Ben Hall (Australian actor)
Ben Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | Perth, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Ben Hall is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in Australian television series which began with his role as Finton Kelly in the Showcase drama Devil's Playground. From 2016 until 2022, Hall played the role of Ned Willis in the soap opera Neighbours. In 2023, Hall filmed the role of Mark Waugh in the Nine Network television series, Warnie.
Early life
Ben Hall was born in Perth, Western Australia.[1] Hall's father is British.[2] When he was a child, Hall attended a male only Catholic school.[2] He is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).[1][3] Hall appeared in different stage musicals following his graduation and is a trained singer.[4][5]
Career
Hall began his television career in 2014, playing Finton Kelly in the Showcase drama Devil's Playground.[2] Hall described researching the role as "harrowing" but it was "incredible" to be a part of a big production.[2] That year, Hall appeared as Hal Cooper in two episodes of ABC1 television drama, ANZAC Girls.[6][7] He was also part of the ensemble for a touring production of Les Misérables.[8] Hall took part in the Rottnest Channel Swim in 2015.[8] In 2017, he played the gay lead character, Tim in the Australian stage musical Only Heaven Knows.[2][9] He then secured guest roles in Nine Network's drama series Love Child, the Network 10 mini-series Brock and a role in a comedy series titled HActresses.[4][10]
In 2016, Hall joined the cast of Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing the recurring role of Ned Willis.[11] He filmed a second guest appearance in 2016.[12] After Hall made his third return, the show's producer Jason Herbison revealed that Hall originally did not want to make a long-term commitment to the show.[13] Hall reconsidered and wanted to return on a regular basis.[14] Hall joined the show's regular cast in 2018.[15] In 2022, prior to the show's cancellation, Hall decided to leave the role.[16] Hall returned once again to film scenes for the show's would be final episodes. Hall later revealed that he would not be returning after the show was renewed by Amazon Freevee, but was not opposed to doing so.[17] Hall stated that while appearing on Neighbours, he rarely showcased his comedy skills he had learned from studying at WAAPA.[3]
Meanwhile, in 2017, Hall played the leading role of Tim in the production of the musical Only Heaven Knows at the Hayes Theatre, Sydney.[18]
In 2023, Hall played the role of Sam Philips in the touring theatrical musical, Elvis A Musical Revolution, which is based on the American singer Elvis Presley.[1] In June 2023, it was announced that Hall would appear as Mark Waugh in the Nine Network television series, Warnie.[19] He has also filmed an upcoming role in the Robbie Williams biopic titled Better Man.[1]
In April 2024, it was announced that Hall would play the leading role of Mick Dennis in Matthew Holmes' film adaption The Guns of Muschu, based on the novel by Don Dennis.[20] The following year, Hall starred opposite Samantha Jade in Pretty Woman: The Musical in the lead role of Edward Lewis at the Lyric Theatre in October and Theatre Royal Sydney in November 2025.[21]
Alongside his former Neighbours co-star Bonnie Anderson, Hall will star as Glenn Wheatley in Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in November 2026.[22]
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ANZAC Girls | Hal Cooper | Guest role |
| 2014 | Devil's Playground | Finton Kelly | Guest role |
| 2015 | The Link | Jay | Short film |
| 2016 | Brock | Phillip 'Pin' Brock | Guest role |
| 2016–2022, 2025 | Neighbours | Ned Willis | Regular role |
| 2017 | Love Child | Alan Fitzgerald | Guest role |
| 2017 | HActresses | Auditioning hot actor | Guest role |
| 2022 | Call Me Chihiro | Terao / Man 5 / Hosokawa | Voice over |
| 2022 | Beat | Liam | |
| 2023 | Warnie | Mark Waugh | Guest role |
| 2023 | Better Man | Robbie Alt | |
| 2024 | Total Control | James | Guest role |
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Les Misérables | Ensemble | Various (tour) | Also understudy for Marius |
| 2017 | Only Heaven Knows | Tim | Hayes Theatre | |
| 2023 | Elvis: A Musical Revolution | Sam Phillips | Various (tour) | |
| 2025 | Pretty Woman: The Musical | Edward Lewis | Lyric Theatre, Theatre Royal Sydney | |
| 2026 | Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical | Glenn Wheatley | Roslyn Packer Theatre | |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Cast". Elvis A Musical Revolution. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Myers, Matthew (3 April 2017). "The other Ben Hall". DNA. No. 207. pp. 38–39.
- 1 2 Julians, Joe (4 June 2021). "Neighbours star Ben Hall talks Ned's connection with Sheila - and what it means for him and Yashvi". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Ben Hall". Ensemble Theatre. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "Ben Hall". EM Voices. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Executive producers: Des Monaghan, Greg Haddrick, David Ogilvy; Director: Ian Watson; Writers: Niki Aken (7 September 2014). "Mateship". ANZAC Girls. Series 1. Episode 5. ABC1.
- ↑ Executive producers: Des Monaghan, Greg Haddrick, David Ogilvy; Director: Ian Watson; Writers: Felicity Packard (14 September 2014). "Courage". ANZAC Girls. Series 1. Episode 6. ABC1.
- 1 2 Gabrielle, Sophie (11 February 2015). "Rottnest Swim 2015: Les Misérables cast member Ben Hall balances swim training with singing practise". news.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Only Heaven Knows". Hayes Theatre Co. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "HActresses". University of Melbourne. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "A new Willis joins Ramsay Street". Channel 5. 10 March 2016. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (23 June 2016). "Ned's back in Neighbours! Ben Hall shares fun snaps". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 December 2016). "New Neighbours spoilers! We speak to the show's boss". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 August 2016). "Neighbours star reveals a new love interest for Ned". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 May 2018). "Neighbours confirms return for Ned Willis". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (14 March 2022). "Neighbours lines up cast departures ahead of show's final months". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Sarrubba, Stefania (6 April 2023). "Neighbours star addresses whether Ned will return for revival". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Blake, Jason (1 June 2017). "Only Heaven Knows review: Alex Harding's musical strikes a chord". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ↑ "'Warnie' (Promo)". IF Magazine. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "Matthew Holmes has announced his new film, The Guns of Muschu". Cinema Australia. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ↑ "Ben Hall joins Samantha Jade in cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical". Australian Arts Review. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Koha, Nui Te (8 July 2026). "The John Farnham musical just found its power couple – from Neighbours". Herald Sun. Retrieved 13 August 2026 – via Gale.
