Ben Hardy (actor)
Ben Hardy | |
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 Hardy at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con International promoting X-Men: Apocalypse | |
| Born | Ben Jones[1] 2 January 1991 Bournemouth, Dorset, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Ben Jones (born 2 January 1991), known professionally as Ben Hardy, is an English actor, known for playing Peter Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2013–2015). Hardy made his film debut as Archangel in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016).[2]
Early life
Hardy was born in Bournemouth, Dorset, and grew up in Sherborne. He attended Sherborne Abbey Primary School and the Gryphon School.[1] As a student at Gryphon, Hardy starred as Sergeant Francis Troy in a school film adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd.[3]
Career
In 2012, Hardy starred as Arthur Wellesley in the David Hare play The Judas Kiss, also featuring Rupert Everett. The production initially had a limited run at the Hampstead Theatre from September to October 2012, and following rave reviews was transferred to the West End's Duke of York's Theatre in January 2013.[4][5] His role required him to perform full frontal nudity, which he later described as "incredibly nerve-wracking."[6]
On 19 April 2013, it was announced that Hardy would play Peter Beale in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, taking over from Thomas Law who portrayed the character from 2006 until 2010. Hardy said: "I'm really excited to be joining the fantastic cast of EastEnders – a show which my family have watched for years. I can't wait to step into the shoes of a character with so much history and am looking forward to getting stuck in."[7] He made his first appearance on 7 June 2013. On 19 November 2014, it was announced that Hardy would leave the series.[8] He made his final appearance on 24 February 2015.
Hardy made his film debut in Bryan Singer's superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse, released on 27 May 2016, co-starring as winged mutant Archangel.[9][10] He was subsequently cast as writer John William Polidori in Haifaa Al-Mansour's period romance film A Storm in the Stars, opposite Elle Fanning and Douglas Booth.[11] Hardy will then portray Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighter Wade Parker, who lost his life in the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, in Joseph Kosinski's action-drama Only the Brave. The film, co-starring Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, is set for release on 22 September 2017.[12] Hardy is set to play Queen drummer Roger Taylor in the upcoming bio film Bohemian Rhapsody set to be released on 25 December 2018.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Warren Worthington III / Archangel | Bryan Singer | |
| 2017 | Mary Shelley | John William Polidori | Haifaa al-Mansour | |
| Only the Brave | Wade Parker | Joseph Kosinski | ||
| 2018 | Bohemian Rhapsody | Roger Taylor | Bryan Singer Dexter Fletcher |
Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Call the Midwife | Reporter | One episode |
| 2013−2015 | EastEnders | Peter Beale | Series regular |
| 2017 | Drunk History | King Arthur | One episode |
| TBA | The Woman in White | Walter Hartright | Upcoming series |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Judas Kiss | Arthur Wellesley | Hampstead Theatre and Duke of York's Theatre |
References
- ^ a b Manning, Matthew (24 April 2013). "Sherborne actor Ben Jones lands role in EastEnders". Blackmore Vale. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ Greenwood, Carl (10 April 2015). "Ben Hardy's X-Men character doesn't look like a cuddly Angel". Daily Mirror.
- ^ Mackay, Mairi (14 July 2009). "Teacher earns top marks for directorial debut". CNN.
- ^ "The Judas Kiss to transfer to the West End". Hampstead Theatre. 12 October 2012.
- ^ Gilbert, Ryan (12 October 2012). "Rupert Everett to Star as Oscar Wilde in The Judas Kiss at the West End's Duke of York Theatre". Broadway.com.
- ^ Anderson, Alana (20 May 2016). "'I was so mortified': EastEnders star Ben Hardy opens up on full-frontal nudity scene". OK!.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 April 2013). "'EastEnders': Peter Beale recast, returning in summer". Digital Spy.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 November 2014). "EastEnders: Ben Hardy to leave Peter Beale role". Digital Spy.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (24 February 2015). "Ben Hardy Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: Apocalypse'". Variety.
- ^ Hewit, Chris (9 April 2015). "Exclusive: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy Is Angel In X-Men: Apocalypse". Empire.
- ^ Jaafar, Ali (19 February 2016). "Ben Hardy Joins Haifaa Al-Mansour's 'The Storm In The Stars'". Deadline.com.
- ^ Busch, Anita (6 June 2016). "'X-Men: Apocalypse' Archangel Ben Hardy Joins 'Granite Mountain' Hotshot Crew". Deadline.com.
