Summary
Ben Barber (born 25 August 1984) is an Australian actor best known for playing Rhys Lawson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Ben Barber | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 August 1984[1] Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life edit
Barber grew up in Warrnambool, Victoria. He took part in amateur dramatics while he attended Brauer College.[2] After graduating, he chose not to pursue acting and joined the army reserve. Upon leaving the army, Barber took a part-time acting course at the Victorian College of the Arts, before he was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Arts.[2]
Career edit
Barber's first major television appearance was in the Australian soap opera Home and Away.[2] He was later cast in another soap opera, Neighbours as a regular character, Rhys Lawson.[3] In November 2012, it was announced that Barber would be leaving Neighbours in 2013.[4] Barber made a guest appearance during the third season of Janet King in 2017.[1]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Jimmy Tenison | Ryan Roberts[1] | Short film |
| 2009 | One More Day | Tim Newton[1] | Short film |
| 2011–2013 | Neighbours | Rhys Lawson | Regular role |
| 2011 | Home and Away | Mick | |
| 2017 | Janet King | Rhys Atkins | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Home and Away | Colin | 2 episodes |
Theatre work edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | East Is East | Abdul Khan[1] | |
| 2008 | Death and the Maiden | Gerado Escobar[1] |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Ben Barber". Showcast. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
- ^ a b c Neal, Matt (10 September 2011). "Next stop Ramsay Street for Warrnambool actor". Warrnambool Standard. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 May 2011). "'Neighbours' casts new Erinsborough doctor". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 14 September 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 November 2012). "'Neighbours': Rhys, Andrew and Sophie to leave show". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
External links edit
- Ben Barber at IMDb
- Ben Barber at Mark Morrissey & Associates