Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Orr (Benjamin Orzechowski) was born on 8 September, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is an actor,composer. Discover Ben Orr's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
| Popular As |
Benjamin Orzechowski |
| Occupation |
actor,composer |
| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
8 September, 1947 |
| Birthday |
8 September |
| Birthplace |
Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Date of death |
3 October, 2000 |
| Died Place |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ben Orr Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Ben Orr height is 5' 8½" (1.74 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5' 8½" (1.74 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
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Ben Orr Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Orr worth at the age of 53 years old? Ben Orr’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Ben Orr's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Bassist and singer Ben Orr was born Benjamin Orzechowski on September 8, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. His Russian and Czechoslovakian parents actively encouraged his musical endeavors. Ben grew up in Lakewood and Parma Heights, Ohio. He played bass, keyboards, and percussion instruments in his teen years. Known locally as "Benny 11-Letters", Orr dropped out of Valley Forge High School to join the group, "The Grasshoppers", as both the lead singer and guitarist.
"The Grasshoppers" were the house band on the local Cleveland TV music variety show, "Upbeat"; the group also released two singles on the Sunburst label and dissolved in 1967 after two members were drafted. Ben got drafted as well, but received a deferment after serving one and a half years in the Army.
In 1970, Orr moved to Columbus, Ohio and met mellow musician, Ric Ocasek; the two formed a folk band called "Milkwood".
"Milkwood" released an album, titled "How's the Weather?", in 1972. In the mid 70s, Ben became a member of the Boston, Massachusetts nightclub group, "Cap'n Swing"; two other members of this particular band were Ocasek and guitarist Elliot Easton.
"Cap'n Swing" broke up in 1975.
In 1976, Orr, Ocasek, Easton, drummer David Robinson, and keyboardist Greg Hawkes formed the hugely popular, successful and innovative New Wave synth-pop band, The Cars. Ben sang lead vocals on such hit "Cars" songs as "Bye, Bye Love", "Just What I Needed", "Let's Go", "Drive" and "Moving in Stereo".
In 1986, he recorded the solo album, "The Lace", which beget the Top 40 hit song, "Stay the Night". Moreover, Orr was featured on Ocasek's solo album, "This Side of Paradise", and the Joni Mitchell albums, "Misses" and "Chalk Mark, in a Rain Storm".
Ben left The Cars in 1987.
From 1998 up until his death, Ben performed with his own band, "Orr", and the side bands, "Big People" and "the Voices of Classic Rock".
He reunited with The Cars for the documentary The Cars: Live (2000) in the summer of 2000.
Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Cars) (2018).
