Ben Crompton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 28, 1974 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1992–2025 (34 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Benjamin Lorton Crompton, born November 28, 1974, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is an English actor and standup comedian. He is known for his role as Eddison Tollett on the HBO series Game of Thrones, as Colin on the BBC Three sitcom Ideal, and for his performance on the BBC sketch show Man Stroke Woman. Also known as Benjamin Lorton Cromp, he has a total of 50 known credits in acting according to database records.
Career overview
Benjamin Lorton Crompton is an English actor and standup comedian born in November 1974 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his professional acting career, he has accumulated fifty known acting credits in the television and film industry. He is widely recognized for several notable television roles.
Among his most prominent television work, Crompton portrayed the character Eddison Tollett on the HBO television series Game of Thrones. In addition to his role in the fantasy drama, he played Colin on the BBC Three sitcom Ideal and delivered performances on the BBC sketch show Man Stroke Woman.
As listed in his personal information and professional background, his acting career spans multiple television productions, earning him recognition for his work in both comedy and drama series on major networks.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Snow White: The Sacrifice (2025) Director
- Lore (2024)
- Bad Tidings (2024) as 'Big' Barry Brennan
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) as Julius Winkman
- Choked Up (2023) as Orally Challenged Person
- Who Do You Believe? (2022) Executive Producer
- Wolfe (2021) as Manager
- Off the Record (2021) as himself
- Rebecca (2020) as Ben
- Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019) as Self
- Peterloo (2018) as Tuke, the painter
- Strike (2017) as Shanker
- Motherland (2017) as Animal Man
- Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience (2015) as Eddison Tollett
- Peter & Wendy (2015) as Noodler
- Before I Go to Sleep (2014) as Warehouse Caretaker
- The Great Fire (2014) as Mr Bagwell
- Hit & Miss (2012) as Liam
- Pramface (2012) as Keith Prince
- Blood (2012) as Jason Buliegh
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Eddison Tollett
- Vera (2011) as Jason Glenn
- The Sinking of the Laconia (2011) as Harry Townes
- Kill List (2011) as Justin
- The Murder at Road Hill House (2011) as William Nutt
- Going Postal (2010) as Mad Al
- Nativity! (2009) as Parent
- Caught in a Trap (2008) as Steve Campbell
- Ripple (2008) as Martin
- Housewife, 49 (2006) as Arthur Last
- The Outsiders (2006) as Claude Truffaut
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ross
- Ideal (2005) as Colin
- Man Stroke Woman (2005)
- Pitch Perfect (2005) as Bob
- North & South (2004) as Inspector Mason
- Nits (2004) as Dad
- The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) as Abel Whittle
- All or Nothing (2002) as Craig
- Blow Dry (2001) as Saul
- Clocking Off (2000) as Barney Watson
- 102 Dalmatians (2000) as Ewan
- Butterfly Collectors (1999) as Billy Johnson
- Doomwatch: Winter Angel (1999) as Ewan McAllister
- All the King's Men (1999) as Pvt. Davy Croft
- Les Misérables (1998) as Grantier
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Spud
- Dalziel and Pascoe (1996) as Olly
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as Protestor
- Heartbeat (1992) as Matt Cartwright
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Crompton best known for?
Ben Crompton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lore (2024), Lockwood & Co. (2023), Rebecca (2020), Game of Thrones: The Last Watch (2019).
When and where was Ben Crompton born?
Ben Crompton was born on November 28, 1974 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Ben Crompton have?
Ben Crompton has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2025.
What is Ben Crompton's background in cinema and television?
Benjamin Lorton Crompton, born November 28, 1974, in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, is an English actor and standup comedian. He is known for his role as Eddison Tollett on the HBO series Game of Thrones, as Colin on the BBC Three sitcom Ideal, and for his performance on the BBC sketch show Man...
Ben Crompton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Eddison Tollett — aged about 36
- North & South (2004) as Inspector Mason — aged about 29
- Ideal (2005) as Colin — aged about 30
- Lockwood & Co. (2023) as Julius Winkman — aged about 48
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ross — aged about 30
- Clocking Off (2000) as Barney Watson — aged about 25
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