family became @lauraking323, soon after to be completed by the arrival of our two girls. So much has happened but the only thing that has changed is that my heart has expanded. My love and appreciation for what you do daily for me and for all us, are the surest feelings I know. Here's to so many more happy memories to make together, to share in with our children and our pups and our friends and family, and continuing to hold hands, walking this life knowing that there's a person at our side who has our back always. I love you so much, Happy Anniversary My Laura ♥️". instagram.com.
  4. "Rehearsal. Milestone weekend for our girl and our family. #Baggy's #BatMitzvah". instagram.com.
  5. "Happy Happy Birthday to the woman who keeps it all together for our family. Endlessly supporting and full of love to equal her Beauty. I love you so much, and so happy to be celebrating this milestone by your side". instagram.com.
  6. "Another memorable night at #DodgerStadium with my young ladies. #Kershaw = Brilliant!! #GoDodgers!!⚾️". instagram.com.
  7. "Ep. 001 - Kids Will Always Come First - Benjamin King". www.dadthepodcast.com. 14 March 2018.