Ben Hall (Australian actor)

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Ben Hall
Born
Perth, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Ben Hall is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in Australian television series which began with his role as Finton Kelly in the Showcase drama Devil's Playground . From 2016 until 2022, Hall played the role of Ned Willis in the soap opera Neighbours . In 2023, Hall filmed the role of Mark Waugh in the Nine Network television series, Warnie .

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Early life

Ben Hall was born in Perth, Western Australia. [1] Hall's father is British. [2] When he was a child, Hall attended a male only Catholic school. [2] He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). [1] [3] Hall appeared in different stage musicals following his graduation and is a trained singer. [4] [5]

Career

Hall began his television career in 2014, playing Finton Kelly in the Showcase drama Devil's Playground . [2] Hall described researching the role as "harrowing" but it was "incredible" to be a part of a big production. [2] That year, Hall appeared as Hal Cooper in two episodes of ABC1 television drama, ANZAC Girls . [6] [7] In 2017, Hall played the gay lead character, Tim in the Australian stage musical Only Heaven Knows. [2] [8] He then secured guest roles in Nine Network's drama series Love Child , the Network 10 mini-series Brock and a role in a comedy series titled HActresses. [4] [9]

In 2016, Hall joined the cast of Australian soap opera Neighbours , playing the recurring role of Ned Willis. [10] He filmed a second guest appearance in 2016. [11] After Hall made his third return, the show's producer Jason Herbison revealed that Hall originally did not want to make a long-term commitment to the show. [12] Hall reconsidered and wanted to return on a regular basis. [13] Hall joined the show's regular cast in 2018. [14] In 2022, prior to the show's cancellation, Hall decided to leave the role. [15] Hall returned once again to film scenes for the show's would be final episodes. Hall later revealed that he would not be returning after the show was renewed by Amazon Freevee, but was not opposed to doing so. [16] Hall stated that while appearing on Neighbours, he rarely showcased his comedy skills he had learned from studying at WAAPA. [3]

In 2023, Hall played the role of Sam Philips in the touring theatrical musical, Elvis A Musical Revolution, which is based on the American singer Elvis Presley. [1] In June 2023, it was announced that Hall will appear as Mark Waugh in the Nine Network television series, Warnie . [17] He has also filmed an upcoming role in a Robbie Williams biopic titled Better Man . [1]

In April 2024, Hall was announced in the leading role of Mick Dennis in Matthew Holmes' upcoming film adaption The Guns of Muschu , based on the novel by Don Dennis. [18]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 ANZAC Girls Hal CooperGuest role
Devil's Playground Finton KellyGuest role
2016 Brock Phillip 'Pin' BrockGuest role
2016–2022 Neighbours Ned Willis Regular role
2017 Love Child Alan FitzgeraldGuest role
HActressesAuditioning hot actorGuest role
2022 Call Me Chihiro Terao / Man 5 / HosokawaVoice over
2023 Warnie Mark WaughGuest role, 1 episode
2024 Total Control (TV series) JamesGuest role; 2 episodes

Film appearances

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023Better ManRobbie Alt
2022BeatLiam
2015The LinkJayShort film
Sources: [1] [4]

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