- Born
- Birth nameBenjamin Frederick Mankiewicz
- Ben Mankiewicz was born on March 25, 1967 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for White House Down (2013), Mank (2020) and Sugar (2024). He has been married to Michelle (Lee) Larkin Russo since December 12, 2013. They have one child. He was previously married to Contessa Lynn Kellogg.
- SpousesMichelle (Lee) Larkin Russo(December 12, 2013 - present) (1 child)Contessa Lynn Kellogg(January 29, 2005 - October 7, 2010) (divorced)
- ParentsHollie Lou Jolley
- RelativesJosh Mankiewicz(Sibling)Herman J. Mankiewicz(Grandparent)Joseph L. Mankiewicz(Aunt or Uncle)John Mankiewicz(Cousin)
- Great nephew of Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
- Son of Frank Mankiewicz who was the first president of National Public Radio and press secretary to Robert F. Kennedy.
- Was married by Judge Joseph Wapner of the classic TV show, The People's Court (1981). Wapner and Ben's parents, Frank Mankiewicz and Hollie Jolley, met and became friends while attending UCLA.
- Brother of NBC news reporter Josh Mankiewicz.
- Casablanca (1942) and Out of Sight (1998) are two of his favorite films of all time.
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