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Ben Foster Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on November 13, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Ben Foster is an American actor best known for playing Tucker James in Flash Forward.

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Best Known For:The television show Flash Forward
Breakthrough:Gained early television recognition through Flash Forward in 1996

10 Quick Facts About Ben Foster

  • Full Name: Ben Foster
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Flash Forward
  • Date of Birth: October 29, 1980
  • Age: 46 years old
  • Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Laura Prepon
  • Children: Ella

Ben Foster Age

Ben Foster is 46 years old. He was born on October 29, 1980, and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Ben Foster Height

Ben Foster stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.

Ben Foster Weight

Ben Foster weighs around 79 kilograms. This is approximately 174 lbs.

Education

He attended Interlochen Arts Academy, where he studied Theatre.

  • Interlochen Arts Academy
    • Field of Study: Theatre

Rise to Fame

Ben Foster rose to prominence for his role on the television show Flash Forward.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Flash Forward, Liberty Heights, and Get Over It.

Television

  • TV Show: Flash Forward (Tucker James, 1996-1997) — Early television starring role
  • TV Show: Six Feet Under (Russell Corwin, 2003-2005) — HBO drama series

Film

  • Film: Liberty Heights (Ben Kurtzman, 1999) — Coming-of-age drama
  • Film: Get Over It (Berke Landers, 2001) — Teen romantic comedy
  • Film: Bang Bang You're Dead (Trevor Adams, 2002) — Television film
  • Film: Hostage (Marshall Krupcheck, 2005) — Action thriller
  • Film: X-Men: The Last Stand (Warren Worthington III / Angel, 2006) — Superhero film
  • Film: Alpha Dog (Jake Mazursky, 2006) — Crime drama

Awards & Achievements

  • Best Supporting Male nomination — Independent Spirit Awards — 2010 — The Messenger.
  • Best Supporting Male — Independent Spirit Awards — 2017 — Hell or High Water.

Ben Foster Net Worth

Ben Foster's net worth is estimated to be between $12,000,000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Ben Foster Family & Relationships

Ben Foster is divorced. He has 1 child, Ella.

  • Father: Steven Foster
  • Mother: Gillian Kirwan
  • Siblings:
    • Jon Foster
  • Children:
    • Ella (2017)

Lesser Known Facts

  • He was born in Boston but spent much of his childhood in Fairfield, Iowa.
  • As a child, he wrote, directed and performed in a play that earned recognition in an international competition.
  • He has spoken publicly about his enjoyment of horses and country music after relocating to Tennessee.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Ben Foster
  • Popular As: Benjamin A. Foster
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 29, 1980
  • Age: 46
  • Birthday: October 29
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in
  • Weight: 79 kg
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Steven Foster
  • Mother: Gillian Kirwan
  • Siblings: Jon Foster
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Spouse / Partner: Laura Prepon
  • Children: Ella

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $40,000–$518,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $12,000,000
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • Steven Foster (Parent • Father.)
  • Gillian Kirwan (Parent • Mother.)
  • Jon Foster (Sibling • Younger brother and actor.)
  • Laura Prepon (Former wife and mother of his two children.)
  • Robin Wright (Former fiancée.)

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