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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Education
Devonport High School for Boys, Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Old French < Frankish (*Haimarīk)
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,019 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1947 -- India gains independence; Cold War begins; Marshall Plan; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 35 years (1977-2012)
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Filmography (34)
Biography
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.
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How old was Ben Cross?
Ben Cross was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
Where was Ben Cross born?
Ben Cross was born in London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Ben Cross been in?
Ben Cross has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja (2012), Ice (2011), William & Kate (2011), The Guardian (2010), Star Trek (2009).
What is Ben Cross known for?
Ben Cross is primarily known as an actor. Ben Cross (16 December 1947 - 18 August 2020) was a British actor of the stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the…
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