Ben Cotton

Ben Cotton

50 · Born: Jul 26, 1975

Personal Details

Height6' 3"
BornJul 26, 1975 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Biography

Ben Cotton, a talented individual, entered this world on the twenty-sixth day of July, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seventy-five, in the vibrant city of Edmonton, situated in the province of Alberta, Canada. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made a notable impact in the entertainment industry, garnering recognition for his impressive performances in a variety of roles.

Biography:

Ben Cotton's early life was marked by a strong passion for the arts, which would eventually lead him to pursue a career in acting. His breakthrough role came in 2004, when he appeared in the science fiction film "The Chronicles of Riddick," directed by David Twohy.

This early success was followed by a recurring role in the popular television series "Stargate: Atlantis," which aired from 2004 to 2009. His portrayal of the character Tex Hammond earned him a loyal fan base and further solidified his position as a talented up-and-coming actor.

In 2009, Cotton took on the lead role in the horror-comedy film "Stan Helsing," a parody of the popular "Scream" franchise. His performance as the titular character, Stan Helsing, showcased his ability to balance humor and drama, cementing his status as a versatile and skilled actor.

Throughout his career, Ben Cotton has consistently demonstrated his range and adaptability, taking on a wide variety of roles in film and television. His dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling have earned him a reputation as a talented and respected member of the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Field Sketches
Field Sketches as George / Henry
2024
2023
Come Fly with Me
Come Fly with Me as 'Cobra' Smith
The Irrational
The Irrational as Wes Banning
2021
Debris
Debris as Loeb
The Gourmet Detective
The Gourmet Detective as Ritchie Palmer
2019
Hammer
Hammer as Adams
Cold Pursuit
Cold Pursuit as Timothy 'Windex' Denois
2018
O.I.
O.I. as Barry
2017
Fixer Upper Mysteries
Fixer Upper Mysteries as Cliff Hogarth
Pretty Little Dead Girl
Pretty Little Dead Girl as Garrett Miller
Gregoire
Gregoire as Steve
2016
On the Farm
On the Farm as The Farmer
The Unseen
The Unseen as Crisby
Hello Destroyer
Hello Destroyer as Bill Davis
Mars
Mars as Ben Sojer
2014
Mountain Men
Mountain Men as Herschberger
Christmas Icetastrophe
Christmas Icetastrophe as Mayor Gibbons
Kid Cannabis
Kid Cannabis as Joe Loya
2013
Dawn Rider
Dawn Rider as Ben McClure
Sunflower Hour
Sunflower Hour as Shamus O'Reilly / Jerry
Finding a Family
Finding a Family as Brent Feldman
Messages Deleted
Messages Deleted as Ken 'Sarge' Rivers
2009
Christmas in Canaan
Christmas in Canaan as Jake Hammer
Riese
Riese as Herrick
Harper's Island
Harper's Island as Shane Pierce
2008
Edison & Leo
Edison & Leo as Faraday (voice)
Menace
Menace as Constable Leo Johnston
2007
Scar
Scar as Bishop
The Bad Son
The Bad Son as John David Finn
Fierce People
Fierce People as Boyfriend (uncredited)
2006
Slither
Slither as Charlie
2005
2004
Riding the Bullet
Riding the Bullet as Rally Student #2
Walking Tall
Walking Tall as Drug Dealer
2003
1st to Die
1st to Die as James
2002
Taken
Taken as Denny
2001
Strange Frequency
Strange Frequency as Officer DJ (segment 'My Generation')