Ben Savage

Birth Name:

Bennett Joseph Savage

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

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

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

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