Benjamin Charles Watson facts for kids

Benjamin Charles Watson, also known as Ben Watson, is a talented actor from Canada. He is well-known for playing Dontae Evans in the third season of the TV show Designated Survivor. He also gained recognition for his acting in the web series I Am Syd Stone.

Early Life and Moving to Canada

Benjamin Charles Watson was born in Jamaica. When he was 10 years old, he moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with his family.

His Acting Career

Benjamin started his acting journey with smaller roles in movies and TV shows. One of his early notable roles was in the TV drama series Soul. Later, he got his first big starring role in the TV series The L.A. Complex.

He continued to act in many popular shows. He played Dontae Evans in Designated Survivor, a show about a U.S. government official who suddenly becomes president. He also appeared in The Good Doctor and Snowpiercer.

In 2022, Benjamin was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for his excellent supporting performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone. This shows how much his work is appreciated in the Canadian entertainment industry.

Some of His TV Shows and Movies

Benjamin Charles Watson has been in many different projects. Here are a few examples of his work:

• Soul (2009)
• The L.A. Complex (2012)
• The Killing (2013)
• The Good Doctor (2017)
• Designated Survivor (2019)
• Snowpiercer (2020)
• I Am Syd Stone (2020)