Actor
Benjamin Charles Watson
Born June 18, 1985 in Jamaica10 films
Benjamin Charles Watson, sometimes credited as Ben Watson, is a Canadian actor. He is most noted for his role as Dontae Evans in the third season of the television series Designated Survivor, and his performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone. Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10. He acted in supporting film and television roles, most notably in the television drama series Soul, before landing his first major starring role in the television series The L.A. Complex. Watson was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022 for I Am Syd Stone.
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First watchThe Forge20248.2as Benjamin19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
10 films as actor- 2024The ForgeBenjamin
- 2023The FamilyCaleb
- 2022Romance to the RescueMark
- 2021Robin Roberts Presents: MahaliaJohn
- 2020I Am Syd StoneMatt
- 2017Black Site DeltaSimms
- 2017Playing CardsTyrese
- 2016A Firehouse ChristmasParker Philips
- 2016Love in ParadiseCameraman
- 2011Jesse Stone: Innocents LostCharles Morris