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Benjamin McKenzie

The Austin-born star of the hit FOX drama The O.C. on getting his start, losing his privacy— and kissing in front of his mother.

Interview by Evan Smith

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Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 7:02 am
Dawn says:
Charlie, unfortunately I cannot register, I live in England and the system will not accept my details without a zip code! Not sure it would accept my "postcode" that we have here, as that is letters and numbers. Thanks for your help anyway.

Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 6:54 am
Dawn says:
Charlie, thank you so very much. I will register today! Thank you for responding so quickly. Have to confess to a slight(!) obsession with Mr Mckenzie. Dawn

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, 9:09 am
Charlie says:
Dawn, you need to be registered to read this story. You can register at http://www.texasmonthly.com/register

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010, 8:37 am
Dawn says:
I would love to be able to read this article, but I am unable to gain access. Would anyone be able to email it to me please on dawngraham_2@hotmail.com. Thanks

Friday, February 20th, 2009, 11:32 am
Jo Ann says:
Charlie, No, I cannot view the whole article. I don’t know why, I do have a subscription. But all that comes up is the headline "The Austin-born star..." and that’s it. can you copy or cut and paste it for me and forward it to my email? (tea1992twa716@aol.com if you can) Thanks for your help.

Thursday, February 19th, 2009, 9:06 am
Charlie says:
Jo Ann, it is all there - the last line is "Drugs and Alcohol, your parents must be so proud." Can you not read it?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009, 3:54 am
Jo Ann Axford says:
Re: Ben McKenzie interview from March 2004. I am unable to view this article from the archive. Is the entire article available on line? Thank you

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