Benjamin Dreyfuss (/ˈdraɪfəs/; born 1986) is an American journalist and actor. He is most known for his work at Mother Jones, his performance as young Bernie Madoff in ABC's 2016 miniseries, and his charitable works on behalf of children's blindness.[1] He is the elder son of actors Richard Dreyfuss and Jeramie Rain.
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Dreyfuss was born in 1986 to actors Richard Dreyfuss and Jeramie Rain. In his first year of life, he underwent 23 eye operations, including two corneal transplants, for Peters' anomaly, a rare genetic eye disorder. Eventually, Dreyfuss lost all sight in his left eye.[2]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Who Is Cletis Tout? | Production coordinator | |
2009 | The Lightkeepers | Grocery Boy | |
2011 | Mine Is Mine | Phil / Will | |
2013 | The Wanderers | Coyote | |
2016 | Madoff | Young Bernie Madoff |