Ben Barrington is a

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actor, is best known for his roles, "Dr. Drew McCaskill" in ''

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'' and Olaf Johnson in The Almighty Johnsons.

Personal life

Barrington married his partner, makeup artist Kristie Fergus, in March 2019. They have a daughter born in 2016.

Career

Barrington was attracted to acting while studying at

Waikato University , mottoeng = For The People , established = 1964; years ago , endowment = (31 December 2021) , budget = NZD $263.6 million (31 December 2020) , chancellor = Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, KStJ , vice_chancellor = Neil Quigley , city ...

. He graduated from Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in 2001 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting). He has appeared in many local productions, including '' The Insider's Guide To Happiness'', ''

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'', '' The Strip'', '' Outrageous Fortune'', and ''

Top of the Lake ''Top of the Lake'' is a mystery drama television series created and written by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee, and directed by Campion and Garth Davis. It aired in 2013, and the sequel, entitled ''Top of the Lake: China Girl'', in 2017. It mark ...

''. He is best known for his role, "Olaf Johnson" in ''

The Almighty Johnsons ''The Almighty Johnsons'' is a New Zealand fantasy comedy/drama television series, which was created by James Griffin and Rachel Lang and was produced by South Pacific Pictures and aired from 7 February 2011 to 23 September 2013. Production ...

''. In 2015, Barrington was a participant in New Zealand's Dancing With the Stars 6. He mainly stars on ''

'' as Dr Drew McCaskill on the Plastic Surgery Clinic with his ex-wife Virginia and his underage surgery person Millie Hutchins. In the 2015 Season Finale Dr Drew McCaskill was shot in the leg once by Gareth demanding revenge and another time in the upper shoulder. He was shot at the end of the episode by Victoria Anderton, the doctor who sought revenge because Drew did not support her placement in General Surgery.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Barrington, Ben Living people University of Waikato alumni 21st-century New Zealand male actors New Zealand male film actors New Zealand male television actors New Zealand male soap opera actors Year of birth missing (living people) Toi Whakaari alumni