Benjamin Rigby
Benjamin Rigby | |
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Nationality | Australian |
Occupation | Actor
Producer Writer |
Years active | 2011–present |
Benjamin Rigby is an Australian actor, writer and producer.
Early years and training[]
Rigby attended Scots PGC College where he excelled in drama. He went on to study a Bachelor of Theatre Arts majoring in acting at University of Southern Queensland, graduating in 2009.
Career[]
Since graduating, Rigby has appeared in a wide range of theatre, film, and television. He made his television debut in Neighbours as David Sheridan in 2011. In 2013 Rigby appeared in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries as Harry "The Hangman" Harper for the ABC. He appeared as a waiter in Garth Davis's Oscar nominated debut feature Lion. In 2017, Rigby played Ledward in the short film Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Last Supper[1] and co-starred in the sequel to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant.[2] [3] In 2016, he wrote, produced and starred in Bridge which made its world premiere at the Palm Springs International Shortfest. He produced, wrote and starred in the short film , which was executive produced by John Logan and won best screenplay at the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival as well as playing festivals Melbourne International Film Festival and Outfest among others. In 2018, Rigby starred in Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Abigail's Party. He appears as Bruce McLaren in the Oscar winning Ford v. Ferrari. [4]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Neighbours | David Sheridan |
2012 | Green Eyed | Dennis |
2013 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Harry "The Hangman" Harper |
2014 | Plague | Corporal Davies |
2016 | Bridge | Dan/Writer/Producer |
2016 | Lion | Waiter |
2017 | That's Not Me | Evan |
2017 | Alien: Covenant | Ledward |
2019 | Ford v. Ferrari | Bruce McLaren |
2019 | Ryan/Story/Producer | |
2020 | Ratched | Case Hitchen |
2021 | Godzilla vs. Kong | Sonar Operator |
Theatre[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Abigail's Party | Tony | Melbourne Theatre Company |
References[]
- ^ Alien: Covenant | Prologue: Last Supper | 20th Century FOX
- ^ Giroux, Jesse (15 March 2016)Benjamin Rigby the latest to join Alien: Covenant Joblo.com. Retrieved 15 March 2016
- ^ Hawker, Phillipa, 'Ben Rigby lands role in Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant', Sydney Morning Herald, 17 March 2016
- ^ Marc, C., Actor Ben Rigby Talks to us about playing Bruce McLaren in James Mangold's 'Ford vs. Ferrari' and working with Christian Bale, www.hnentertainment.co/exclusive-ben-rigby-talks-to-us-about-playing-bruce-mclaren-in-james-mangolds-ford-vs-ferrari-and-working-with-Christian-bale
External links[]
- Australian male television actors
- Australian male stage actors
- Living people
- University of Southern Queensland alumni