Currently moving to New York to work in the restaurant
business. (June 2006)
Used to play the bass in a punk rock band called "Jonny Was" with actor
Shane West.
Attended John Robert Powers Academy.
His first cousin, David Lyons, is manager of the Jerry Lee Scott Band,
based in Virginia.
Is the third oldest of five; has older brother and sister and a younger
brother and sister. Two of his brothers are currently in the U.S. Air
Force.
Air Force is a family tradition, as his father Anthony served and two of Ben's brothers are actively serving in the Air Force.
His middle name, Norris, comes from the middle name of his paternal grandfather, Gwynn Norris, who lives in Gloucester, Virginia and is a veteran of WWII (Army Air Corps).
Playing venues around the country, especially
California, with the Jonny Was band, which recently added a fourth
member. (September 2004)
Playing musically, especially California, but left the
Jonny Was band in 2004. Lives in Los Angeles area. (November 2005)
No relation to Elliott Gould, despite a popular misconception.