Born in Manchester, England, Ben was raised in Bilgola Beach located on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Before pursuing a career in film and television, Ben was an amateur boxer for 10 years. Exploring his love for film, Ben spent three years studying at the leading film and television training school in Australia - On Camera Studio - under the direction of Sandra Lee Paterson.After a while Ben started landing roles in television, McLeod Daughters, and numerous short films and theatre. Most recently, Ben starred in the independent feature film, Newcastle, which made its World premiere at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and will be released this fall in the United States and Australia.