Ben Brantley is an American journalist and retired chief theater critic for The New York Times.
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Best Known For:Retired Chief Theater Critic at The New York Times
Breakthrough:Appointed as the chief theater critic for The New York Times in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Ben Brantley
- Full Name: Ben Brantley
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The New York Times
- Current Role: Retired chief theater critic
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1954
- Age: 71 years old
- Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina
- Beats: Entertainment
- Media Level: National

Ben Brantley Age
Ben Brantley is about 72 years old as of 2026. Ben Brantley was born in 1954.
Education
He attended Swarthmore College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Swarthmore College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Ben Brantley's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Chief Theater Critic
Period: 1996–2020
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Chief Theater Critic
Period: 1996–2020
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Ben Brantley became known for his work as retired Chief Theater Critic at The New York Times.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Brantley
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1954
- Age: 71
- Birthday: October 26
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment









