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About me<\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner right_padding_desktop=”15%” right_padding_tablet=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”30px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” font_size_desktop=”1.5em” font_line_height=”1.6″ text_direction=”default” font_size_tablet=”1em”]Based between Isle Of Man and Manchester, UK, Ben is a committed screen and stage actor known for distinctive performances. With a background in Theatre Studies, Ben also brings over 5 years of focused training in film and television acting through Parker and Snell Company based in Douglas, Isle Of Man, honing a deep understanding of character work and on-camera work, specifically with the Demidov approach.<\/p>\n

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Ben is drawn to comedy, drama and horror, with a particular interest in exploring the darker edges of human nature. Exploring emotional truth of a character allows Ben to deliver complex and relatable performances.<\/p>\n

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