Benjamin Charles Watson
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.
Early life
[edit]Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10.[1]
Career
[edit]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]
Personal life
[edit]He publicly came out as queer in 2019.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Limits | Tyrel | |
| 2017 | Black Site Delta | Simms | |
| 2017 | Playing Cards | Tyrese | |
| 2021 | The Family | Caleb |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Daniel Reynolds, "Benjamin Charles Watson Brings Black and Gay Visibility to Designated Survivor". The Advocate, June 9, 2019.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
External links
[edit]Categories:
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male web series actors
- Black Canadian male actors
- Black Canadian LGBTQ people
- Canadian LGBTQ male actors
- Jamaican emigrants to Canada
- Male actors from Toronto
- Living people
- 1985 births
- 21st-century Canadian LGBTQ people