Ben Davis facts for kids

Ben Davis or Benjamin Davis is a name shared by many different people and things. This page helps you find out more about some of them!

People Named Ben Davis

Many talented people are named Ben or Benjamin Davis. They work in entertainment, sports, and even serve in the military.

People in Entertainment

• Ben Davis (cinematographer) (born 1961) is a British cinematographer. He works behind the scenes to film movies and TV shows. Some of his famous works include Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain Marvel.
• Ben Davis (writer) is a British writer. He is known for writing exciting books for young adults, just like you!
• Benjamin Byron Davis (born 1972) is an American actor. You might recognize his voice from video games like Red Dead Redemption 2.
• Benjamin Lazar Davis (born 1986) is an American musician. He plays many instruments and writes his own songs.
• Benny Davis (1895–1979) was a vaudeville performer. He was also a songwriter who wrote many popular songs.
• Benny Davis is part of the funny musical group called The Axis of Awesome. They are known for their comedy songs.

Important Military Figures

• Benjamin O. Davis Sr. (1877–1970) was a very important person in American history. He was the first African-American general in the U.S. Army. He broke barriers and opened doors for others.
• Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (1912–2002) was also a general in the U.S. Air Force. He was the son of Benjamin O. Davis Sr. During World War II, he led the brave Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African-American fighter pilots. They were heroes who fought for their country.

Athletes Named Ben Davis

• Ben Davis (American football) (born 1945) played American football. He was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
• Ben Davis (basketball) (born 1972) is an American basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
• Ben Davis (baseball) (born 1977) was an American baseball player. He played as a catcher and pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
• Ben Davis (footballer, born 2000) is a Thai footballer. He plays soccer for professional teams.

Other Notable People

• Ben G. Davis (born 1970) is a smart professor of chemistry. He teaches at the famous University of Oxford in England. His work involves studying important molecules.

Schools Named Ben Davis

Some schools are named after people called Ben Davis.

• Ben Davis High School is a large high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
• Benjamin Davis Elementary School is an elementary school in Alabama, USA.

Other Things Named Ben Davis

• Ben Davis (apple) is a type of apple. It is known for being a good apple for storing and cooking.
• Ben Davis (clothing) is a brand of work clothes. This company makes tough and durable clothing.