Benjamin King

Benjamin King was born on November 8, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career early, making appearances in television shows such as “Saved by the Bell” in 1991 and “3rd Rock from the Sun” in 1996. His early film work included roles in “Hollywood Safari” in 1997 and “Lethal Weapon 4” in 1998, where he played a detective. He continued to gain experience with performances in “A Little Inside” in 1999 and “Spider’s Web” in 2002.

King’s career progressed with various television guest appearances, including “ER” (1997), “JAG” (1998), “Party of Five” (2000), and “The District” (2002). He was cast as Customs Agent #1 in the action film “S.W.A.T.” in 2003 and appeared in popular television series like “CSI: Miami” (2006) and “Scrubs” (2007). A significant turning point in his career came with his role as Pete Rooney, the father in the Disney Channel television series “Liv and Maddie,” which ran from 2013 to 2016 for 65 episodes. During this period, in 2015, he also directed an episode of “Liv and Maddie,” expanding his professional scope.

More recently, King has continued to take on acting roles, including “A Short History of Decay” in 2014, “The Middle of X” in 2018, and “You Are Here” in 2019. In 2023, he played Jack Blunt in the film “A Little White Lie.” His work on television shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” (2013), “Weeds” (2012), “NCIS” (2010), and “Mike & Molly” (2010) has demonstrated a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.