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

Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10.[1]

Career

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

He publicly came out as queer in 2019.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Limits Tyrel
2017 Black Site Delta Simms
2017 Playing Cards Tyrese
2021 The Family Caleb

Television

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

  1. ^ a b c d Daniel Reynolds, "Benjamin Charles Watson Brings Black and Gay Visibility to Designated Survivor". The Advocate, June 9, 2019.
  2. ^ Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.