Known for his immense versatility and powerful presence, Paul Benjamin Mendelsohn, aka Ben Mendelsohn, is an Australian actor who first rose to fame in his home country with his breakthrough role in 'The Year My Voice Broke'. He further cemented his international reputation with stellar performances in movies like 'Animal Kingdom', 'The Dark Knight Rises', 'Starred Up', 'Lost River', 'Mississippi Grind', 'Rogue One', 'Darkest Hour', and 'Ready Player One'. He has also made significant strides on the small screen, featuring in Netflix dramas like 'Bloodline', which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Notably, Mendelsohn joined Marvel Cinematic Universe as Talos and is set to feature in the Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. Mendelsohn was born in Melbourne to a family involved in the medical and nursing profession. His journey into drama began out of convenience during his academic years. Mendelsohn's extensive acting career spans TV roles, prominent films, as well as theatre. His contributions have been conferred with notable awards such as the GQ Australia's Actor of the Year for 2010. He has thoroughly established himself in the film industry and is recognized for his strong character portrayals.