Ben Dreyfuss

Benjamin Dreyfuss (/ˈdraɪfəs/; born June 14, 1986) is an American journalist and actor. He is most known for his work at Mother Jones, his performance as young Bernie Madoff in ABC's 2016 miniseries, and his charitable works on behalf of children's blindness.[1]

He is the elder son of actors Richard Dreyfuss and Jeramie Rain.

Early life and education

Dreyfuss was born in 1986[2] to actors Richard Dreyfuss and Jeramie Rain. In his first year of life he underwent 23 eye operations, including two corneal transplants, for Peters' anomaly, a rare genetic eye disorder. Eventually, Dreyfuss lost all sight in his left eye.[3] His father's family is Jewish.[4][5]

Career

Dreyfuss is credited with making Mother Jones the most popular politics site among millennials. Under his tenure, the publication's page views rose 232 percent over two years, exceeding sites such as MSNBC, Politico, and CNN among millennials.[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Who Is Cletis Tout? Production Coordinator
2009 The Lightkeepers Grocery Boy
2011 Mine Is Mine Phil / Will
2013 The Wanderers Coyote
2016 Madoff Young Bernie Madoff

References
  1. Nelson, David. "Romance Takes the Center Stage at Balboa Park". LA Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
  2. https://www.facebook.com/pg/benddreyfuss/about
  3. Schindehette, Susan. "Risen from the Ashes, Richard Dreyfuss Faces His Family's Pain with Strength, Not Self-Pity", People March 4, 1991
  4. Jacobs, Andrea (March 1995). "Richard Dreyfuss at middle age: A rebellious Jew finds his own wisdom". The Jewish Advocate. Archived from the original on 17 October 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via FindArticles.
  5. "Academy Award Winning Actor Richard Dreyfuss Speaks at BHCC". Bunker Hill Community College. United Business Media. 1 February 2007. Archived from the original on 23 May 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2019 – via PR Newswire.
  6. http://observer.com/2016/01/talking-shop-with-social-media-wizard-ben-dreyfuss/
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