Ben Boyd (actor)

Benjamin (Ben) Boyd, American actor, (born October 16, 1968) is a theatre, television, and film actor. He studied at the University of Michigan (where he received his B.A.), at The Second City and I.O. (The ImprovOlympic) (Chicago), and at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Ben appeared in films such as "The War Bride", where he appeared alongside Anna Friel, playing Aden Young's side-kick Charlie. Ben also worked alongside Art Malik and Lee Majors in "Hotel!", where he played the co-pilot on Air Force One. Ben has appeared in numerous smaller parts in other films including "Liquid", "The Biggest Thing...", and "Let Me Tell You A Story" [http://www.atomfilms.com/film/tell_story.jsp?channelKeyword=channel_sexy] .

Ben worked regularly in British television having appeared on prime time sitcoms such as "Baddiel's Syndrome" and "Too Much Sun" (where he again worked alongside Lee Majors, having played his "agent" on the show, and alongside Mark Addy). Ben regularly lends his voice to cartoon characters and even appeared in person on "Jay Jay the Jet Plane".

He has performed on stage in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. His stage credits include extensive improv work as well as playing the part of Amiens in Shakespeare's As You Like It as well as playing the part of Scott in Four Calling Birds, a recurring "stage" sitcom at the Soho Theatre in London.

Ben previously worked as a stand-up comedian, having worked the circuits in Chicago and London before focusing more on his acting work. He has begun directing (and occasionally performing with) an improv group in Fort Lauderdale called the Lunatic Fringe.

External links

*imdb name|1033591|Benjamin Boyd
* [http://www.tv.com/ben-weinberger/person/88706/summary.html TV.COM]
* [http://benjaminboyd.com/ Professional Site]
* [http://benjaminboyd.com/video/reel62704mq.wmv Showreel]

References

*cite episode
title = "Nut Allergy"
episodelink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0518051/
series = "Baddiel's Syndrome"
serieslink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0187622/
airdate = [25 February 2001]
season = 1
number = 7
*cite episode
title = "Perfect Landing"
episodelink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0614675/
series = "Jay Jay the Jet Plane"
serieslink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0362350/
airdate = [1 January 2001]
season = 2
number = 1
*cite episode
title = "The End of the World"
episodelink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0729557/
series = "Too Much Sun"
serieslink = http://imdb.com/title/tt0264310/
airdate = [1 December 2000]
season = 1
number = 6
*cite video
people = Benjamin Boyd (Actor)
year = 2001
date = 8 December
title = The War Bride
url = http://imdb.com/title/tt0244297/
medium = Motion picture
location = UK and Canada
*cite video
people = Benjamin Boyd (Actor)
date = 18 February 2001
title = Hotel!
url = http://imdb.com/title/tt0293261/
medium = Motion picture
location = UK