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Ben Cross

Bio: Ben Cross (16 December 1947 - 18 August 2020) was a British actor of the stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire and as Sarek in the 2009 reboot film Star Trek. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Cross, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Tue, Dec 16 1947
Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Tue, Aug 18 2020
Ben Cross is 72 years old
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Poster of Prey for the Devil
Prey for the Devil
Ben Cross would have been no older than 72 in Prey for the Devil as 'Cardinal Matthews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 2022
Poster of The Last Letter from Your Lover
The Last Letter from Your Lover
Ben Cross would have been no older than 72 in The Last Letter from Your Lover as 'Older Anthony O'Hare'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Rats in the Walls
Rats in the Walls
Ben Cross would have been no older than 72 in Rats in the Walls as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 2021
Poster of The Rest Is Ashes
The Rest Is Ashes
Ben Cross was 72 in The Rest Is Ashes as 'Old George Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2020
Poster of Once There Was a War
Once There Was a War
Ben Cross was 71 in Once There Was a War
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 2019
Poster of Jarhead: Law of Return
Jarhead: Law of Return
Ben Cross was 71 in Jarhead: Law of Return as 'USMC General Betz'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2019
Poster of Master of Dark Shadows
Master of Dark Shadows
Ben Cross was 71 in Master of Dark Shadows as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2019
Poster of Reign of Judges: Title of Liberty - Concept Short
Reign of Judges: Title of Liberty - Concept Short
Ben Cross was 70 in Reign of Judges: Title of Liberty - Concept Short as 'King Aaron'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2018
Poster of The Hurricane Heist
The Hurricane Heist
Ben Cross was 70 in The Hurricane Heist as 'Dixon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2018
Poster of Another Love Building
Another Love Building
Ben Cross was 67 in Another Love Building as 'Stephen Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2014
Poster of Viking Quest
Viking Quest
Ben Cross was 66 in Viking Quest as 'King Orn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of A Common Man
A Common Man
Ben Cross was 65 in A Common Man as 'DIG'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of Jack the Giant Killer
Jack the Giant Killer
Ben Cross was 65 in Jack the Giant Killer as 'Agent Hinton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 2013
Poster of Black Forest
Black Forest
Ben Cross was 64 in Black Forest as 'Cazmar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2012
Poster of William & Kate
William & Kate
Ben Cross was 63 in William & Kate as 'Prince of Wales'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 18 2011
Poster of Super Tanker
Super Tanker
Ben Cross was 63 in Super Tanker as 'Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 2011
Poster of Ice
Ice
Ben Cross was 63 in Ice as 'Stephen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 2011
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
Ben Cross was 62 in The Guardian as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Hellhounds
Hellhounds
Ben Cross was 61 in Hellhounds as 'King Leander'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 19 2009
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
Ben Cross was 61 in Star Trek as 'Sarek'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 2009
Poster of Lost City Raiders
Lost City Raiders
Ben Cross was 60 in Lost City Raiders as 'Nicholas Filiminov'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2008
Poster of War, Inc.
War, Inc.
Ben Cross was 60 in War, Inc. as 'Medusa Hair'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 28 2008
Poster of Hero Wanted
Hero Wanted
Ben Cross was 60 in Hero Wanted as 'Cosmo Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Species: The Awakening
Species: The Awakening
Ben Cross was 59 in Species: The Awakening as 'Tom Hollander'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 2007
Poster of Finding Rin Tin Tin
Finding Rin Tin Tin
Ben Cross was 59 in Finding Rin Tin Tin as 'Nikolaus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 2007
Poster of When Nietzsche Wept
When Nietzsche Wept
Ben Cross was 59 in When Nietzsche Wept as 'Josef Breuer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 2007
Poster of Grendel
Grendel
Ben Cross was 59 in Grendel as 'King Hrothgar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 2007
Poster of Wicked Little Things
Wicked Little Things
Ben Cross was 58 in Wicked Little Things as 'Aaron Hanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil
Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil
Ben Cross was 58 in Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil as 'Cmdr. Tim Mackey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2006
Poster of Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare
Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare
Ben Cross was 58 in Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare as 'Fabius Maximus'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2006
Poster of Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
Ben Cross was 58 in Undisputed II: Last Man Standing as 'Steven Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 2006
Poster of S.S. Doomtrooper
S.S. Doomtrooper
Ben Cross was 58 in S.S. Doomtrooper as 'Professor Ullman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of The Russian Specialist
The Russian Specialist
Ben Cross was 57 in The Russian Specialist as 'William Burton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2005
Poster of Icon
Icon
Ben Cross was 57 in Icon as 'Anatoly Grishin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Exorcist: The Beginning
Exorcist: The Beginning
Ben Cross was 56 in Exorcist: The Beginning as 'Semelier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of The Red Phone: Checkmate
The Red Phone: Checkmate
Ben Cross was 56 in The Red Phone: Checkmate as 'Nigel Ballister'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Ben Cross was 56 in Spartacus as 'Titus Glabrus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2004
Poster of She Me and Her
She Me and Her
Ben Cross was 54 in She Me and Her
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 2002
Poster of The Red Phone: Manhunt
The Red Phone: Manhunt
Ben Cross was 53 in The Red Phone: Manhunt as 'Nigel Ballister'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2001
Poster of The Order
The Order
Ben Cross was 53 in The Order as 'Ben Ner'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 2001
Poster of Young Blades
Young Blades
Ben Cross was 53 in Young Blades as 'Cardinal Richelieu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 2001
Poster of The Venice Project
The Venice Project
Ben Cross was 51 in The Venice Project as 'Rudy Mestry / Bishop Orsini'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1999
Poster of Tower of the First Born
Tower of the First Born
Ben Cross was 50 in Tower of the First Born as 'Michael Shannon / Zadick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1998
Poster of Solomon
Solomon
Ben Cross was 49 in Solomon as 'Salomone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1997
Poster of The Invader
The Invader
Ben Cross was 49 in The Invader as 'Renn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of The Corporate Ladder
The Corporate Ladder
Ben Cross was 49 in The Corporate Ladder as 'Jay Williams'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1997
Poster of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Ben Cross was 49 in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as 'Capt. Nemo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Turbulence
Turbulence
Ben Cross was 49 in Turbulence as 'Captain Samuel Bowen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1997
Poster of Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Robert Rylands' Last Journey
Ben Cross was 48 in Robert Rylands' Last Journey as 'Cromer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of Honey Sweet Love
Honey Sweet Love
Ben Cross was 48 in Honey Sweet Love as 'Pearson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1996
Poster of First Knight
First Knight
Ben Cross was 47 in First Knight as 'Malagant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1995
Poster of Hellfire
Hellfire
Ben Cross was 47 in Hellfire as 'Marius Carnot'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1995
Poster of The House that Mary Bought
The House that Mary Bought
Ben Cross was 47 in The House that Mary Bought
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Temptress
Temptress
Ben Cross was 47 in Temptress as 'Dr. Samudaya'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Ascent
The Ascent
Ben Cross was 46 in The Ascent as 'Major Farrell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of The Criminal Mind
The Criminal Mind
Ben Cross was 45 in The Criminal Mind as 'Carlo Augustine'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1993
Poster of Deep Trouble
Deep Trouble
Ben Cross was 45 in Deep Trouble as 'Campagna'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1993
Poster of Cold Sweat
Cold Sweat
Ben Cross was 45 in Cold Sweat as 'Mark Cahill'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of The Diamond Fleece
The Diamond Fleece
Ben Cross was 44 in The Diamond Fleece
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1992
Poster of Live Wire
Live Wire
Ben Cross was 44 in Live Wire as 'Mikhail Rashid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1992
Poster of Eye of the Widow
Eye of the Widow
Ben Cross was 43 in Eye of the Widow as 'Nassiri'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1991
Poster of She Stood Alone
She Stood Alone
Ben Cross was 43 in She Stood Alone as 'William Lloyd Garrison'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1991
Poster of Nightlife
Nightlife
Ben Cross was 41 in Nightlife as 'Vlad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1989
Poster of The Jeweller's Shop
The Jeweller's Shop
Ben Cross was 41 in The Jeweller's Shop as 'Stephane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Paperhouse
Paperhouse
Ben Cross was 40 in Paperhouse as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Steal the Sky
Steal the Sky
Ben Cross was 40 in Steal the Sky as 'Munir Redfa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1988
Poster of The Unholy
The Unholy
Ben Cross was 40 in The Unholy as 'Father Michael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1988
Poster of The Grand Knockout Tournament
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Ben Cross was 39 in The Grand Knockout Tournament as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Ben Cross was 38 in Strong Medicine as 'Martin Taylor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Assisi Underground
The Assisi Underground
Ben Cross was 37 in The Assisi Underground as 'Padre Rufino'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of Attention
Attention
Ben Cross was 37 in Attention as 'Alberto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1985
Poster of Coming Out of the Ice
Coming Out of the Ice
Ben Cross was 35 in Coming Out of the Ice as 'Gen. Tuchachevsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Life After Death
Life After Death
Ben Cross was 34 in Life After Death as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire
Ben Cross was 33 in Chariots of Fire as 'Harold Abrahams'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of The Winkler
The Winkler
Ben Cross was 31 in The Winkler as 'Terry Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1979
Poster of A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far
Ben Cross was 29 in A Bridge Too Far as 'Trooper Binns'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1977
Poster of Liberty
Liberty
Ben Cross will be 72+ in Liberty as 'Dr. Boucher'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Pandora
Pandora
Ben Cross was 71+ in Pandora as 'Harlan Fried'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 2019
Poster of 12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys
Ben Cross was 67+ in 12 Monkeys as 'Nicodemus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of Banshee
Banshee
Ben Cross was 65+ in Banshee as 'Mr. Rabbit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Banshee: Origins
Banshee: Origins
Ben Cross was 65+ in Banshee: Origins as 'Mr. Rabbit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ben Cross was 64+ in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as 'Dr. Mindstrong (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
Ben Cross was 64+ in Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja as 'The Sorcerer (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2012
Poster of Ice
Ice
Ben Cross was 63+ in Ice as 'Stephan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 2011
Poster of Ben Hur
Ben Hur
Ben Cross was 62+ in Ben Hur as 'Emperor Tiberius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 2010
Poster of Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial
Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial
Ben Cross was 58+ in Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial as 'Rudolf Hess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2006
Poster of Frederick Forsyth's Icon
Frederick Forsyth's Icon
Ben Cross was 57+ in Frederick Forsyth's Icon as 'Anatoly Grishin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2005
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
Ben Cross was 56+ in Spartacus as 'Titus Glabrus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Poster of The Potato Factory
The Potato Factory
Ben Cross was 52+ in The Potato Factory as 'Ikey Solomon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 17 2000
Poster of Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
Ben Cross was 49+ in Trial & Retribution
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Ben Cross was 48+ in Poltergeist: The Legacy as 'Samuel Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of Dark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Ben Cross was 43+ in Dark Shadows as 'Barnabas Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 1991
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Ben Cross was 41+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Benjamin A. Polosky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Twist of Fate
Twist of Fate
Ben Cross was 41+ in Twist of Fate as 'Benjamin Grossman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Ben Cross was 37+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions
Ben Cross was 36+ in The Far Pavilions as 'Ashton Pelham-Martyn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of The Citadel
The Citadel
Ben Cross was 35+ in The Citadel as 'Dr. Andrew Manson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1983
Poster of The Flame Trees of Thika
The Flame Trees of Thika
Ben Cross was 33+ in The Flame Trees of Thika as 'Ian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1981
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Ben Cross was 30+ in The Professionals as 'Stuart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Wessex Tales
Wessex Tales
Ben Cross was 25+ in Wessex Tales as 'Matthaus Tina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Ben Cross was 22+ in Play for Today as 'Simon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970