Ben Addis is a Welsh actor known for his work in theatre and television.

Early life and education Addis was born in Blaenavon. He was part of Gwent Young People's Theatre (GYPT) in Abergavenny and The National Youth Theatre of Wales. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Career Theatre credits include: Rock and Roll (Duke of York's Theatre), King Lear (RSC), Never So Good (National Theatre), Antigone and Widower's Houses (Manchester Royal Exchange), Cinderella (Warwick Arts Centre / Lyric Hammersmith) and Eurydice (ATC/Plymouth Drum/Young Vic).

Film and TV credits include: Lewis (ITV) and Martin Scorsese's Hugo.

In February 2020, Addis played the role of Dr. Parker in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

In August 2023, Addis joined the cast of ITV1 soap Emmerdale as Craig Reed, in which his character raped Lydia Dingle.

Filmography

Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2011The Decoy BrideJournalist 12011HugoSalvador Dalí2022Mrs. Harris Goes to ParisNewspaper Seller

Television YearTitleRoleNotes2008Great PerformancesKing of FranceEpisode: "King Lear"2008Consuming Passion: 100 Years of Mills & BoonFrederickTelevision film2010LewisJunior PorterEpisode: "Dark Matter"2010At Home with the GeorgiansDudley RyderEpisode: "A Man's Place"2012Dark Matters: Twisted But TrueVarious roles5 episodes2012Doctor WhoBob ChilcottEpisode: "The Snowmen"2013Murder on the Victorian RailwayFrederick WicksTelevision film2013VeraDavid GillowayEpisode: "Young Gods"2014The Mysterious Mr WebsterJohn WebsterTelevision film2015The Eichmann ShowRon Huntsman2015The MusketeersTown House ServantEpisode: "The Prodigal Father"2017Judge Rinder's Crown CourtDr. Leo Terrell2 episodes2019The Killer Beside MeRobert HenryEpisode: "Deadly Business"2019–2021HollyoaksDoctor Parker3 episodes2021Ted's Top TenAlan Rodman4 episodes2021The Girl BeforePeter Creed3 episodes2023MarylandDT Ian Quayle2023EmmerdaleCraig ReedRecurring role

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