Ken Baumann

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Ken Baumann
Born
Kenneth Robert Tuff Baumann

(1989-08-08) August 8, 1989 (age 34)
Other namesKenny Baumann
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, publisher, book designer
Years active2003–2013
Spouse
(m. 2012)

Kenneth Robert Tuff Baumann (born August 8, 1989) is a former American actor, writer, publisher, and book designer. He is known for playing Ben Boykewich on The Secret Life of the American Teenager . He is the author of numerous novels, nonfiction stories, essays, and poems. He also owns and co-owns Sator Press. He also co-founded the iOS app Sweetspot. [1] In 2014, Baumann enrolled at St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. [2]

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Personal life

Baumann was born in Urbana, Illinois. He grew up in Abilene, Texas. He married actress Aviva Farber on June 16, 2012, in Malibu, California. [3]

Book design

Baumann served as the series designer for the Boss Fight Books. He also designed the covers for Fuckscapes by Sean Kilpatrick, [4] and the issues of No Colony, Sator Press.

Published works

Novels

Nonfiction

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Riding the 9ScottShort film; as Kenny Baumann
2004ConsiderationAlbertShort film; as Kenny Baumann
2004 Birdie & Bogey Party Boyas Kenny Baumann
2005FallingLittle JimmyShort film; as Kenny Baumann
2006Wolves in the WoodsPeteras Kenny Baumann
2008 Whore Kennyas Kenny Baumann
2009Here's HerbieMikeShort film
2012The CottageJustin
2012We SpeakKenShort film
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Don't AskCalvin CollinsTelevision film; as Kenny Baumann
2006Sixty Minute ManMichael HendersenTelevision film; as Kenny Baumann
2006The Other MallTrevorTelevision film; as Kenny Baumann
2008 Eli Stone Peter Johnson1 episode
2008–2013 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Ben Boykewich Main role; 121 episodes
2010–2011 Castle Ashley3 episodes
2013 Call Me Crazy: A Five Film LukeTelevision film

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  2. Pratt, Tim (December 21, 2016). "The Secret Life of the Santa Fe Johnnie | St. John's College". www.sjc.edu. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. The Secret Life of the American Teenager Star Ken Baumann Weds Aviva Farber
  4. "Interview with Sean Kilpatrick | Columbia Poetry Reviews". Blogs.colum.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-01.