Benjamin Charles Watson
Born: 1985-06-18 in Jamaica
Known For: Acting
Biography
Benjamin Charles Watson, sometimes credited as Ben Watson, is a Canadian actor. He is most noted for his role as Dontae Evans in the third season of the television series Designated Survivor, and his performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone. Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10. He acted in supporting film and television roles, most notably in the television drama series Soul, before landing his first major starring role in the television series The L.A. Complex. Watson was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022 for I Am Syd Stone.
Filmography
2025
- Duster as Royce Saxton
2024
- The Forge as Benjamin
2023
- The Family as Caleb
2022
- Romance to the Rescue as Mark
2021
- Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia as John
2020
- Snowpiercer as Brakeman Fuller
- I Am Syd Stone as Matt
- I Am Syd Stone as Matt
2017
- The Good Doctor as Matthew
- Playing Cards as Tyrese
- Black Site Delta as Simms
2016
- Designated Survivor as Dontae Evans
- Travelers as Lars
- Love in Paradise as Cameraman
- A Firehouse Christmas as Parker Philips
2012
- The L.A. Complex as Tariq Muhammad
2011
- Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost as Charles Morris
2009
- Warehouse 13 as Rod
- The Listener as Student #2 (as Ben Watson)