Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie is an American actor, producer, and author best known for his starring television roles in acclaimed series such as The O.C. and Gotham. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in economics and foreign affairs, he has increasingly focused on financial journalism and cryptocurrency critique.

He is the co-author, along with journalist Jacob Silverman, of the New York Times bestseller Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud. The book offers a rigorous, highly accessible exposé of the speculative bubbles and regulatory failures underpinning the crypto industry.

McKenzie frequently speaks on financial literacy and consumer protection, combining his analytical background with public media advocacy.