Ben Cross

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Ben Cross (born Harry Bernard Cross on December 16, 1947 in London, England) is an English actor of the stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the Jewish Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire. <p>He began acting at a very young age and participated in grammar school plays � most notably playing �Jesus� in a school pageant at age 12. 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. <p>Driven by his desire to be an actor, Ben accepted and overcame the enormous challenges and obstacles that came with the profession. 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. <p>Upon graduation from RADA, Ben performed in several stage...