Ben Cross
Biography
Ben Cross was a British actor of the stage and screen. He was born on December 16, 1947, in London, England, UK. Cross was known for his portrayal of notable characters in various films. He was 72 years old at the time of his death on August 18, 2020. Cross appeared in at least 105 known credits throughout his acting career. Some of his notable roles include Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire and Sarek in the 2009 film Star Trek.
Career overview
Ben Cross was a British actor known for his work in film and television. He is best recognized for his portrayal of a British Olympic athlete in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. Cross also appeared as Sarek in a 2009 film reboot of the Star Trek franchise.
Throughout his career, Cross accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He is listed as having known credits in 105 films and television shows. Cross's work spanned multiple genres and formats, with no specific focus on a particular type of role or medium.
Ben Cross's acting career is also associated with various other films and television series, including Star Trek, Banshee, and Banshee Origins.
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106 titles- Prey for the Devil (2022) as Cardinal Matthews
- The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) as Older Anthony O'Hare
- The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) In Memory Of
- Rats in the Walls (2021) as Narrator
- The Rest Is Ashes (2020) as Old George Smith
- Pandora (2019) as Harlan Fried
- Jarhead: Law of Return (2019) as USMC General Betz
- Master of Dark Shadows (2019) as Self
- Once There Was a War (2019)
- The Hurricane Heist (2018) as Dixon
- Reign of Judges: Title of Liberty - Concept Short (2018) as King Aaron
- 12 Monkeys (2015) as Nicodemus
- Viking Quest (2014) as King Orn
- Another Love Building (2014) as Stephen Anderson
- Banshee (2013) as Mr. Rabbit
- Banshee: Origins (2013) as Mr. Rabbit
- Jack the Giant Killer (2013) as Agent Hinton
- A Common Man (2013) as DIG
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) as Dr. Mindstrong (voice)
- Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012) as The Sorcerer (voice)
- Black Forest (2012) as Cazmar
- Ice (2011) as Stephen
- Ice (2011) as Stephan
- William & Kate (2011) as Prince of Wales
- Super Tanker (2011) as Jordan
- Ben Hur (2010) as Emperor Tiberius
- The Guardian (2010) as Sergeant
- Star Trek (2009) as Sarek
- Hellhounds (2009) as King Leander
- Hero Wanted (2008) as Cosmo Jackson
- War, Inc. (2008) as Medusa Hair
- Lost City Raiders (2008) as Nicholas Filiminov
- Species: The Awakening (2007) as Tom Hollander
- Grendel (2007) as King Hrothgar
- Finding Rin Tin Tin (2007) as Nikolaus
- When Nietzsche Wept (2007) as Josef Breuer
- Undisputed II: Last Man Standing (2006) as Steven Parker
- Wicked Little Things (2006) as Aaron Hanks
- Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil (2006) as Cmdr. Tim Mackey
- Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006) as Rudolf Hess
- S.S. Doomtrooper (2006) as Professor Ullman
- Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare (2006) as Fabius Maximus
- Frederick Forsyth's Icon (2005) as Anatoly Grishin
- The Russian Specialist (2005) as William Burton
- Icon (2005) as Anatoly Grishin
- Spartacus (2004) as Titus Glabrus
- Spartacus (2004) as Titus Glabrus
- Exorcist: The Beginning (2004) as Semelier
- The Red Phone: Checkmate (2004) as Nigel Ballister
- Meine Schwester das Biest (2002) as David Greenbaum
- She Me and Her (2002)
- The Order (2001) as Ben Ner
- The Red Phone: Manhunt (2001) as Nigel Ballister
- Young Blades (2001) as Cardinal Richelieu
- The Potato Factory (2000) as Ikey Solomon
- The Venice Project (1999) as Rudy Mestry / Bishop Orsini
- Tower of the First Born (1998) as Michael Shannon / Zadick
- Turbulence (1997) as Captain Samuel Bowen
- Solomon (1997) as Salomone
- Solomon (1997) as Solomon
- The Corporate Ladder (1997) as Jay Williams
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997) as Capt. Nemo
- The Invader (1997) as Renn
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Samuel Warden
- Honey Sweet Love (1996) as Pearson
- Robert Rylands' Last Journey (1996) as Cromer
- First Knight (1995) as Malagant
- Hellfire (1995) as Marius Carnot
- The House that Mary Bought (1995)
- Temptress (1995) as Dr. Samudaya
- The Ascent (1994) as Major Farrell
- Cold Sweat (1993) as Mark Cahill
- The Criminal Mind (1993) as Carlo Augustine
- Deep Trouble (1993) as Campagna
- Live Wire (1992) as Mikhail Rashid
- The Diamond Fleece (1992)
- Dark Shadows (1991) as Barnabas Collins
- Eye of the Widow (1991) as Nassiri
- She Stood Alone (1991) as William Lloyd Garrison
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Benjamin A. Polosky
- Nightlife (1989) as Vlad
- Twist of Fate (1989) as Benjamin Grossman
- The Jeweller's Shop (1989) as Stephane
- The Unholy (1988) as Father Michael
- Paperhouse (1988) as Dad
- Steal the Sky (1988) as Munir Redfa
- The Grand Knockout Tournament (1987) as Self
- Strong Medicine (1986) as Martin Taylor
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Devil's Alphabet")
- The Assisi Underground (1985) as Padre Rufino
- Attention (1985) as Alberto
- The Far Pavilions (1984) as Ashton Pelham-Martyn
- The Citadel (1983) as Dr. Andrew Manson
- Coming Out of the Ice (1982) as Gen. Tuchachevsky
- Life After Death (1982) as Simon
- Chariots of Fire (1981) as Harold Abrahams
- The Flame Trees of Thika (1981) as Ian
- The Winkler (1979) as Terry Jones
- Strangers (1978) as Nick Carmos
- The Professionals (1977) as Stuart
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) as Trooper Binns
- Wessex Tales (1973) as Matthaus Tina
- The Reprieve (1972) as Bolshevik
- Play for Today (1970) as Simon
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Terry Jones
- Liberty as Dr. Boucher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Cross best known for?
Ben Cross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Prey for the Devil (2022), The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021), The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021), Jarhead: Law of Return (2019).
When and where was Ben Cross born?
Ben Cross was born on December 16, 1947 in London, England, UK. They passed away on August 18, 2020.
How many credits does Ben Cross have?
Ben Cross has accumulated over 106 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2022.
What is Ben Cross's background in cinema and television?
Ben Cross was a British actor of the stage and screen. He was born on December 16, 1947, in London, England, UK. Cross was known for his portrayal of notable characters in various films. He was 72 years old at the time of his death on August 18, 2020. Cross appeared in at least 105 known credits throughout his acting c...