Ben Tennyson facts for kids
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Ben Tennyson as depicted in (from left to right, top to bottom) Ben 10 (2005), Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Omniverse and Ben 10 (2016)
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| First appearance | And Then There Were 10 (2005) |
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| Species | Human |
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| Nationality | American |
| Abilities | The Omnitrix:
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Benjamin "Ben" Kirby Tennyson, known as Ben 10, is a fictional superhero and the main character of the Ben 10 cartoon series. He was a normal ten-year-old kid until he found the Omnitrix. This powerful watch-like device lets him turn into ten different aliens. Each alien has its own special skills and powers.
Ben was first seen in the Ben 10 series (2005–2008), where Tara Strong voiced him. Later, Yuri Lowenthal took over his voice for the sequel shows: Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010), Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012), and Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014). Tara Strong returned to voice Ben in flashbacks and in the newer Ben 10 series (2016–Present).
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Ben's Adventures: A Timeline
The First Series: Ben 10 (2005–2008)
The story begins with Ben Tennyson, who is ten years old. He is on a summer vacation with his cousin Gwen and their grandfather Max. They travel across the country in their RV, called the "Rustbucket."
One night, Ben finds a mysterious watch-like device. It's called the Omnitrix, and it attaches itself to his wrist. This device gives him the amazing power to change into many different alien forms. Each alien has unique abilities.
Ben soon learns that his Grandpa Max was part of a secret group called The Plumbers. They deal with aliens and protect the galaxy. Ben must learn how to be a hero and use his new powers responsibly. During their trip, they face many enemies, like the evil Vilgax and Dr. Animo.
Teenage Hero: Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010)
Five years later, Ben Tennyson is now a teenager. He puts on the Omnitrix again to protect Earth and the universe from alien threats. This series is more serious and has deeper storylines.
Ben has grown a lot. He is stronger, wiser, and a better leader. The Omnitrix has also changed, giving him access to new, more powerful aliens. Ben becomes the leader after Grandpa Max mysteriously disappears. He teams up with Gwen and their former enemy, Kevin.
Mastering New Powers: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012)
A few weeks after the Omnitrix was destroyed, Ben, now sixteen, gets a new device called the Ultimatrix. This updated version of the Omnitrix lets him evolve his alien forms into even stronger "ultimate forms."
At the start of this series, a young internet detective named Jimmy Jones reveals Ben's secret identity to the world. Some people, especially younger fans, see Ben as a hero. But others, like news anchor Will Harangue, think he is a danger. Ben has to get used to being famous while still fighting evil with Gwen and Kevin.
Ben also travels to another dimension in a special crossover episode with the show Generator Rex.
Two Timelines: Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014)
This series tells stories from two different times. One storyline shows eleven-year-old Ben, a year after the first series. The other shows sixteen-year-old Ben, after Ben 10: Ultimate Alien.
When Gwen goes to college and Kevin moves closer to her, teenage Ben gets a new partner. His name is Rook Blonko, and he is a strict, by-the-book alien Plumber. They explore a secret alien city called Undertown. Ben discovers that old enemies are back and want to fight him again.
A Fresh Start: Ben 10 (2016–2021)
This series is a new version of the Ben 10 story. It re-imagines Ben as a ten-year-old boy. He travels the country during summer vacation with his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max.
When Ben finds the Omnitrix, he gains amazing alien superpowers. He uses these powers to fight villains like Vilgax, The High Override, Forever Knight, and Kevin 11.
How Ben Was Created
The Ben 10 series was created by a group called Man of Action. This group includes Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle. They worked on the idea for Ben 10 for about three years before Cartoon Network decided to make the show.
Early on, the creators thought about having a villain hidden inside the Omnitrix. This idea led to the alien Ghostfreak. They added clues in the first season to hint that there was more to Ghostfreak. Originally, Cannonbolt, another alien, was supposed to be one of the first ten aliens, but Ghostfreak took his place.
When they were testing animations for the show, Four Arms was the first alien to be animated. He was a favorite among the creators. Some early designs for other aliens were later used as different characters or villains in the show.
An artist named Steven E. Gordon worked on an early version of the series. His ideas show that Ben Tennyson was first planned to have red hair. Gordon also designed early versions of the Omnitrix that looked more like a regular watch. The character's middle name, Kirby, is a tribute to the famous comic book artist Jack Kirby.
The designs for Ben in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien were first made by Glen Murakami. His head and hair were changed by Glenn Wong, who also gave him his green jacket.
Ben's Personality
When Ben was younger, he was often a bit cocky, childish, and loved attention. He would often joke around, even in serious situations. But much of this joking was a way for him to hide his fears. Even with his childish side, Ben is truly heroic and caring. He is always ready to help others.
As he grew older, Ben learned to be a good leader. He also learned to be serious when needed. He became more mature and responsible, but he still kept some of his confident personality. He is kind-hearted and would even risk his own life to save others. If Ben ever fails to save someone, or if someone gets hurt because of his mistakes, he becomes very angry and determined.
Ben has strong beliefs and won't give up on his values. This sometimes makes him act against what seems logical if he feels it's the right thing to do. Even though he can be overconfident, Ben is always selfless and a true hero.
Ben 10,000: Future Ben
In the future, Ben becomes very strict and serious about being a hero. He rarely turns back into his human form. He spends most of his time as an alien, quickly stopping criminals. He even stops giving his aliens names.
He stays this serious for many years. But after meeting his younger self, Ben lightens up and starts naming his aliens again. He enjoys spending time with his son. While he tries to be close to his son, Ben sometimes doubts his parenting skills and can be overprotective. He can also be a bit slow to understand things, like where his son gets his attitude from. Even as an older Ben, he still likes to tease, sometimes calling Gwen "dweeb" or "doofus."
Ben 10,000 is very brave and courageous. Even though he becomes more relaxed, he still has a fierce temper. This temper can make him return to his more aggressive and serious self.
Who Plays Ben?
Voice Actors
The voice of 10-year-old Ben in the original Ben 10 series (2005–2008) is Tara Strong. She later returned to voice 10-year-old Ben in the Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episode "The Forge of Creation." She also voiced 11-year-old Ben in flashback episodes of Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014). Tara Strong continues to voice 10-year-old Ben Tennyson in the 2016 reboot. She has voiced 10-year-old Ben in all series except Ben 10: Alien Force, where he did not speak.
In Ben 10: Alien Force, the sequel series, teenage Ben (15 years old) is voiced by Yuri Lowenthal. Lowenthal then voiced teenage Ben (now 16 years old) in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien and Ben 10: Omniverse. He also made a small appearance as an older Ben in the 2016 reboot episode "The 11th Alien: Part 2." He returned to voice the 15- and 16-year-old versions of Ben in "Alien X-Tinction."
Live-Action Actors
In the live-action movie Ben 10: Race Against Time, 10-year-old Ben is played by Graham Phillips. Teenage Ben is played by Ryan Kelley in the movie Ben 10: Alien Swarm.
Images for kids
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Glen Murakami's early ideas for 15-year-old Ben Tennyson from Ben 10: Alien Force.
See also
In Spanish: Ben Tennyson para niños
