Ben Brantley is an American retired chief theater critic who writes for The New York Times.
10 Quick Facts About Ben Brantley
- Full Name: Ben Brantley
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: The New York Times
- Current Role: Retired Chief Theater Critic
- Age: 71 years old
- Date of Birth: October 26, 1954
- Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina
- Specialization: Journalist
- Beats: Entertainment
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 has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.
Rise to Fame
Ben Brantley became known as retired Chief Theater Critic at The New York Times.
Ben Brantley Salary
Ben Brantley receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Ben Brantley Net Worth
Ben Brantley's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.
Ben Brantley Family & Relationships
Family and relationship details are not widely documented publicly.
Ben Brantley Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Brantley
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Media Personality
- 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
Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Not publicly disclosed
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment






