Ben Willbond
Nacimiento : 1973-01-18, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Historia
Benjamin Thomas Willbond (born 18 January 1973) is an English actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his numerous roles in a children’s program Horrible Histories (2009–2013), as well as Yonderland (2013–2016), where he also played various different roles, and Ghosts (2019–) where he played The Captain. He is also known for appearing in movies such as St. Trinian's (2007), Bill (2015), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016).
He was part of the comedy duo "Ben & Arn", for which he won Perrier Award for "Best Newcomer" in 1999, and formed the self-proclaimed "thinking man's French pop duo" Priorité à Gauche. He then went on to perform his solo character shows at several Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.
He is best known for his regular role in CBBC's Horrible Histories, in which he played a wide variety of historical figures, most memorably recurring roles as Henry VIII and Alexander the Great. He is also the co-creator, -writer and -star of Yonderland, a family fantasy comedy series that premiered on SkyOne on 10 November 2013. In addition, he is the co-writer of Bill, a BBC-produced comedy film based loosely around the early life of William Shakespeare. Other notable television work includes the recurring roles of Steve Warwick in the BBC comedy Rev, Adam Kenyon in BBC Four's The Thick of It and as a television director in the movie-length final episode of the Ricky Gervais comedy Extras (BBC Two). He has also appeared in Katy Brand's Big Ass Show for ITV2 and Mayo for BBC One.
His 2010 short film Tooty's Wedding, which he co-wrote with Solon, won numerous international comedy awards and was screened as part of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Other notable film work includes the movie Starter for 10 (2006). In 2007, and he had a short appearance in St Trinian's as a nervous school inspector.
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Additional Writing
Unas gallinas muy valientes hacen piña para salvar a las de su especie de un nuevo e inquietante peligro: una granja cercana donde ocurre algo muy sospechoso.
Darrenth
Six weeks after the Gu'un aliens have invaded and completely conquered Earth, hapless Stewart becomes the Gu'uns' official human liaison who ends up saddled with alien Greggs for a housemate. Stewart must help the Gu'uns deliver their message to the masses and win favour with humankind, while also aiding the human resistance and managing his enduring crush on Elodie.
Writer
Six weeks after the Gu'un aliens have invaded and completely conquered Earth, hapless Stewart becomes the Gu'uns' official human liaison who ends up saddled with alien Greggs for a housemate. Stewart must help the Gu'uns deliver their message to the masses and win favour with humankind, while also aiding the human resistance and managing his enduring crush on Elodie.
Alan Bigsby
Paul's journey of self-discovery takes a unique turn when he embarks on his ambition to become a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule from his peers and being ostracized by his family. Opportunity presents itself when Paul meets drag queen Mimi Le Purr, a seasoned performer at The Sequin Club in Blackpool.
Building Society Branch Manager
Una historia basada en hechos reales, sobre un grupo de ladrones retirados que logran un último golpe en el distrito joyero de Londres. Pero la codicia pronto transforma el éxito en una pesadilla.
Giles
Después de romper con Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones, con los cuarenta recién cumplidos y soltera de nuevo, decide centrarse en su trabajo y rodearse de antiguos y nuevos amigos. Por una vez en su vida, Bridget parece tenerlo todo bajo control. Pero su vida amorosa toma una nueva dirección cuando conoce a un elegante estadounidense llamado Jack, un galán que tiene todo lo que no tiene el Sr. Darcy y descubre que está embarazada, pero no sabe a ciencia cierta quién es el padre.
King Phillip II of Spain / Earl of Southampton / Grubby Thief / Alexander Dimitrievitch / Head of Guards
Lo que realmente sucedió durante Shakespeare 'años perdidos'? Sin esperanza laudista Bill Shakespeare sale de su casa para seguir su sueño.
Writer
Lo que realmente sucedió durante Shakespeare 'años perdidos'? Sin esperanza laudista Bill Shakespeare sale de su casa para seguir su sueño.
Guardian Angel
Everything changes one night for Meredith, a young backpacker desperate to find meaning in her life, when she meets a mysterious stranger in a dingy British service station... claiming to know her.
Writer
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Producer
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Peter
A young couple's marriage hilariously hits the rocks during a weekend wedding in the country.
Equerry
El Rey Eduardo VIII (James D'Arcy) renunció al trono de Inglaterra para casarse con Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough), una estadounidense divorciada. Al mismo tiempo se narra la historia de William y Wally Winthrop (Abbie Cornish) un matrimonio actual.
Martin
En la Inglaterra de los 70, tres amigos pasan los días de juerga, bebiendo, peleando, y ligando con chicas. Cuando uno de los tres amigos consigue un trabajo de vendedor a puerta fría, el resto se ven forzados a tomar decisiones que van a cambiar sus vidas para siempre.
Damaged Inspector
El St Trinian's es un colegio para jovencitas que se está enfrentando a una tremenda crisis financiera. Para empeorar la situación, el ministro de educación (Colin Firth) quiere que la administradora Camilla Frittan (Rupert Everett) transforme la escuela en una respetable universidad para mujeres. Las alumnas no van a rendirse tan fácilmente, por ello, deciden reclutar a un grupo de profesores rebeldes que usando su astucia, intentarán salvar a la escuela de su ruina.
Adam Kenyon
Peter Mannion's speech on immigration, leaking the PM's policy, did not have the effect Tucker desired and now the PM is resigning, leaving the way clear for the Nutters and their leader Tom. Ollie has been promised a job by young Nutter Ben Swain, Tucker's assistant has encouraged Hugh's predecessor Cliff to stand as a stalking horse and Glenn is keen to keep Hugh in the frame whilst his boss is in Australia. Fortunately Tom has a dark secret which is just what Tucker is looking for but will it be enough?
Businessman
Dos estudiantes de cine frustrados, Joe y Baggy, tienen un gran guión para una película. Lamentablemente, su proyecto para fin de curso sólo puede durar dos minutos, así que deciden viajar a Londres para intentar vender su película entre los profesionales. Pero en la ciudad parece que se les cierran todas las puertas, hasta que conocen a un productor tan desesperado como ellos, que se muestra dispuesto a darles algo de dinero, siempre que consigan a la estrella que quiere. Sin embargo, hay un problema: la estrella es Candy, la mayor estrella porno del mundo.
University Challenge Coordinator
Un alummo de una universidad privada inglesa se tendrá que acostumbrar al nuevo ritmo de trabajo impuesto, en gran parte, por unos alumnos de gran exigencia. Por otro lado, tendrá que orientarse en una nueva relación sentimental que lo trae de cabeza.
Ben
Sacha is an aging, well-established London 'male escort' with a select clientèle of weekly socialite ladies, such as baroness James, who expect an impeccable service he can only provide thanks to his in-living 'orderly', handsome 'clever Trevor', who moonlights as nude arts class model. Ben is a rising novice, who seeks their coaching. When Sasha makes a bad fall, Trevor must cover during his recovery, but jealous Sasha is far from grateful.
David's friend
Miranda, una atractiva arquitecto, conoce en una fiesta al misterioso Brendan, con el que inicia una relación. Pero el asunto acaba mal cuando un día Miranda llega a casa y encuentra a Brendan completamente instalado y habiéndose tomado ciertas libertades como leer sus diarios sin su permiso.
David Steele
En el día de su boda, camino del altar, Rachel ve a la persona con la que quiere pasar el resto de su vida. No es su prometido, ni siquiera un invitado apuesto... es la chica encargada de las flores de la ceremonia. Todo empieza el día que Rachel se casa con Heck. Mientras sus amigos le ayudan y su familia no hace más que molestar, Luce - la florista - arregla las decoraciones florales en la iglesia. En el exterior, Luce se encuentra con Heck y con el padrino, Cooper, que se siente inmediatamente atraído por ella. Luce hace caso omiso a sus insinuaciones e intentará marcharse aunque al final le convencen para que se siente al lado de la hermana de Rachel de ocho años. Dos semanas después Rachel pasa por la tienda de Luce para invitarla a cenar. Planea emparejarla con Cooper, pero antes de la llegada de éste Luce le cuenta a Heck que es lesbiana. Cooper no tiene ni idea e intenta ligar con ella mientras Rachel y Luce discuten acerca de lo que es el amor....
Horrible Histories Prom was a free family concert showcasing the original songs from the British television series Horrible Histories, along with classical music. It was held on 30 July 2011 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and was that year's children's entry in the BBC's annual Proms series.
A black comedy about a dysfunctional marriage in a consumerist dystopia.
