Benji Madden

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Biography

Operating alongside his twin sibling Joel, guitarist Benji Madden steadily climbed the present day rock graphs with Good Charlotte, a Maryland-based pop-punk clothing that produced in 1996. Epic Information released the band’s self-titled debut in 2000, as well as the Maddens shortly discovered themselves hosting MTV’s EVERYTHING Rock and roll, a gig that elevated their presence and helped propel Great Charlotte’s sophomore record, The Youthful and the Hopeless, in to the forefront of contemporary rock and roll. The Chronicles of Lifestyle and Loss of life (2004) and HELLO Revival (2007) didn’t fare aswell, however the Madden twins acquired already reached superstar position, a feat that owed just as much with their well-publicized romances as their musical result. Benji Madden and Australian vocalist Sophie Monk broke off their 15-month engagement in early 2008, and Benji struck up a love with Paris Hilton immediately after.

Quick Facts

Full Name Benji Madden

Date Of Birth March 11, 1979

Height 1.68 m

Profession Singer, Guitarist, Music Producer, Songwriter

Education La Plata High School

Nationality American

Spouse Cameron Diaz

Parents Robin Madden, Roger Combs

Siblings Joel Madden, Josh Madden, Sarah Madden

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/benjaminmadden

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/benjimadden

Instagram http://www.instagram.com/benjaminmadden

IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm1010691

Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000153555

Music Songs The Anthem, I Just Wanna Live, The River, Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, Dance Floor Anthem, Girls & Boys, WAR, Predictable, We Are Done, Hold On, We Believe, Keep Your Hands Off My Girl, 40 oz. Dream, Life Can't Get Much Better, Little Things, Like It's Her Birthday, The Chronicles of Life and Death, Keep Swingin', Life Changes, 1979, Break Apart Her Heart, The Motivation Proclamation, Last Night, Makeshift Love, Emotionless, The Young & The Hopeless, The Day That I Die, Thank You Mom, Victims of Love, The World Is Black, The Click., My Bloody Valentine

Albums Youth Authority, Greetings from California, Greatest Hits, Greatest Remixes, Good Morning Revival, The Chronicles of Life and Death, The Young and the Hopeless, Good Charlotte

Movies Live Freaky! Die Freaky!, Not Another Teen Movie

TV Shows The Voice (AU)

#	Fact
1	Has Cameron Diaz's name tattooed across his chest.
2	[December 2014] Became engaged to Cameron Diaz.
3	On March 27, Good Charlotte released their latest record, "Good Morning Revival". [March 2007]
4	Good Charlotte are currently touring for their "Chronicles of Life and Death" CD. They are planning to be back in the studio in June of 2006 for their new record. [December 2005]
5	Released new album 'Chronicles of Life and Death' [October 2004]
6	His band, Good Charlotte, is recording their third album at Barefoot Studios in California. [April 2004]
7	Brother-in-law of Nicole Richie.
8	Hosted his own MTV show, with twin brother, called "All Things Rock".
9	He has English, as well as Irish, Scottish, and German, ancestry.
10	Has a matching stitch tattoo on his right hand that he got with his best friend, Tony Lovato, which means blood brothers for life. Also got a matching spider web tattoo on his left elbow that represents the friendship between them.
11	Has Benjamin Franklin tattooed on his back resembling a 100 dollar bill but the letters DCMA are in place of where the 100 would be on the dollar bill.
12	Is a DJ.
13	Kid Vicious was his nickname because his idol was Sid Vicious from The Sex Pistols.
14	DCMA is his new clothing company.
15	Has about 100 hours of tattoo work.
16	Was engaged to his Japanese girlfriend Rin Kozue. 2004-2005.
17	His best friend is Tony Lovato from the band "Mest".
18	Has two nieces: Clementine who was born December 20, 2007, and Harlow Winter Kate who was born Janaury 11, 2008.
19	Was formerly engaged to actress Sophie Monk from 2006 to February 2008.
20	He plays different guitars, the one he's playing in the Girls & boys video (the green one) is an 'Ernie Ball Silhouette Special' and he uses two amps - a 'Soldano Decatone' head into a 'Marshal 4X12' and a 'Budda' combo (depending on what sound he wants to make).
21	Has an older brother, Joshua, (who DJs and helps run their clothing line "Made" and their new one "DCMA", a younger sister, Sarah, (lead singer in a band, "Her Daily Obession") and a twin brother, Joel Madden.
22	His parents are Roger and Robin.
23	Began working at age 16.
24	Was a shampoo technician before becoming a guitarist.
25	Oldest twin by 5 minutes
26	Began teaching himself guitar at 16
27	Bought a boxer named Cashdogg with his first paycheck.
28	Attended La Plata High School in Maryland.
29	Guitarist/singer for the band Good Charlotte.
30	Older twin brother of Joel Madden

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon		TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 2016 music - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2015 performer - 1 episode, 2014
The Voice		TV Series writer - 11 episodes, 2012 - 2016 performer - 9 episodes, 2014 - 2016
Conan	2016	TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Brittany Murphy Story	2014	writer: "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
2014 MTV Video Music Awards	2014	TV Special writer: "Amnesia"
The Voice Kids	2014	TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Footy Show	2012	TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno		TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2010
American Reunion	2012	writer: "Last Night"
Dancing with the Stars	2012	TV Series writer - 1 episode
20 to 1	2008-2011	TV Series documentary writer - 4 episodes
Hop	2011	writer: "The Anthem"
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2010	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Teufelskicker	2010	"I Just Wanna Live"
Gangs	2009	writer: "The Truth"
It Takes Two	2008	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Punk's Not Dead	2007	Documentary writer: "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"
SingStar Rocks!	2006	Video Game writer: "Girls & Boys"
American Pie Presents: Band Camp	2005	Video writer: "The Anthem"
Australian Idol	2005	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Big Brother	2005	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Taiko: Drum Master	2005	Video Game writer: "Girls & Boys"
Karaoke Revolution Volume 3	2004	Video Game "Hold On"
American Wedding	2003	writer: "The Anthem"
Top of the Pops	2003	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Smallville	2003	TV Series writer - 1 episode
Not Another Teen Movie	2001	producer: "If You Leave", "I Want Candy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" - as B. Madden
Roswell	2000	TV Series writer - 1 episode

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Material Girls	2006		Mistaken Valet #2
Live Freaky Die Freaky	2006		Interrogator #1 (voice)

Music Department

Title	Year	Status	Character
My Babysitter's a Vampire	2010	TV Movie composer: "Riot Girl"

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Masterchef	2017	TV Series	Himself
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead	2016	Documentary	Himself
Alternative Press Music Awards	2016	TV Movie	Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon	2014-2016	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Musical Guest: The Madden Brothers
The Voice	2012-2016	TV Series	Himself - Coach / Himself - Team Joel Mentor / Himself - Mentor / ...
The 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade	2014	TV Movie	Himself
The Voice Kids	2014	TV Series	Himself - Coach
Smog City	2012	Documentary	Himself
Ben Baller	2012	TV Series	Himself - Client
Rove LA	2012	TV Series	Himself
MDA Show of Strength	2012	TV Movie	Himself
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2012	TV Series	Himself - Musical Guest: The Madden Brothers
2011 MTV Video Music Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself
The Daily Habit	2011	TV Series	Himself
For the Win	2011	TV Series	Himself
The Electric Company	2011	TV Series	Himself
Good Charlotte Last Night at Double Dare	2011	Short	Himself
Mulatschag	2011	TV Series	Himself - Good Charlotte
Chelsea Lately	2010	TV Series	Himself - Guest
The Best Hit USA	2010	TV Series	Himself
The 7PM Project	2009-2010	TV Series	Himself
Australian Idol	2009	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Guest Judge
Rove Live	2007-2009	TV Series	Himself
The 1st Annual Noble Awards	2009	TV Movie	Himself - Presenter
The Jeff Dunham Show	2009	TV Series	Himself
6 Beers of Separation	2009	TV Movie	Himself
Larry King Live	2009	TV Series	Himself
The Bonnie Hunt Show	2008	TV Series	Himself
Total Finale Live	2008	TV Movie	Himself
Late Show with David Letterman	2008	TV Series	Himself / Himself - Waiting in Green Room
Paris, Not France	2008	Documentary	Himself
ETalk Festival Party	2008	TV Movie	Himself
HD Rock Live	2008	TV Series	Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2008	TV Series	Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2007	2007	TV Special	Himself - Presenter
MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2007	2007	TV Special	Himself
Punk's Not Dead	2007	Documentary	Himself - Good Charlotte
TRL Italy	2003-2007	TV Series	Himself
Fast Future Generation	2006	Video documentary	Himself
Young Hollywood Awards	2005	TV Special	Himself
New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005	2004	TV Special	Himself
Punk'd	2004	TV Series	Himself
Good Charlotte Live at Brixton Academy	2004	Video	Himself
MTV Video Music Awards 2003	2003	TV Special	Himself - Performer (as Good Charlotte)
MTV Bash: Carson Daly	2003	TV Special	Himself (as Good Charlotte)
Recovered	2003	TV Series	Himself
Player$	2003	TV Series	Himself
RTR 2000	2001	TV Series	Himself - Guest Presenter