Ben Van Bergen

Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Speaks 3 languages and several dialects. Wrote more than 14 screenplays, a T.V. series, and a volume of monologues and poetry & wrote and composed 50 songs. Lives in New York City and commutes to the EU when necessary. Came to NYC first on a cultural grant to write an instruction book for an East Harlem School. Studied with Eve Collyer for stage, film and T.V. work. Now primarily works on film and T.V. projects. Worked since 1999 with the Fifi Oscard Agency, but with the death of his agent, Kevin McShane recently freelances and works with Manager Ken Park in NYC. Does the odd commercial and voice over jobs (yes the 'odd' ones), and is working on the development of a number of features. Author/director of the nominated feature length documentary "Fireworks On The Brain" (putting a human face on ADHD). Current projects include a five part documentary series on art and artists and a feature dark comedy now making the festival circuit. Show less «