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Ben Cotton Biography

Birth Name:Ben Cotton

Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the character of Doctor Kavanagh in the television series “Stargate: Atlantis” from 2004 to 2009
  • His first role in a movie was performing the character of Deputy Tucker in the drama “The Wonder Cabinet” in 1999
  • He performed the character of the second Tweedle in the television series “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” in 2013 and 2014
  • When he performed the obnoxious salesman Lawrence in the Canadian movie “Lawrence & Holloman” he admitted he had met people just like that character in his life

Awards

  • 2010Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2013Rising Star Award-Rising Star: Actor: winner
  • 2014Grand Jury Prize-Best Comedic Acting: winner
  • 2014Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Film: nominated
  • 2014Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2017VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film: winner
  • 2018Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2018Festival Award-Best Male Lead Actor: nominated
  • 2019Lead Actor Award-: nominated
  • 2019UBCP Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2019Jury Award-Best Lead Performance: winner