Ben Ahlers Biography: Film, Girlfriend, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Height, Movies, TV Shows

Ben Ahlers is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Liam Kellyin The Village, Jack Trotter in HBO’s The Gilded Age, and Burton in the second season of The Last of Us.

He has also appeared in When the Streetlights Go On and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s promising young actors.

Ben Ahlers
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Ben Ahlers
Born:	August 17, 1996 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (American)
Height:	6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
Religion:	Christian
Parents:	Mr. Ahlers and Susan Ahlers
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early life and Education

Ben Ahlers was born on August 17, 1996, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States.

He spent his childhood in the care of Mr. and Susan Ahlers, who encouraged his love for music and the performing arts from an early age.

He began singing and acting in community theatre at the age of six, making his stage debut as an orphan in a local production of Oliver!.

Ben Ahlers is of White American ethnicity. There is no publicly available information about his siblings. He graduated as the valedictorian of Fort Dodge Senior High School before earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan.

Although he was raised in a Catholic family, he has stated that he is no longer a practicing Christian.

Career

Ben Ahlers began his screen career with the 2017 short film Anna Garcia Does a One Woman Play. He made his television debut with guest appearances before landing his first recurring role as Liam Kelly in NBC’s drama series The Village in 2019.

The following year, he starred as Brad Kirchoff in the mystery drama When the Streetlights Go On and appeared in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

His breakthrough came in 2022 when he joined HBO’s acclaimed period drama The Gilded Age as Jack Trotter. Originally cast in a recurring role, he became a series regular due to his character’s popularity. In preparation for the role, he studied watchmaking with the Horological Society of New York.

In 2025, he portrayed Burton in the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us. Alongside his screen work, he has remained active in theatre and has continued to build a reputation for his versatility as both a stage and television actor.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Awards – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (The Gilded Age) – Nominee.
• Earned widespread critical recognition for his portrayal of Jack Trotter in The Gilded Age.

Social Media

• Instagram: @benahlers

Personal Life

Ben Ahlers is single. At 29 years old, there is no information about any past relationships or children.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm), he enjoys watchmaking, yoga, meditation, reading, travelling, and collecting vintage watches.

Outside acting, he previously worked as a personal trainer before establishing himself as a full-time performer.

Net Worth

Ben Ahlers has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD.

He has accumulated his wealth through his work in television, film, theatre, and producing. His leading and recurring roles in acclaimed series such as The Gilded Age, The Village, and The Last of Us have significantly contributed to his income.

In addition to acting, he has earned from stage productions, producing credits, public appearances, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Filmography

Film

• Anna Garcia Does a One Woman Play (2017) – Short
• Walk Off (2019) – Short
• Smago (2023) – Short
• A Wonderful Way with Dragons (2024)
• 12 Hours in the Life of Jason Bruckner (2025)
• Little Brother (2026)

Television

• The University (2016–2019)
• The Village (2019)
• Instinct (2019)
• When the Streetlights Go On (2020)
• Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2020)
• The Gilded Age (2022–present)
• The Last of Us (2025)