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Ben Cross (Harry Bernard Cross) was born on 16 December, 1947 in Paddington, London, England, UK, is an actor. Discover Ben Cross's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?

Popular As Harry Bernard Cross
Occupation actor
Age 72 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 72 years old, Ben Cross height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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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
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 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Cross worth at the age of 72 years old? Ben Cross’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Ben Cross's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actor

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1947

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.

1970

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.

1976

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.

1977

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.

1978

"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".

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).

1984

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).

1985

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.

1986

He subsequently replaced James Garner as the featured actor endorsing the Polaroid Spectra camera in 1986.

1991

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. . .

1994

(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.

1997

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.

2001

Was considered for the role of Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001).

2002

These works were performed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2002 and 2003, respectively.

2004

"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.

2006

Living and working in Sofia, Bulgaria. [March 2006]