Ben Barnes, 1981
Actors · August 20, 1981
Ben Barnes
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Ben Barnes is 44 years old, born August 20, 1981 in United Kingdom · Leo.
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About
Ben Barnes built a decade-spanning career on fantasy and prestige TV, from Prince Caspian to The Darkling. Born in England on August 20, 1981, the actor and singer has anchored HBO's Westworld, Marvel's The Punisher, and Netflix's Shadow and Bone. He released his debut album, Where The Light Gets In, in early 2025. A Leo with life-path 11, Barnes channels intensity into morally complex characters.
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Biography
Ben Barnes is an English actor and singer born on August 20, 1981. He rose to prominence playing Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia films (2008–2010), then sustained visibility across prestige television: Logan Delos in HBO's Westworld (2016–2020), Billy Russo/Jigsaw in the Marvel series The Punisher (2017–2019), The Darkling in Netflix's Shadow and Bone (2021–2023), and Tim Jamieson in MGM+ 's The Institute (2025). His film roles span genres—young Dunstan Thorn in Stardust (2007), the title role in Dorian Gray (2009), and supporting turns in The Big Wedding (2013), Seventh Son (2014), and Gold Digger (2019). Beyond acting, Barnes has pursued music: he released his debut single "11:11" in September 2021, followed by the extended play Songs For You, and his debut album Where The Light Gets In on January 10, 2025. As an actor, Barnes balances blockbuster franchises with streaming prestige projects. Born under the Leo zodiac, his life-path number is 11, suggesting a drive toward transformation and intuitive mastery. His contributions to film and television soundtracks underscore his dual creative identity as both performer and musician.
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Trivia
- Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia (2008–2010) was his breakout role.
- He played Billy Russo/Jigsaw across two seasons of the Marvel series The Punisher.
- He released his debut album Where The Light Gets In on January 10, 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ben Barnes?
- Ben Barnes is 44 years old (born August 20, 1981).
- When is Ben Barnes's birthday?
- Ben Barnes was born on August 20, 1981.
- What is Ben Barnes's zodiac sign?
- Ben Barnes is a Leo, born August 20, 1981.
- What is Ben Barnes's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Barnes was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Ben Barnes from?
- Ben Barnes is from United Kingdom.
- What does Ben Barnes do?
- Ben Barnes is a actor.
- Is Ben Barnes still alive?
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