Ben McCain

Biography

Ben McCain, born on June 25, 1955, in Muleshoe, Texas, is an American actor, broadcaster, producer, and one half of the singing-songwriting duo The McCain Brothers. He is known for his roles in films such as “My Name Is Bruce” and “Bio-Dome,” and for his recurring role as news anchor Brock Thompson in “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.” Education: McCain is a graduate of Bovina High School, South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, and West Texas State University, now West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. Television Career: From 1981 to 1994, McCain co-hosted a morning television program in Oklahoma City, first at KTVY (NBC affiliate) and later at KOCO-TV (ABC affiliate), where he anchored the noon newscast. Music Career: Ben and his brother, Butch McCain, form The McCain Brothers, a singing-songwriting duo. They have recorded six albums and their music has been featured in several films, including “My Name Is Bruce.” Filmography: McCain has appeared in numerous films, including “Bio-Dome,” “Humanoids from the Deep,” and “My Name Is Bruce,” where he played the mayor of Gold Lick. Broadcasting: He has been nominated twice for Los Angeles Area Emmy awards, once…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) — T.V. Newscaster
2. Bio-Dome (1996) — Anchor Aries West
3. My Name Is Bruce (2007) — Mayor
4. The Sex Monster (1999) — Radio Shock Jock (uncredited)
5. Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2008) — Elistan (voice)
6. Humanoids from the Deep (1996) — Travis
7. The Amazing Adventures of the Living Corpse (2012) — Bruce (voice)
8. Outside Ozona (1998) — Monty Radio Caller / Radio Furniture Salesman (voice)
9. Fresh Starts 4 Stale People (2011)
10. Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed (2010) — Doctor
11. Dead End (2019) — Cop #2
12. Killer Tumbleweeds (2008) — Brock MacDonald
13. Heart of Dorkness: Behind the Scenes of 'My Name Is Bruce' (2009) — Self

Directed

1. Killer Tumbleweeds (2008) — Director