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Aldridge was raised as an [[Evangelicalism|evangelical Christian]].<ref name="Brethren">{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/itv-christian-pearl-mackie-acting-north-devon-b1941100.html|title=Ben Aldridge on Being Raised as an Evangelical Christian and How Religion Can Amplify Feelings of Shame Surrounding Sexuality|newspaper=The Independent|date=19 October 2021}}</ref> Both his parents and grandparents were raised in the [[Plymouth Brethren]] church, although his parents both left the denomination at age 18.<ref name="Brethren"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/long-call-five-key-differences-5989288|title=The Long Call: Five Key Differences Between ITV's New Crime Series and Ann Cleeves' Book|newspaper=The Bristol Post|date=4 October 2021}}</ref> Commenting on his current relationship with religion, Aldridge stated in a 2021 interview, "It feels very far away in some respects as there isn't a religious aspect to my life now."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://flaunt.com/content/ben-aldridge |title=Twisted Elegance |date=2021-10-06 |accessdate=2022-07-18 |author=Dayan, David-Simon}}</ref> |
Aldridge was raised as an [[Evangelicalism|evangelical Christian]].<ref name="Brethren">{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/itv-christian-pearl-mackie-acting-north-devon-b1941100.html|title=Ben Aldridge on Being Raised as an Evangelical Christian and How Religion Can Amplify Feelings of Shame Surrounding Sexuality|newspaper=The Independent|date=19 October 2021}}</ref> Both his parents and grandparents were raised in the [[Plymouth Brethren]] church, although his parents both left the denomination at age 18.<ref name="Brethren"/><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/long-call-five-key-differences-5989288|title=The Long Call: Five Key Differences Between ITV's New Crime Series and Ann Cleeves' Book|newspaper=The Bristol Post|date=4 October 2021}}</ref> Commenting on his current relationship with religion, Aldridge stated in a 2021 interview, "It feels very far away in some respects as there isn't a religious aspect to my life now."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://flaunt.com/content/ben-aldridge |title=Twisted Elegance |date=2021-10-06 |accessdate=2022-07-18 |author=Dayan, David-Simon}}</ref> |
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In 2020, Aldridge [[came out]] as a member of the [[LGBT|LGBTQ+]] community in a post on [[Instagram]] on the occasion of [[National Coming Out Day]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The journey to pride was a long one for me. I love the LGBTQ+ community and am incredibly proud and thankful to be a part of it. So much won. So much more to fight for. #pride |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CB8F5_3FL49/ |website=instagram.com |publisher=Ben Aldridge |accessdate=29 June 2020 |date=27 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Milton |first1=Josh |title=Fleabag star Ben Aldridge comes out as a 'proud and thankful' member of the LGBT+ community |url=https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/29/fleabag-actor-ben-aldridge-coming-out-lgbt-andrew-scott-pride-month-phoebe-waller-bridge/ |accessdate=29 June 2020 |work=Pink News |date=29 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://attitude.co.uk/article/after-coming-out-publicly-ben-aldridge-is-bringing-more-gay-representation-to-primetime-tv-1/25954/ |title=After coming out publicly, ben aldridge is bringing more gay representation to primetime tv |date=2021-10-06 |accessdate=2021-10-29 |author=Tom Stitchbury}}</ref> In a 2021 interview with ''[[Attitude (magazine)|Attitude]]'' magazine, he self-identified as [[gay]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://attitude.co.uk/article/after-coming-out-publicly-ben-aldridge-is-bringing-more-gay-representation-to-primetime-tv-1/25954/ |title=After coming out publicly, ben aldridge is bringing more gay representation to primetime tv |date=2021-10-06 |accessdate=2021-10-29 |author=Tom Stitchbury}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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Ben Aldridge | |
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| Born | Benjamin Charles Aldridge 12 November 1985 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Benjamin Charles Aldridge (born 12 November 1985) is an English actor.[1] He is best known for his portrayals of Thomas Wayne in the crime drama series Pennyworth (2019–present), Arsehole Guy in the dramedy series Fleabag (2016–2019), and DI Matthew Venn in drama The Long Call (2021).
Early life and education
Having worked with the National Youth Theatre, Aldridge graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art[2] with a bursary from the Genesis Foundation for young actors.[3] He left early to begin filming the 2009 ITV film Compulsion alongside Ray Winstone and Parminder Nagra.
Career
Aldridge's first professional acting role was in a play The Master and Margarita at Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in 2004. In 2008, Aldridge made his television debut in Channel 4's four-part miniseries The Devil's Whore, playing Harry Fanshawe, husband of the title character. That same year, he was featured on Screen International's "Stars of Tomorrow" list.[4] In addition to First Light, Lewis, Toast and Vera, Aldridge also appeared as Daniel Parish in the BBC One period drama Lark Rise to Candleford.[5] In 2011, the American network The CW cast Aldridge as the lead in the pilot Heavenly. Later on he spent time in Belgrade shooting the partially improvised romance short film In the Night for director Ivana Bobic and award-winning cinematographer Rain Li, alongside supermodel Danijela Dimitrovska.
Aldridge is a co-founder of "In the Corner Productions". He directed the comedy pilot Pet Shop Girls in late 2011, which he co-wrote and co-produced with actor-writers Luke Norris, Ed Hancock and Kirsty Woodward.[6]
In 2013, Aldridge starred in Almeida Theatre's production of American Psycho as Paul Owen, opposite Matt Smith, Susannah Fielding, Jonathan Bailey, and Lucie Jones. The musical thriller featured a book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa based on Bret Easton Ellis's cult novel, with music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik. In September 2014, he joined BBC's original drama series Our Girl as Captain Charles James. He left the role after the third series in 2018.[7] In December 2014, Aldridge joined The CW's series Reign as King Antoine of Navarre.
Personal life
Aldridge was raised as an evangelical Christian.[8] Both his parents and grandparents were raised in the Plymouth Brethren church, although his parents both left the denomination at age 18.[8][9] Commenting on his current relationship with religion, Aldridge stated in a 2021 interview, "It feels very far away in some respects as there isn't a religious aspect to my life now."[10]
In 2020, Aldridge came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in a post on Instagram on the occasion of National Coming Out Day.[11][12][13] In a 2021 interview with Attitude magazine, he self-identified as gay.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Compulsion | Alex | Television film | |
| 2010 | First Light | Brian Kingcome | Television film | |
| 2010 | Toast (tv movie) | Stuart | Television film | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1658851/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_29 |
| 2011 | Heavenly | Dashiel Coffee | Television film | |
| 2012 | The Cricklewood Greats | Joe Hazelhurst | Television film | |
| 2013 | In the Night | Alex | Short film | |
| 2013 | The Railway Man | Mike Moffat | ||
| 2014 | Synchronicity | Fred | Short film | |
| 2015 | DeTour | Michael Sturges | Television film | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4465364/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_15 |
| 2018 | Paris Song | George Gershwin | Main role | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8198998/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_12 |
| 2019 | Thrive | Alex | Short film | |
| 2022 | Spoiler Alert | Kit Cowan | ||
| 2023 | Knock at the Cabin | Eric | Filming | [15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Devil's Whore | Harry Fanshawe | Miniseries; episode 1 | |
| 2009 | Lewis | Daniel Rattenbury | Episode: "The Point of Vanishing" | |
| 2010–2011 | Lark Rise to Candleford | Daniel Parish | Starring role; 16 episodes | |
| 2012 | Vera | Ollie/Alex Barton | Episode: "Sandancers" | |
| 2013 | Pramface | Marcus | Episode: "If You Cry, I'll Cry" | |
| 2013 | The Bible | Luke | Miniseries; episode: "Courage" | |
| 2013-2014, 2016-2018 | Our Girl | Captain Charles James | Main role | |
| 2014–2015 | Reign | Antoine of Navarre | 7 episodes | |
| 2016, 2019 | Fleabag | Arsehole Guy | Recurring role; 6 episodes | |
| 2016 | Stan Lee's Lucky Man | DS Ben Grady | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Titan | Lawrence | https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4986098/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_13 | |
| 2019–present | Pennyworth | Thomas Wayne | Main role | |
| 2021 | The Long Call | DI Matthew Venn | Main role |
Video game
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Secret World | Saïd (voice) | ||
| 2022 | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | (voice) |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre / Producer | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Master and Margarita | Pinstripe / Doctor | Lyric Hammersmith | |
| 2005 | Antigone at Hell's Mouth | Rothenkopf | Kneehigh Theatre | |
| 2006 | Fish and Company | Tom | Soho Theatre | |
| Shelf Life | Dan | Old Red Lion | ||
| 2009 | Romeo and Juliet | Benvolio | Shakespeare's Globe | |
| 2013 | The Lyons | Brian Hutchins | Menier Chocolate Factory | |
| 2013 | American Psycho | Paul Owen[16] | Almeida Theatre |
References
- ^ "findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Ben Aldridge". 10 July 2008.
- ^ "Genesis Foundation".
- ^ "I'd Tell You I Love You but Then I'd Have to Kill You". 28 October 2010.
- ^ "Lark Rise to Candleford - BBC One".
- ^ "THE NEW DANDIES".
- ^ "Our Girl - Captain James - BBC One".
- ^ a b "Ben Aldridge on Being Raised as an Evangelical Christian and How Religion Can Amplify Feelings of Shame Surrounding Sexuality". The Independent. 19 October 2021.
- ^ "The Long Call: Five Key Differences Between ITV's New Crime Series and Ann Cleeves' Book". The Bristol Post. 4 October 2021.
- ^ Dayan, David-Simon (6 October 2021). "Twisted Elegance". Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "The journey to pride was a long one for me. I love the LGBTQ+ community and am incredibly proud and thankful to be a part of it. So much won. So much more to fight for. #pride". instagram.com. Ben Aldridge. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ Milton, Josh (29 June 2020). "Fleabag star Ben Aldridge comes out as a 'proud and thankful' member of the LGBT+ community". Pink News. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ Tom Stitchbury (6 October 2021). "After coming out publicly, ben aldridge is bringing more gay representation to primetime tv". Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ Tom Stitchbury (6 October 2021). "After coming out publicly, ben aldridge is bringing more gay representation to primetime tv". Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- ^ Squires, John (19 April 2022). "'Knock at the Cabin' – Filming Underway on Shyamalan's Fifteenth Feature". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "American Psycho Cast". almeida.co.uk. Almeida Theatre. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
External links
- Ben Aldridge at IMDb
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