Ben Hardy

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Name:
Ben Hardy
Real name:
Ben Jones
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Birth date:
(34 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Bournemouth, England, UK
Height:
5'9 ft ()
Weight:
165 lb (75 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Ben Hardy Biography

Ben Hardy is an English actor, known for his role as Angel in the superhero action film "X-Men: Apocalypse" (2016) and as Queen's drummer Roger Taylor in the biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018).
Pictured: Ben Hardy
Pictured: Ben Hardy
Despite sharing the same surname, the actor isn't related to Tom Hardy.

Childhood and Youth

Ben Jones was born on January 2, 1991, in the resort town of Bournemouth in the English county of Dorset. When Ben's father, who worked for an insurance company, and his stay-at-home mother divorced, the family faced financial hardship. Ben and his younger brother and sister remained in the care of their mother and grandmother, who lived in the small town of Sherborne.
During his school years, Ben was involved in sports
During his school years, Ben was involved in sports
Throughout school, Ben excelled in sports and math, initially considering engineering - until one incident changed everything. As a senior, Hardy landed the role of carefree Sergeant Francis Troy in an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "Far from the Madding Crowd." The film's director was Hardy's school teacher - someone with zero filmmaking experience. She shot her debut film with just one camera, casting her students as the actors.
Ben Hardy started acting in movies during his school years
Ben Hardy started acting in movies during his school years
"When Miss Clark suggested this idea, we thought she was joking," 18-year-old Ben Jones said in one of his first interviews. "But we all agreed, and it turned out great."

That project sealed Ben's decision to pursue acting. Hardy went on to graduate with honors from London's Central School of Speech and Drama, majoring in Acting.

Acting Career

In 2012, Ben Hardy landed a role in David Hare's play "The Judas Kiss," starring alongside renowned British actor Rupert Everett. The play was successfully staged at the Hampstead Theatre in London for two months, after which the actors embarked on a short tour around England. Critics and audiences gave the play a warm reception, with Hardy drawing particular attention for performing part of his role completely naked.
In 2012, Ben Hardy landed his first serious role
In 2012, Ben Hardy landed his first serious role
In spring 2013, Hardy secured the role of Peter Beale in BBC's British soap opera "EastEnders." The series, which has been airing since 1985, depicts the daily life of the ordinary residents of the fictional borough of Walford in East London.
I'm thrilled to join the fantastic cast of a show that my family has been watching for years.
Hardy's last episode of the series aired in February 2014, after which the actor switched to another large-scale project. Hardy was cast as winged mutant Angel in Bryan Singer's superhero action film "X-Men: Apocalypse." To prepare for the role, the actor had to train extensively in a wind tunnel. "Angel needs to learn how to fly," joked the actor. The film not only brought him widespread popularity but also introduced him to some of Hollywood's most sought-after actors – James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and others.
X-Men Apocalypse: Ben Hardy as Angel
In 2017, Hardy starred in Haifaa Al-Mansour's film "Mary Shelley." The drama tells the story of writer Mary Shelley (creator of Frankenstein) and the relationships that inspired her masterpiece. The central character was played by Elle Fanning, while Hardy portrayed English writer John William Polidori, author of the first vampire novel in literary history.
A scene from the movie 'Mary Shelley'
A scene from the movie 'Mary Shelley'
Hardy also appeared in the real-life drama "Only the Brave," about firefighters confronting one of the most devastating fires in Arizona history. The film, featuring Josh Brolin and Miles Teller, was released in November 2017. In April 2018, Hardy starred in the BBC miniseries "The Woman in White" – a modern adaptation of Wilkie Collins' classic gothic novel.

The young actor's big break came when he landed one of the leading roles in the biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody." In the drama about the legendary British rock band Queen, Ben portrayed drummer Roger Taylor; vocalist Freddie Mercury was played by Rami Malek.
Ben Hardy in the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Ben Hardy in the film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Before the casting, Hardy had never touched a drum set in his life but managed to convince the producers otherwise. "It's almost common wisdom: confidently claim you're a master at it, and figure it out later!" Hardy laughs. Before the audition, the actor bought a drum set and practiced diligently every day. As a result, he managed to play a couple of songs decently at the audition, and Hardy, who remarkably resembled Taylor, was confirmed for the role.
Ben Hardy in Bohemian Rapsody
The film was a massive success and earned Oscar nominations in five categories. Worldwide box office earnings exceeded production costs by 16 times – "Bohemian Rhapsody" became the highest-grossing music biopic of all time.

In 2019, Ben Hardy appeared in American director Michael Bay's action film "6 Underground" – a story about wealthy people who fake their deaths to form a team fighting crime underground. The screenplay was written by the creative duo Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese – the writers behind box office hits "Zombieland" and "Deadpool."
Ben Hardy (on the set of the film '6 Underground'
Ben Hardy (on the set of the film '6 Underground'
In 2020, the actor appeared in the British comedy thriller "Pixie" – about three friends hiding from gangster priests in rural Ireland.
A scene from the movie 'Pixie'
A scene from the movie 'Pixie'
In 2021, the erotic thriller "The Voyeurs" was released, which Ben had filmed in 2019 alongside Sydney Sweeney, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and Justice Smith. That same year, he played one of the central characters in the miniseries "The Girl Before."
A scene from the movie 'The Voyeurs'
A scene from the movie 'The Voyeurs'

Ben Hardy's Personal Life

From his college days, Ben Hardy dated actress Catriona Perrett for almost 9 years, but the couple broke up in the summer of 2018.
Ben Hardy with Catriona Perrett
Ben Hardy with Catriona Perrett
In 2020, the actor had a brief relationship with actress Olivia Cooke. They met on the set of the thriller "Pixie" and everything seemed to be going well, but then the coronavirus lockdown began, and their relationship naturally fizzled out.
Ben Hardy and Olivia Cooke
Ben Hardy and Olivia Cooke
From June 2021 to March 2023, Ben was romantically linked to actress and singer Jessica Plummer, his co-star in the BBC series "The Predecessor". Rumors of their romance emerged and were confirmed at the end of 2021 when paparazzi captured their passionate kiss in central London.
Ben Hardy and Jessica Plummer
Ben Hardy and Jessica Plummer
Unfortunately, constant separation – both were too busy to spend enough time together – inevitably led to their breakup.

Ben Hardy Now

2023 brought fans two new Ben Hardy films. In the drama "Unicorns", he takes on the lead role as a single father who unexpectedly falls in love with a drag queen (Jason Patel), while in the romantic comedy "Love at First Sight", he plays Oliver, a student who falls for a fellow passenger (Haley Lu Richardson).
Ben Hardy and Jason Patel on the set of 'Unicorns'
Ben Hardy and Jason Patel on the set of 'Unicorns'

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  • Nice young actor Ben Hardy. At first I really thought that he might be the brother of Tom Hardy.
    2021-05-11 21:36:49
  • «Mary Shelley» is quite an interesting film, well, just for one time, for one evening :)
    2021-04-15 10:25:10
  • I have not heard of Ben Hardy, but I think he has potential. I will wait for new bright roles.
    2021-04-02 19:37:58
  • Hardy starred in Bohemian Rhapsody! The actor is cool, as for me the film itself is a cannon.
    2021-03-28 11:16:57
  • Ben Hardy somehow quickly got into the world of cinema. I can say flew!
    2021-03-10 09:33:49
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