Ben Mankiewicz Bio | Wiki
Ben Mankiewicz ( Full name: Benjamin Frederick Mankiewicz) is an American film critic, television personality, and political commentator. Currently, he serves as a host on Turner Classic Movies. Ben has also been serving as a commentator on The Young Turks and What the Flick?! In addition to that, Ben hosts a segment on the CBS Sunday morning show titled Screen Time.
The journalist launched his journalism career by serving as a reporter and an anchor for WCSC-TV (a CBS affiliate) based in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1998, Ben joined WAMI in Miami, Florida where he worked as an anchor of a daily news magazine show called The Times. It was also the station’s highlight program.
Ben Mankiewicz Age
He was born on March 25, 1967, in Washington, D.C., United States of America. Ben is 55 years old.
Ben Mankiewicz Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Ben stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx 1.78m).
Ben Mankiewicz Family
He was born to Holly Mankiewicz (née Jolley) of German-Jewish stock (mother) and press secretary Frank Mankiewicz ( father) on March 25, 1967, in Washington, D.C., United States of America. NBC News reporter Josh Mankiewicz is his brother. Filmmaker/television producer Nick Davis and Screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz are his cousins. Screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz was Ben’s grandfather. In addition, he is the grand-nephew of screenwriter, director, and producer Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Ben Mankiewicz Brother
His brother Josh Mankiewicz ( Joshua Paul Mankiewicz ) is a 66-year-old American journalist. Josh has been reporting for Dateline NBC since 1995. He also worked for other shows such as The Today Show and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, as well as Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly as a reporter. Josh served as a producer and reporter for ABC News prior to joining NBC.
Ben Mankiewicz Wife | Lee Russo | Wedding
He married his ex-wife named Contessa Kellogg in 2005. The duo married each other in a private wedding ceremony attended by only close friends and family. 4 years later, in 2009, the marriage ended up in divorce following irreconcilable differences. In 2013, Ben found love again and married his second wife named Lee Russo. On March 25, 2013. Ben and Lee welcomed their daughter Josie
Ben Mankiewicz Education
For his primary and secondary education, Ben attended Georgetown Day School. He then joined Tufts University for his undergraduate studies, and later enrolled at Columbia University for his graduate studies.
Ben Mankiewicz Tcm
Ben made his debut on TCM in September 2003 and became the second host to be hired in the network’s history (Robert Osborne being the first). He co-hosted the nationally syndicated tv series At the Movies as a film critic from 2008 to 2009. Also, Ben co-hosted the online film review show called What the Flick?! on The Young Turks Network.
Ben Mankiewicz Jeopardy
Merv Griffin created an American television game show called Jeopardy! that features a quiz competition. In this show, contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers. The role is that the contestants must phrase their responses in the form of questions. The original daytime version of the show debuted on March 30, 1964, on NBC and aired until January 3, 1975.
An announcement was made on Ja January 29, 2014, by TCM that Ben would join Jeopardy! to host a special category for 31 Days of Oscar®. The fans were given a chance to test those classic film trivia skills they always bragging about. He also appeared on Jeopardy! in April 2019 as he introduced a category in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
Ben Mankiewicz Podcast | Podcast Lucille Ball
In April 2020, the journalist launched TCM original podcast called “The Plot Thickens.” In the podcast, Ben began by interviewing renowned director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show, Paper Moon, etc.). Peter chronicles his life in and out of the film. In addition, the “The Plot Thickens” podcast is scheduled to have others connected to the film interviewed in subsequent podcasts.
Apart from journalism and podcasting, Ben has made cameo appearances in the Lifetime television movie titled The Bling Ring in 2011 as well as the action film titled White House Down in 2013. He also made regular appearances as a political and media commentator on other shows such as The Michael Brooks Show in 2017. In 2019, Ben was among the people who were interviewed for the documentary film titled Memory: The Origins of Alien.
Ben Mankiewicz Contessa Kellogg
He married Contessa Kellogg in 2005. The duo married each other in a private wedding ceremony attended by only close friends and family. 4 years later, in 2009, the marriage ended up in divorce following irreconcilable differences.
Ben Mankiewicz Salary
He earns a reasonable amount from his current job as a host on Turner Classic Movies. Ben receives an average salary of $73,296 per year.
Ben Mankiewicz Net Worth
He has accumulated an estimated net worth of $1,386,927 as an American film critic, and television personality.
How Old Is Ben Mankiewicz
Ben is a 55-year-old American film critic, and television personality born on March 25, 1967, in Washington, D.C., United States of America.
How Tall Is Ben Mankiewicz
Ben is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in ( Approx 1.78m).
Is Ben Mankiewicz Leaving Tcm
Ben is the current primetime host of Turner Classic Movies. He made his TCM debut in September 2003 as the only second host hired in the network’s history. Ben has not officially announced that he is leaving TCM.
Who Is Ben Mankiewicz
Ben is an American film critic, television personality, and political commentator. Currently, he serves as a host on Turner Classic Movies. Ben has also been serving as a commentator on The Young Turks and What the Flick?! In addition to that, Ben hosts a segment on the CBS Sunday morning show titled Screen Time.
Is Ben Mankiewicz Married
He was previously married to his ex-wife named Contessa Kellogg whom he married in 2005 but divorced in 2009. In 2013, Ben married Lee Russo. On March 25, 2013. Ben and Lee welcomed their daughter Josie
Is Ben Mankiewicz Related To Josh Mankiewicz
Yes. His brother Josh Mankiewicz ( Joshua Paul Mankiewicz ) is a 66-year-old American journalist. Josh has been reporting for Dateline NBC since 1995.