| Category | Information |
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| Full Name | Benjamin Thomas Barnes |
| Date of Birth | August 20, 1981 |
| Height | Approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) |
| Age | 45 years old as of October 2026 |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actor, singer, and musician |
| Famous For | Playing Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia, Billy Russo in The Punisher, Logan Delos in Westworld, and General Kirigan in Shadow and Bone |
| Net Worth | Not officially disclosed. Online estimates often place his wealth at around $2–3 million, but this figure has not been independently verified |
| Nickname | Ben |
| Father | Thomas Barnes, a professor of psychiatry |
| Mother | Patricia Becker, also known as Tricia Barnes, a relationship therapist |
| Siblings | One younger brother, Jack Barnes |
| Family Background | Raised in England in a family with academic and therapeutic professional backgrounds. His mother is of South African origin, while his father is English |
| Wife | Aubrey Cleland, an American singer and actress |
| Marriage | Ben Barnes and Aubrey Cleland announced their marriage in October 2026 |
| Children | No publicly confirmed children |
| Education | Attended Homefield Preparatory School and King’s College School before studying drama and English literature at Kingston University |
| Degree | Graduated from Kingston University in 2004 with a degree in Drama and English Literature |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Weight | Not officially confirmed; some online profiles estimate approximately 83 kg |
| Instagram | @benbarnes |
| Acting Career Start | Began performing in theatre as a teenager and later moved into television and film |
| First Television Work | Appeared in the British medical drama Doctors |
| Film Breakthrough | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), in which he played Prince Caspian |
| Popular Films | Stardust (2007), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008), Easy Virtue (2008), Dorian Gray (2009), The Words (2012), The Big Wedding (2013), and Seventh Son (2014) |
| Popular Television Shows | Westworld, The Punisher, Shadow and Bone, Gold Digger, and The Institute |
| Notable Character: Prince Caspian | His portrayal of Prince Caspian brought him international recognition and introduced him to a much wider audience |
| Notable Character: Billy Russo | Played Billy Russo, also known as Jigsaw, in Marvel’s television series The Punisher |
| Notable Character: General Kirigan | Played the Darkling, also known as General Kirigan, in Netflix’s fantasy series Shadow and Bone |
| Music Career | Alongside acting, Barnes writes and performs music, combining his interest in songwriting with his screen career |
| Debut Single | Released the single 11:11 in 2021 |
| Music Releases | Released the EP Songs for You and his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, in January 2025 |
| Musical Influences | Has spoken about his love of soul and pop music, influences reflected in his songwriting and recordings |
| Theatre Experience | Performed with the National Youth Music Theatre and appeared in stage productions before becoming widely known on screen |
| Awards and Recognition | Has received recognition for his acting and musical work. Specific award wins should be checked individually rather than assumed |
| Acting Style | Known for portraying complex, charismatic characters in fantasy, drama, action, and psychological thrillers |
| Hobbies and Interests | Music, songwriting, singing, theatre, and creative performance are documented interests |
| Public Image | Often recognised for his understated style, expressive performances, and preference for keeping his personal life relatively private |
| Relationship History | Has generally kept his romantic relationships away from extensive public discussion |
| Current Residence | Has been associated with Los Angeles for work and personal life; exact current residential details are private |
| Social Media Presence | Uses Instagram to share updates about his acting, music, and selected personal milestones |
| Career Strength | Has built a career across film, television, theatre, and music rather than focusing on one entertainment field |
| Why Fans Know Him | His roles in The Chronicles of Narnia and Shadow and Bone, alongside his work in Westworld and The Punisher, have helped him maintain an international fan base |
| Career Legacy | Continues to develop a varied career that brings together screen acting, live performance, and original music |
