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Ben Cross

British actor (1947-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 72

Harry Bernard Cross was an English actor. He was best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire and for playing Billy Flynn in the original West End production of the musical Chicago.

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2020Died18 August 20202019PandoraSeries, Harlan FriedJarhead: Law of ReturnFilm, 2019USMC General Betz2018The Hurricane HeistFilm, Dixon2013BansheeSeries, Mr. RabbitA Common ManFilm, 2013DIG2012Black ForestFilm, Cazmar2011IceSeries, Stephan2009HellhoundsFilm, King Leander2007Finding Rin Tin TinFilm, Nikolaus2006Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of EvilFilm, Cmdr. Tim Mackey2004SpartacusSeries, Titus GlabrusExorcist: The BeginningFilm, 2004Semelier199720,000 Leagues Under the SeaFilm, Capt. Nemo1996Poltergeist: The LegacySeries, Samuel Warden1995First KnightFilm, Malagant1992Live WireFilm, Mikhail Rashid1989Tales from the CryptSeries, Benjamin A. Polosky1988PaperhouseFilm, Dad1984The Far PavilionsSeries, Ashton Pelham-Martyn1978StrangersSeries, Nick Carmos1977A Bridge Too FarFilm, Trooper Binns1973Wessex TalesSeries, Matthaus Tina1967ITV PlayhouseSeries, Terry Jones1947Born16 December 1947

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  • Star Trek 2009
  • Undisputed II: Last Man Standing 2006
  • The Last Letter from Your Lover 2021
  • A Bridge Too Far 1977
  • Prey for the Devil 2022

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Television 24

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2020 · aged 72