Harry Reid (born 22 June 1992) is an English actor. He is known for his role as
Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''
EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a Television in the United Kingdom, British soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the Ea ...
'', from 2014 until 2018.
Career
Reid trained in acting, physical theatre and musical theatre at Miskin Theatre in
Dartford
Dartford is the principal town in the Borough of Dartford, Kent, England. It is located south-east of Central London and
is situated adjacent to the London Borough of Bexley to its west. To its north, across the Thames estuary, is Thurrock in ...
from 2008, until 2010. He performed in several stage shows including ''Wind in the Willows'', ''The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui'' and ''Agamemnon''.
Reid then underwent a three year BA (Hons) Acting degree at
The Arts University Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth (abbreviated AUB) is a further and higher education university based in Poole, England, specialising in art, performance, design, and media. It was formerly known as The Arts University College at Bournemouth and T ...
between 2010 and 2013.
[
In early 2014, Reid appeared as Tom in a short film, ''The Last Waltz'', for Canterbury Christ Church. He later appeared as Ricky in a feature film, ''K-Shop'', for White Lantern Films.][
On 18 July 2014, it was announced that Reid had been cast in the role of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera '']EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a Television in the United Kingdom, British soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the Ea ...
''. He became the fifth actor to portray the character, replacing Joshua Pascoe.Steve McFadden
Steve Robert McFadden (né Reid; born 20 March 1959) is an English actor. He is known for his role as Phil Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders'', which he has played since 1990. He was also the presenter of the game show, ''Britain's ...
, who portrays Ben's father Phil Mitchell
Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Steve McFadden. He was introduced to the soap opera on 20 February 1990 and was followed by his brother Grant Mitchell (EastEnders), Grant (Ross Kemp), s ...
.Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, ...
'' that he had received offers after leaving ''EastEnders'' and that he would be attending auditions.Witness for the Prosecution
In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e ...
'', portraying the character Leonard Vole. On the role, Reid commented, "It's a very interesting part to play, and the story keeps you guessing until the end."Celebrity Coach Trip
''Coach Trip'' is a British reality game show originally broadcast on Channel 4 from 7 March 2005 to 30 June 2006. The programme returned after a three-year break, from 25 May 2009 to 9 March 2012. In early 2013, the show went into hiatus agai ...
''.
Filmography
Stage credits
Awards and nominations
References
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1992 births
Living people
English male soap opera actors
Alumni of Arts University Bournemouth
People from Gravesend, Kent