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Ben Cross is an English actor best known for his role as Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. He has also appeared in films such as Star Trek, First Knight, and The Uninvited. He has also had roles in television series such as The Scarlet Pimpernel, The 10th Kingdom, and The Tudors. Cross was born in Paddington, London, England, UK on 16 December 1947. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and began his career in the theatre. He made his film debut in the 1979 film The Shout. Cross has been married twice. He was married to actress Juliette Caton from 1975 to 1981 and to actress Caroline Langrishe from 1988 to 1992. He has two children from his first marriage. As of 2021, Ben Cross's net worth is estimated to be $2 million. He has earned his wealth from his successful career as an actor.
| Popular As | Harry Bernard Cross |
| Occupation | actor |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | 16 December, 1947 |
| Birthday | 16 December |
| Birthplace | Paddington, London, England, UK |
| Date of death | 18 August, 2020 |
| Died Place | Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Ben Cross Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Ben Cross height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .
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| Height | 5' 9" (1.75 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Ben Cross's Wife?
His wife is Deyana Boneva (2018 - 18 August 2020) ( his death), Michele Moerth (27 April 1996 - 2005) ( divorced), Penelope A Butler (February 1977 - 1992) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Deyana Boneva (2018 - 18 August 2020) ( his death), Michele Moerth (27 April 1996 - 2005) ( divorced), Penelope A Butler (February 1977 - 1992) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Ben Cross Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ben Cross worth at the age of 73 years old? Ben Cross’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimatedBen Cross's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Ben Cross Social Network
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Timeline
Living and working in Sofia, Bulgaria. [March 2006]
"Square One", directed by Ben, was performed at the Etcetera Theatre in London in 2004. Ben lived all over the world, including London, Los Angeles, New York, Southern Spain, Vienna, and Sofia. He was familiar with the Spanish, Italian and German languages and enrolled in a course studying Bulgarian. When he's not filming, he wrote music, screenplays and articles for English language publications.
These works were performed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2002 and 2003, respectively.
Was considered for the role of Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).
He played several outstanding roles including his portrayal of Solomon, one of the most fascinatingly complex characters of the Bible, in the Trimark Pictures production Solomon (1997) in 1997.
(1994) (Honey Sweet Love); Ikey Solomon in the Australian production The Potato Factory (2000) in 2000; and his role as Rudolf Hess in the 2006 BBC production Nuremberg: Nazis on Trial (2006). Ben was a director, writer and musician, as well. Among many of his original works is the musical "Rage" about Ruth Ellis, which was performed in various regional towns in the London area. He also starred in it and played the part of the hangman.
Other outstanding roles included his Barnabus in the 1991 MGM remake of the miniseries Dark Shadows (1991); Sir Harold Pearson in the 1994 Italian production Honey Sweet Love. . .
He subsequently replaced James Garner as the featured actor endorsing the Polaroid Spectra camera in 1986.
Ben was also featured in "GQ Magazine" as one of the annual "Manstyle" winners in January, 1985, followed by a featured photo shoot in March, 1985. Having stuck by his desire to choose quality roles over monetary potential, Ben enjoyed long-term success in the film industry, for over 40 years.
During the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, Ben appeared in a commercial for American Express with Jackson Scholz, a sprinter for the 1924 American Olympic team whose character was featured in the film Chariots of Fire (1981).
During his performance in this play, he was recognized and recommended for a leading role in the multiple Oscar-winning Chariots of Fire (1981).
The major success of Chariots of Fire (1981) opened the doors to the international film market.
Ben followed up Chariots of Fire (1981) with strong and successful performances, most notably in the Masterpiece Theatre miniseries The Citadel (1983), in which he played a Scottish physician, Dr Andrew Manson, struggling with the politics of the British medical system during the 1920s, and his performance as "Ash Pelham-Martyn", a British cavalry officer torn between two cultures in the Home Box Office miniseries The Far Pavilions (1984).
"Ben's path to international stardom began in 1978 with his extraordinary performance in the play, "Chicago", in which he played "Billy Flynn", the slick lawyer of murderess "Roxie Hart".
Levine's World War II epic A Bridge Too Far (1977), which starred a very famous international cast -- namely Dirk Bogarde, Sir Sean Connery, Sir Michael Caine and James Caan.
In 1977, Ben became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in the premier of "Privates on Parade" as "Kevin Cartwright" and played "Rover" in a revival of a Restoration play titled "Wild Oats.
Ben's first big screen film appearance came in 1976 when he went on location to Deventer, Holland, to play "Trooper Binns" in Joseph E.
In 1970, at the age of 22, he was accepted into London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) -- the alma mater of legendary actors such as Sir John Gielgud, Glenda Jackson and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Upon graduation from RADA, Ben performed in several stage plays at Duke's Playhouse where he was seen in "Macbeth", "The Importance of Being Earnest", and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman". He then joined the Prospect Theatre Company and played roles in "Pericles", "Twelfth Night", and "Royal Hunt of the Sun". Ben also joined the cast in the immensely popular musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and played leading roles in Peter Shaffer's "Equurs", "Mind Your Head" and the musical "Irma La Douce" -- all at Leicester's Haymarket Theatre.
Ben's first single as a lyricist was released by Polydor Records in the late 1970s and was titled "Mickey Moonshine. " Other works include "The Best We've Ever Had" and "Nearly Midnight", both written by Ben and directed by his son, Theo Cross. In addition, the original soundtrack for "Nearly Midnight" was written, produced and performed by his daughter, Lauren Cross.
Ben Cross was born Harry Cross on December 16, 1947, in London, England. He was the son of Catherine (O'Donovan), a cleaning woman, from Keelraheen, Dunmanway, Ireland, and Harry Cross, an English doorman and nurse. He began acting at a very young age and participated in grammar school plays -- most notably playing "Jesus" in a school pageant at age twelve. Ben left home and school at age 15 and worked various jobs, including work as a window washer, waiter and carpenter. He was master carpenter for the Welsh National Opera and property master at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham, England. Driven by his desire to be an actor, Ben accepted and overcame the enormous challenges and obstacles that came with the profession.
