Opening Credits of The OC
We were all so young. So very young. And can we just discuss how it slowly unfolded, over several seasons, that Ben McKenzie is secretly really funny? You think he's just a strong silent bohunk, but no. He has comic timing. (I love him.)
Ryan Atwood Tank Top
This is also not a bad thing. If you Google Image Search for "Ryan Atwood," Google even WONDERS if you want, specifically, to see him in a tank top. I do, Google. I do.
Ben McKenzie April, 2004
All ruffled at the Kids' Choice Awards. Seriously, the only thing that's changed about him since the kick-off of The OC has been the haircut, and perhaps an addition of some sexy crows-feet.
Ben McKenzie January 2004
Black shirt/satin tie = a little bit cater-waiter. But a CUTE cater-waiter.
With the Olsens at Kids' Choice
I mostly just used this photo to show you that Ashey Olsen might be wearing harem pants. 2004, stay golden!
Fox Party, January 2005
I wonder if they planned the matching, untucked black shirts. Also, remember those six months when everyone had man bangs? Even Gallagher seems to be considering them.
Producers Guild Awards, January 2005, with an assist from Ambery Tamblyn
When you have to tilt your head up to look out through your sensitive man-bangs, it might be time for a wee trim. Also, what is happening with AmbTamb there?
March 2005
I love me some Ryan Atwood, but I prefer him slightly less sweaty at events. I suspect this is at the apex of the popularity of The OC when every teen on the show was slightly unbearable. According to rumor, anyway.
May 2006
I'm not sure if I think the tee shirt works here, but whatever. He's dreamy.
CAGE-FIGHTING
I feel like I might start throwing in this shot of The Time Ryan Atwood Was a Cage-Fighter randomly into posts all over this site. You're noodling along reading about Wills and Kate? HERE'S SOME CAGE-FIGHTING. Innocently checking out the newest Rita Ora look? CAGE FIGHTING! Unfugging a dress on Sienna Miller? HOW ABOUT ADDING SOME CAGE FIGHTING?
February 2007
This works for me. This all works for me. And I don't even like the shirt.
September 2009
Speaking of working it, THIS ALL WORKS FOR ME. (Here, he's filming Southland. If you like Ben McKenzie in general, you'll love Ben McKenzie in tight cop pants. I'm just being honest, okay?)
November 2010
Ben McKenzie with a cocktail!
April 2012
Ben McKenzie with facial hair!
GQ Men Of The Year Party, November 2012
Ben McKenzie in a raspberry-colored suit!
Premiere Of "Ray Donovan," June 2013
Ben McKenzie in a leather jacket! Ben McKenzie! BEN MCKENZIE! REVENGE!