Portrait of Ben Addis

Ben Addis

Acting

Biography

Ben Addis is a Welsh actor known for his work in theatre and television. Addis was born in Blaenavon. He was part of Gwent Young People's Theatre (GYPT) in Abergavenny and The National Youth Theatre of Wales. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Theatre credits include: Rock and Roll (Duke of York's Theatre), King Lear (RSC), Never So Good (National Theatre),[1] Antigone and Widower's Houses (Manchester Royal Exchange),[2] Cinderella (Warwick Arts Centre / Lyric Hammersmith)[3] and Eurydice (ATC/Plymouth Drum/Young Vic). Film and TV credits include: Lewis (ITV) and Martin Scorsese's Hugo. In February 2020, Addis played the role of Dr. Parker in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. In August 2023, Addis joined the cast of ITV1 soap Emmerdale as Craig Reed, his character has subsequently gone on to rape Lydia Dingle.

Place of Birth: Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Filmography

2024
2023
Bodies

as Chandler

2023
Maryland

as DT Ian Quayle

2022
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

as Newspaper Seller

2021
The Girl Before

as Peter Creed

2015
The Eichmann Show

as Ron Huntsman

2013
2012
2011
Hugo

as Salvador Dali

2011
The Decoy Bride

as Journalist 1

2011
Vera

as David Gilloway

2008
Consuming Passion

as Frederick