Benjamin Charles Watson, sometimes credited as Ben Watson, is a Canadian actor. [1] He is most noted for his role as Dontae Evans in the third season of the television series Designated Survivor , [1] and his performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone .
Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10. [1]
He acted in supporting film and television roles, most notably in the television drama series Soul , before landing his first major starring role in the television series The L.A. Complex . Watson was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022 for I Am Syd Stone. [2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | The Limits | Tyrel | |
2017 | Black Site Delta | Simms | |
2017 | Playing Cards | Tyrese | |
2021 | The Family | Caleb |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Forensic Factor | John Lee Malvo | Episode: "Washington Sniper" |
2009 | The Listener | Student #2 | Episode: "I'm an Adult Now" |
2009 | Soul | Dante | 4 episodes |
2010 | Warehouse 13 | Rod | Episode: "Buried" |
2010 | Todd and the Book of Pure Evil | Simon | Episode: "Gay Day" |
2011 | Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost | Charles Morris | Television film |
2012 | The L.A. Complex | Tariq Muhammad | 9 episodes |
2013 | The Killing | Rayna | 3 episodes |
2016 | Love in Paradise | Cameraman | Television film |
2016 | You Me Her | Delivery Guy | Episode: "The Relationship More Populated" |
2016 | A Firehouse Christmas | Parker Philips | Television film |
2017 | The Good Doctor | Matthew | Episode: "Mount Rushmore" |
2017 | Travelers | Lars | Episode: "17 Minutes" |
2018 | Mingle All the Way | Photographer | Television film |
2019 | Designated Survivor | Dontae Evans | 10 episodes |
2020 | Snowpiercer | Brakeman Fuller | 2 episodes |
2020 | I Am Syd Stone | Matt | 6 episodes |
2021 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | John | Television film |
TBA | Duster | Upcoming series |
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