Ben Boykewich — The Secret Life of the American Teenager Character Profile

About Ben Boykewich

The son of a wealthy sausage manufacturer who initially dates and proposes to Amy Juergens. After a breakup and reconciliation, he moves on to date Dylan. He remains a persistent romantic interest for Amy throughout the series and eventually attends the same college in New York.

Character Facts

Played by

Ken Baumann

Appears in

The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Ben Boykewich — Romantic Fiance — Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley)

  Ben wants to marry Amy and raise her baby as his own

• Ben Boykewich — Conflict Rival — Ricky Underwood (Daren Kagasoff)

  Ben and Ricky compete for Amy's affection

• Ben Boykewich — Conflict Rival — Ricky Underwood (Daren Kagasoff)

  Compete for Amy's affection and the baby's paternity

• Ben Boykewich — Family Father — Leo Boykewich (Steve Schirripa)

  Leo is Ben's father who owns the local ice cream shop

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• Adrian Lee (Francia Raísa)
• Jack Pappas (Greg Finley)
• Ashley Juergens (India Eisley)
• Leo Boykewich (Steve Schirripa)
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