Ben Shenkman (Louis Ironson) originated the role of Hal opposite Mary-Louise Parker in the Broadway hit "Proof" and received a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play. His other New York stage credits include Peter Hedges' "Baby Anger," "The Deep Blue Sea," and "Antony and Cleopatra." He has appeared in independent movies such as "Personal Velocity," "Roger Dodger," "Requiem for a Dream," "Jesus' Son," "PI," and in TV guest roles on "Ed," "Law & Order" among others.