Ben McKenzie (born
Benjamin McKenzie Schenkkan; September 12, 1978), is an American actor and producer. He is known for playing
Ryan Atwood in the television series
The O.C. and for playing Ben Sherman in
Southland. He appeared in the films
Junebug and
88 Minutes. His first starring role in a feature film was in the 2008 indie release
Johnny Got His Gun. Since 2014, McKenzie is currently starring as
James Gordon in the television series
Gotham.