Dual Passports - New Zealand & Canadian
Ben Young
- Locations
- Auckland
- Age
- 14
- Ethnicity
- British, Chinese, Danish, French, Māori, NZ European, Scottish
- Age Range
- 12 - 17
- Height
- 175cm / 5ft 9in
- Bust/Chest
- 81cm / 32in
- Waist
- 70cm / 28in
- Hips
- 86cm / 34in
Bio
Ben is a talented young actor who has been involved in multiple theatre productions, TV commercials and short films. He started acting at the tender age of 6 years and quickly developed a passion for storytelling and expressing himself through acting which also led to his interest in directing and other opportunities behind the camera.
Ben acted & directed his first short film 'Crash' when he was 11 years old, about two impoverished brothers who are tempted into a life of crime. 'Crash', went on to win two awards: the 2022 NZ Regional IYSFF First Place Winner and the 2023 International Grand Prize Winner. 'Crash' also received accolades for best director, best production design, best editing, and BOP Choice Award.
Ben is now 13 years old and currently at high school and will continue to pursue his dream of becoming a successful actor, competitive dancer, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Resolve | Thomas Crean | Screentime NZ, dir. Peter Burger | Feature Film |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | We Will Rock You | Mick Jagger | Takapuna Grammar School, dir: Bruce De Grut | |
| 2024 | Encore's 5th Birthday Party: A Variety Concert! | Various Featured Roles | Encore Theatre Collective, dir: Hamish Mouat | |
| 2022 | Elf | Charlie | Encore Theatre Collective, dir. Hamish Mouat | |
| 2021 | Seussical | Jojo | Encore Theatre Collective, dir. Hamish Mouat | |
| 2021 | Madagascar Jnr. | Alex (Lead) | Encore Theatre Collective, dir. Hamish Mouat | |
| 2021 | Addams Family | Puglsey | Manukau Performing Arts, dir. Dan Chesmore | |
| 2020 | The Music Man | Harold Hill | Northern School of Perfoming Arts / dir. Sophia Pedersen | |
| 2019 | Les Miserables | Gavroche | Amici Productions, dir. Grant Meece | |
| 2018 | Big Fish | Young Will | Papakura Theatre Company, dir. Anthony Mitchell | |
| 2018 | CATS | Baby Cockroach | National Youth Theatre | |
| 2017 | Peter Pan | Teeny (Co-Lead) | National Youth Theatre | |
| 2016-2017 | Four Holiday Programme Shows | Various | National Youth Theatre | |
| 2017 | Artz on Show | Various | Artz on Show |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AWARDS: Crash - International Grand Prize Winner | Actor & Director | Short Film | |
| 2022 | AWARDS: Crash - NZ Reginal IYSFF overall winner | Best director, production, editing, BOP Choice Award | Short Film | |
| 2022 | AWARDS: Crash, IndieFEST Film Awards | Award for Excellence | Short Film | |
| 2022 | AWARDS: Crash, Australian Independent Film Festival (AIFF) | Semifinalist | Short Film | |
| 2022 | Crash | Robert | Cinnamon Ice Productions, dir. Ben Young | Short Film |
| 2022 | Senf | Zoran | Dir. Lara Yelavich-Coddington | Short Film |
| 2022 | Shadow Peak | Evacuee Brother | Dir. Jordan Rivers | Short Film |
| 2019 | Human Capability | Jack | Tiny Earl Productions, dir. Fiona Armstrong & Jonathan James | Short Film |
| 2019 | Fishbowl | Arthur | Dir. Laura Bunting | Short Film |
| 2019 | Bunker | Supporting | Dir. Mike Qiu | Short Film |
| 2019 | Mother Knows Best | Daniel | Dir. Samantha Crews | Short Film |
| 2019 | Birthday Girl | Ben | Dir. Samantha Crews | Short Film |
| 2017 | George | George | Rocketpark Productions, dir. Bala Murali Shingage | Short Film |
| 2017 | 24/7 | Lead Boy | Dir. James Young | Short Film |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Foodstuffs Internal Video | Lead | Dir. Jacob Owens | |
| 2020 | Ship to Shore Exhibition | Fritz | Texas Seaport Museum, dir. Emma Robinson |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Kids Room | Jasper | BNZ | |
| 2019 | University of Auckland Promotional Video | Featured Boy | AUT | |
| 2019 | Junior Learning Promotional Videos | Featured Boy | Junior Learning | |
| 2019 | Promotional WebSeries for Royal NZ Yacht Association | Boy | RNYZYS | |
| 2020 | Josh's Shout | Josh | KFC / dir. Rob Sarkies, Waitemata Films |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stage Management Masterclass | The PumpHouse Theatre Company, Teresa Sokolich | ||
| 2023-2024 | Street Tap Dance - Ongoing | Gemma Boswell | ||
| 2023-2024 | Vocal Coaching | Cherie Moore | ||
| 2023 | Summer Musical Theatre Intensive | Broadway Artists Alliance |
Accents
Advanced: New Zealand
Intermediate: American - Californian | American - General | American - Southern | British | Canadian | German | Standard US | UK - Cockney | UK - Cockney | UK - English | UK - Manchester
Sports
Advanced: Running / Jogging | Snow Skiing | Swimming
Intermediate: Athletics | Boating | Cycling | Gymnastics | Jet Ski | Kayaking | Mountain Biking | Rock Climbing | Sailing | Skate Boarding | Sledding | Soccer | Swimming | Triathlon | Water polo
Singing Range
Alto | Mezzo | Soprano
Singing Styles
Advanced: Ballad | Choral | Contemporary | General | Musical | Popular | Rock
Musical Instruments
Intermediate: Piano | Saxophone
Dance
Advanced: Ballroom | General Movement | Jive | Latin | Tap
Intermediate: Hip Hop | Jazz