Latest Benjamin McKenzie News

Southland star Ben McKenzie gives his actor pal Emile Hirsch a bro hug at the Independent Spirit Awards held at Nokia Event Deck at L.A. Live on Friday (March 5).

Ben was seen playing with one of the LG Electronics Kompressor Vacuum on the blue carpet, stopped by the the Fage Total 0% Yogurt Bar and picked up a swag bag filled with lots of goodies including an AMC 1-Year Free Movie Pass and Nautica Oceans Fragrance for Men.

Last night, Ben and Emile also hit up the epic Weinstein party together at the Soho House.

20+ pictures inside of Ben McKenzie and Emile Hirsch at the Independent Spirit Awards… More Here! »

Fitness buff Ben McKenzie shows off his super-fit physique as he takes a run around Miami Beach in a tank top on Monday afternoon (November 30) in South Florida.

The 31-year-old actor was later seen soaking in the sun, laying out in a lounge chair on the beach. Ben stayed hydrated with a bottle of Voss water.

Tonight, Mr. McKenzie is expected to attend the unveiling of the brand new Audi A8 housed in the Audi Pavilion.

15+ pictures inside of Ben McKenzie’s tank top run… More Here! »

Southland star Ben McKenzie and a mystery male arrive for the art show Art Basel on Sunday (November 29) in Miami, Fla.

Tonight, the 31-year-old actor is expected to attend the unveiling of the brand new Audi A8 housed in the Audi Pavilion on 46th and Collins (open to the public on December 2). Lucy Liu is expected to host the event. Other celebs on the guest list include Twilight star Kellan Lutz, Chris Noth (Sex & the City) and Christina Ricci.
More Here! »

Ben McKenzie hits the red carpet at the GQ “Men of the Year” Party at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont on Wednesday (November 18).

The 31-year-old actor, who wore John Varvatos to the soiree, rubbed elbows with Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Stroup and spoke to JustJared.com about how his character is evolving on the recently saved Southland.

“He actually gets more comfortable in the police force, but…he’s starting to go down a little bit of a rough path,” Ben shared. “Some of the things he’s seeing on the job are starting to affect him personally and affect his ability to handle that emotionally.”

More Here! »

Ben McKenzie called in to Ryan Seacrest’s radio show on Monday to talk about Southland’s revival on TNT!

Here’s what he had to say about TNT, how he found out Southland was canceled and his Halloween costume…

On learning of Southland’s cancellation: “We were ’sposed to premiere on NBC October 23 - we were on set shooting, I was making plans to go to New York with my publicist and the producers came to the set and said ‘We’re canceled!’

On being thankful for a second shot: “TNT’s a great network and we’re excited about it…..It’s very rare that a network show gets to have a second airing - we’re very grateful for that.”

On his Halloween costume: “I went as Jay Leno! He kind of canceled our show, so I thought…[I wore] The Jay Leno mask, jeans shirt and jeans that Jay Leno wears when he’s not in the suit.”

Southland will begin airing on TNT January 12 (Tuesday) at 10/9c!

Southland is back! Yay, more Ben McKenzie!

After rumors of the show’s revival, it’s official: TNT has picked up Southland and will air episodes beginning January 12 on Tuesdays @ 10 PM ET/PT.

“We’re delighted that TNT has stepped forward to pick up Southland,” executive producer John Wells said. “We are all extremely proud of the show.”

The network has exclusive rights to air the first season’s seven episodes as well as six episodes shot for the second season.

The cop drama, which originally premiered on NBC last season to good ratings, was renewed for a second season and subsequently dropped by the network.

Ben McKenzie and Eliza Dushku celebrate the official launch of Invisible Children’s t-shirt campaign with Guess and Vanity Fair in Los Angeles on Thursday (October 23).

The 31-year-old Southland actor celebrated Invisible Children’s efforts to improve life for children in Uganda. Kristen Bell and Rachel Bilson hosted the event. Eliza, 28, who attended the event with boyfriend Rick Fox, wore a dress by Guess.

Although Ben got some disappointing news with the early cancellation of Southland, The Hollywood Reporter says TNT may be a new home for the drama.

Eliza’s Dollhouse is taking a break until December, Fox announced today. However, the network will be airing the remaining episodes this winter in two-hour blocks (yay!).

More Here! »

Ben McKenzie and a few friends dine out at Jerry’s Famous Deli on Saturday (October 10) in West Hollywood, Calif.

On Thursday, NBC canceled the 30-year-old actor’s drama Southland before its season premiere. Ben hasn’t been vocal about the cancellation but his co-star Michael Cudlitz is downright angry.

He tells EW, “I’m pissed. I’ve said it on my Twitter account. I’m pissed off. We had all the pre-season stuff, all the dinners and parties. They told us they loved and believed in the show. They said the [delay] would be good for us. On paper it all made sense so I was willing to believe I was being told the truth… I don’t just walk in one day and go, ‘Eh, I’m not going to act today. I know I told you I was going to act, but I’m not going to do my thing.’ But I guess because they own the ball and the ballpark they get to do that. It’s kind of cheap.”