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Ben Savage Biography

Birth Name:Bennett Joseph Savage

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has supported various charities in the past including the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and the Rocky Stone Foundation, both of which benefit children in need
  • Graduated from Stanford University in 2004 with a political science degree
  • Younger brother of actor and filmmaker, Fred Savage
  • Established himself as a successful child actor after landing numerous roles alongside his brother who is four years older
  • After numerous guest appearances on series including "Dear John" and "A Family for Joe" in the early '90s, he would land his first starring role in 1993 on ABC's "Boy Meets World", a role he would portray from age 13 to 20
  • Following a short hiatus after the end of "Boy Meets World" to complete his college degree, he would again re-enter the acting scene for both film and stage
  • Interned for United States Senator Arlen Specter in 2003 while a college student

Awards

  • 1990Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor Starring in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1994Young Artist Award-Best Youth Actor Leading Role in a Television Series: nominated
  • 1995YoungStar Award-Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television: nominated
  • 1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Comedy - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 1998YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series: nominated
  • 2000Blimp Award-Favorite Television Friends: winner