Ben Cross

Ben Cross (born Harry Bernard Cross, 16 December 1947) is an English actor of the stage and screen, known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.

Early life

Cross was born Harry Bernard Cross in London to a working class Catholic family. His mother was a cleaning woman and his father a doorman and nurse. He began acting at a very young age and participated in school plays. Cross was educated at Bishop Thomas Grant secondary modern school in Streatham, South London.

Early work

Cross initially worked in various jobs including work as a window cleaner, waiter and joiner. He was master carpenter for the Welsh National Opera and property master at the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.

In 1970 at the age of 22, he was accepted into London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) - the alma mater of actors such as John Gielgud, Glenda Jackson and Anthony Hopkins, but later expressed little interest in pursuing the classical route. He also appeared as a CI5 agent in an episode of The Professionals

Ben Cross (rugby league)

Ben Cross (born 6 December 1978 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer. A New South Wales State of Origin representative prop forward, he previously played for Canberra Raiders, Melbourne Storm, Newcastle Knights, Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and Widnes Vikings.

Ben Cross, also known as "The Boss", had an explosive start to his National Rugby League career with a suspension for striking following his debut match in 2003. He moved to Melbourne Storm and they reached the 2006 NRL Grand Final in which Cross was selected to play from the interchange bench in Melbourne's loss to Brisbane.

There was another citing for contrary conduct was made against him for an incident in the 2007 NRL Telstra Grand Final. The charge resulted in a two-week suspension.

A powerful ball-runner, Ben Cross endeared himself to Melbourne Storm fans with his wholehearted efforts and aggression. He was a member of the losing Grand Final team in 2006.

Podcasts:

PLAYLIST TIME:

Latest News for: Ben Cross

Edit

Bybit’s Ben Zhou Provides Update on $1.4 Billion Hacked ETH/BTC Whereabouts

Coin Edition 21 Apr 2025
$1.4B in hacked crypto laundered via mixers and cross-chain tools, says Ben Zhou ... Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has disclosed new findings showing that approximately $1.4 billion worth of hacked digital assets, ...
Edit

Whelan earns late draw at Accrington as Carlisle United cling on to safety hopes

Yahoo Daily News 21 Apr 2025
Aljofree turned in a Ben Woods cross in the 69th minute to give the hosts first blood, only for Whelan's inspired leveller - his second goal for the club - to reply for Carlisle in front of 1,050 travelling fans at the Wham Stadium.
Edit

Our son died after being attacked while sticking up for his female friends on a ...

The Daily Mail 18 Apr 2025
'We were all cross, thinking "what the hell Ben have you done? Why are you reacting?" Everyone that knew him said they didn't understand why he would react as it was so out of character ... 'Ben falls like a tree.
Edit

Akron-Area Athletes of Week April 7-13 | Courtney Boggs, Jordan Kievman win vote

Akron Beacon Journal 18 Apr 2025
13 - Keira Lang, Revere cross country ... 18 - Makayla Martuccio, Tallmadge cross country . Ben LeBay, Woodridge cross countryOct ... Donevan Noel, Tallmadge cross countryNov ... Ben Chesser, Nordonia footballNov. 8 - Danzi Jones, Stow cross country ... Vincent-St.
Edit

4 Tesla owners share what it's like owning the EV among Musk backlash and protests

Business Insider 18 Apr 2025
Business Insider has verified their identities and vehicle ownership ... That's where the lines have been crossed. Ben Baker. Ben Baker is a Tesla owner living in Sacramento, California, who sold his Cybertruck ... That's where the lines have been crossed ... ....
Edit

Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

York News-Times 17 Apr 2025
Fred Benning received his Distinguished Service Cross after returning home to Nebraska, where he started a bakery and served as mayor of the small town of Neligh ... Distinguished Service Cross recipient.
Edit

Obituary: Marie T. Lareau, 1936-2025

Seven Days 17 Apr 2025
In winter, she fed birds and went cross-country skiing; in warmer months, she enjoyed walking, biking, hiking the Green Mountains and Adirondacks, and hiking with her dog Ben around Lake Iroquois.
Edit

‘He is my hero’: Fort Benning marks name change with ceremony highlighting World War I infantryman

Stars and Stripes 16 Apr 2025
FORT BENNING, Ga ... Benning took command of the platoon, and by his leadership and by his courage, he conducted it through heavy fire to its assigned position on Hill 240,” his Distinguished Service Cross citation reads ... Fred Benning ... Henry Benning.
Edit

Framingham mother, son running Boston Marathon amid history of suicide, mental illness

Taunton Daily Gazette 16 Apr 2025
Framingham's Lisa and Ben Burgess jog, talk Monday's Boston Marathon ... Ben recently served as an assistant cross-country and track coach at FHS and is helping launch a middle-school running program in the city.
Edit

L.A. Harbor and El Camino College announce inductees into their Athletic Hall of Fame

Daily Breeze 16 Apr 2025
Ben Rowen (baseball), Brenda Rosales-Coria (cross country), Bryan King (baseball), Chris Ferragamo (lifetime achievement), David Olsen (baseball and basketball), Geoff Skarr (lifetime achievement), ...
Edit

Wanderers sign off from National League rugby with seven tries in Moray defeat

Yahoo Daily News 16 Apr 2025
Jack McDaid’s penalty edged Wanderers back in front, but Moray responded straight away when centre Ben Taylor crossed the line from a quick tap penalty to take the lead for the first time – and with ...
Edit

Why Chelsea face Andrey Santos delay, mystery of Mykhailo Mudryk's updated contract... and striker's price ...

The Daily Mail 16 Apr 2025
Iraola was a key factor in Arrizabalaga choosing Bournemouth last summer as they crossed paths previously at Athletic Bilbao ... They counter at speed, Julio Enciso crosses, and Ben Johnson scores.
Edit

Vote: Who are the Akron-Area High School Athletes of the Week for April 7-13?

Akron Beacon Journal 15 Apr 2025
Thursday ... 13 - Keira Lang, Revere cross country ... 18 - Makayla Martuccio, Tallmadge cross country . Ben LeBay, Woodridge cross countryOct ... Donevan Noel, Tallmadge cross countryNov ... Ben Chesser, Nordonia footballNov. 8 - Danzi Jones, Stow cross country .
×