Why We Like This "Princely" British Actor!

Name: Ben Barnes

Birthdate: August 20, 1981

Height: 6”

Birthplace: England

Why Is He Famous?

Well, he’s not exactly a superstar – yet. Previously a struggling boy band member, Ben Barnes has hit the box office big time in his first major role as Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Previously appearing in television shows like Split Decision and Stardust, this previously unknown British actor is about to gain big time fame, since Prince Caspian was the #1 film worldwide during opening weekend. We can’t wait to see more of Ben Barnes, and lucky for us, he has a few projects coming up including playing the leading role in the film, Dorian Gray.

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Why We Like Him:

It’s refreshing whenever new talent steps into Hollywood, and when the young talent happens to be tall, dark, and handsome, we can’t complain! Recent interviews of Ben Barnes reveal that he is polite, unassuming, and surprisingly, still normal. Best of all, he’s got what ladies love most: a British accent! Of his relationship with female fans and of his newfound fame, Barnes told Alloy, “There's nothing wrong with screaming girls. I can't think of a downside!”

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