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Ben MilesEnglish actor
Date of Birth: 29.09.1966
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Film and Television Debut
- Historical and Sci-Fi Roles
- Notable Anthologies and Limited Series
- Recent Projects
- Personal Life
- Current Work
Early Life and Education
Ben Miles, born Benjamin Charles Miles on 29 September 1966 in Wimbledon, London, first experienced the stage while attending Tupton Hall School. Encouraged by the opportunity to skip classes for rehearsals (rather than a passion for acting), the young Miles found his calling in the spotlight.
He pursued his theatrical education at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, alongside future stars such as Daniel Craig, Joseph Fiennes, and Orlando Bloom.
Film and Television Debut
Miles's cinematic journey began in the late 1980s with minor television roles. His breakthrough came a decade later in the title role of Angus Cotton in the BBC adaptation of Catherine Cookson's "The Round Tower" in 1998.
Historical and Sci-Fi Roles
Costume dramas and historical epics became frequent fixtures in Miles's filmography. Notable appearances include Montague Dartie in "The Forsyte Saga" (2002), Decombe in "V for Vendetta" (2005), and Cass Jones in "Speed Racer" (2008).
Notable Anthologies and Limited Series
In the acclaimed anthology series "Black Mirror," Miles portrayed Tom Pickering in the episode "Be Right Back" (2013). He also played George Burrows in the historical drama series "The Romanoffs" (2018) and Commander Danny Hart in the thriller "Capture" (2019).
Recent Projects
2023 marked significant roles for Miles, including Armand de Caulaincourt in Russell Crowe's "Napoleon," Howard Lincoln in the biographical thriller "Tetris," and First Officer Robin Allen in the miniseries "Con Air."
Personal Life
Miles is known for his reserved attitude towards his personal life. He is married to fellow actor Emily Raymond, and they have three children. His passion for music extends to playing guitar, bass guitar, and drums.
Current Work
2024 promises to be another busy year for Miles, with roles in the action film "Black Canary" and the biographical drama "Words of War" about human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya. He also starred in the premiere season of the dramedy "Douglas Tended" as Toby.
