Ben Kold y k e was a teacher and football coach who eventually turned into an actor. No hard feeling as the American actor is leading a marvelous acting career. He appeared on the popular series like Big Love, How I Met Your Mother, Back in the Game, and many more. Kold y k e, however, is best known for his performance in the American sitcom Mr. Robinson aired on NBC. In 2018, she was a cast in comedy series Silicon Valley.
Early Life Of Ben Kold y k e
Ben Kold y k e was born Benjamin Kold y k e on 27 March 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. He is a son of Patricia Blunt Kold y k e and Martin J Kold y k e, a former investment banker. He is of American nationality and belongs to Caucasian ethnicity.
The former football coach was raised along with his three siblings: Elizabeth Kold y k e, Carl Kold y k e, and Laird Kold y k e.
After completing high school, Kold y k e went to Choate Rosemary Hall, a college preparatory private institute. Then he went to Dartmouth College, New Hampshire where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in English in 1991. In his college days, Kold y k e played a quarterback for the football team.
Ben Kold y k e's Professional Career
Ben Kold y k e began his professional career as a high school English teacher and a football coach in Chicago. Later, he changed his base and tried his luck in acting. He starred on the TV pilot Boldly Going Nowhere but the show wasn't picked.
Kold y k e then ended up starring in the HBO television drama series Big Love. In the series, he played the recurring role of Dale Toma s son. Also, he portrayed the role of Don Frank in the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
CAPTION: Ben Kold y k e's Professional Career SOURCE: In 2012, the actor appeared on the lead role of Lee Standish in the ABC sitcom Work It. The following year, he appeared on another ABC sitcom Back in the Games along with the co-stars Maggie Lawson and James Caan.
Then after Kold y k e appeared on the recurring role of Greg Gibbon in the TV series Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street (2014-2016). In 2015, he notably appeared on the recurring role of Paul Edley on the period drama series Masters of Sex. The same year, he starred as Jimmy Hooper on the short-lived sitcom Mr. Robinson.
The actor was cast in the historical drama-thriller film The Finest Hours in 2016. Kold y k e played the role of Donald Bangs. The movie was directed by Craig Gillespie and features popular actors like Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Holliday Grainger, Ben Foster, and others.
Recently, he starred as Ben on the satirical television series Silicon Valley.
Ben Kold y k e's Net Worth, Salary and House
So far, Ben Kold y k e is leading a prosperous career. From his incredible acting skills, the actor is earning an attractive amount of money. According to Celebrity Networth, Kold y k e has a whopping net worth of $7 million.
Here is the list of some of his movies box office earning and cast members. Have a look:
| Movies | Box Office Earning | Cast |
| The Finest Hours | $52.1 million | Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster |
| Stuck on You | $65.8 million | Matt Damon, Eva Mendes, Greg Kinnear |
| Thirteen Days | $66.5 million | Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp |
Mr. Robinson star Kold y k e owns a luxurious 2,276 square feet house in Santa Monica, California. He purchased the house back in 2009 for $1.45 million. Kold y k e listed the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms house for $3.895 million.
Ben Kold y k e's Personal Life
The actor Ben Kold y k e was married to American actress Maggie Lawson. The couple tied the knot back in August 2015. The wedding ceremony was held in Las Vegas, New Mexico in the presence of their friends and family.
But things didn't go well between the two and his then-wife Lawson filed for divorce in early 2017 citing irreconcilable differences. After the divorce, he doesn't seem to anyone.
Ben Kold y k e's Age, Body Measurement and Other Facts
- Age: As of 2019, Ben Kold y k e is 51 years old.
- Birth Sign: Aries
- Height: He stands at a tall height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m).
- Weight: He weighs 187 lbs (85 kg).
- Body measurement: He has an attractive body measurement.
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eyes Color: Blue
Kold y k e is very active on Instagram and doc u ments his personal life and is seen spending quality time with his near and dear one.
by manisha, 05 Sep, 2018
