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Brian Benben (born June 18, 1956) is an American actor of stage and television, best known for his as Martin Tupper in the HBO comedy television series Dream On (1990–1996), and also known as Dr. Sheldon Wallace on ABC medical drama Private Practice (2008–present). Benben is the husband of actress Madeleine Stowe.
Benben was born in Winchester, Virginia, the son of a produce buyer. He later lived and attended high school in Marlboro, New York, followed by two years at Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, New York, after which he moved to New York City, where he worked... MORE
Brian Benben (born June 18, 1956) is an American actor of stage and television, best known for his as Martin Tupper in the HBO comedy television series Dream On (1990–1996), and also known as Dr. Sheldon Wallace on ABC medical drama Private Practice (2008–present). Benben is the husband of actress Madeleine Stowe.
Benben was born in Winchester, Virginia, the son of a produce buyer. He later lived and attended high school in Marlboro, New York, followed by two years at Ulster County Community College in Stone Ridge, New York, after which he moved to New York City, where he worked various jobs while auditioning and acting.
In 1982, he married Madeleine Stowe, whom he met filming The Gangster Chronicles. Together they have one 15 year old daughter, her name is May. They have a ranch home in Johnson City, Texas west of Austin
In 1983, Benben appeared in the Broadway play Slab Boys with Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, Val Kilmer and Jackie Earle Haley. The play received tepid reviews and only ran on Broadway for 48 performances.
Although his first national exposure was in the 1981 NBC miniseries-then-series The Gangster Chronicles, Benben is perhaps best known for his leading role in the LESS
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