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LATEST NEWS ON BEN SHOCKLEY
The late actor KEN COLLEY was recently awarded a posthumous Certificate of Appreciation at the FOLKESTONE FILM FESTIVAL for his feature film GREETINGS which received a 21st Anniversary screening.His short film A NEARLY SILENT FILM was also shown along with another short called INFERNAL CREATIONS which starred KEN, MARK BENTON and BEN.
THE BROTHERS DARWIN short film/proof of concept was recently screened at the FOLKESTONE FILM FESTIVAL. Both ROGER DAVIS and BEN received Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the film.
The short film NICKED Starring KEN COLLEY, BEN and ALLEN WATTS has recently been re-discovered. it has now been transferred onto DVD. The film was written and Directed by the late JAMES O’SHEA.
BEN is currently researching/writing a one man stage play about the actor PETE DUEL.
BEN has just wrapped on the short film LYCANTHROPE written and Directed by PAUL RIPPENGAL.
The indie feature film BODILY HARM featuring PAUL ANDERSON is now complete and a Cast and Crew screening plus guests is taking place in APRIL 2026.
BEN is pleased to announce that feature film DOCTOR PLAGUE starring MARTIN KEMP, PETER WOODWARD, JEANINE NERISSA SOTHCOTT and DAVID YIP was released on streaming platform AppleTV on Monday 12th January 2026 as well as other platforms.BEN plays the role of BLACKJACK.
BEN plays ZAID in the feature film REBECCA GOLD-THE MOVIE Directed by IAN DAVID DIAZ.
BEN has just wrapped on THE FORCE-THE MICHAEL WATSON STORY at Longcross Studios for Director SEAN CRONIN. BEN played the role of ERIC SECCOMBE.
Ben has wrapped on LUKE MAYERS up coming gangster feature film BODILY HARM in which he plays CRUNCHIE. PAUL ANDERSON from PEAKY BLINDERS plays a cameo.
BEN has just wrapped on the horror/thriller feature film UNHAPPY CAMPERS for Director LANCE PATRICK. BEN played the role of PETE.
BEN is pleased to announce that he has started shooting on the horror/thriller THE SECRET OF GUY FAWKES Directed by BENJAMIN DAVID for SHOGUN FILMS. BEN is playing GLEN MULLINS. Shooting more soon.
Ben is sad to announce that his friend, fellow actor and mentor- KEN COLLEY has sadly passed away at the age of 87. After a fall at his home Ken contracted COVID and Pneumonia in hospital. Amongst other things he played ADMIRAL PIETT in the original STAR WARS trilogy. He had an illustrious Film, TV and Theatre career and will be sadly missed.
BEN is pleased to announce that the indie feature film A BROTHERS BOND Directed by LUKE MAYERS has one BEST INDEPENDENT FEATURE FILM at the 2025 NATIONAL FILM AWARDS!
BEN just wrapped on three short films. ALL IN GOOD TIME starring JASON FLEMYNG and Directed by LANCE STEEN ANTHONY NIELSEN, TRIGGERED-Directed by CHRISTIAN AZZOLA in which he played DAVID and THE FOLKESTONE LADIES EROTIC FICTION CLUB-Directed by EMELIE MAHDAVIAN and written by SHARON BURRELL in which he played ANDY.
BEN is pleased that he has two new credits on IMDb. An uncredited role as a Businessman that he played in the 2011 movie HUGO Directed by MARTIN SCORSESE has finally been verified and also the role of Science Fair Patron in the 2024 film TIME TRAVEL IS DANGEROUS starring JOHNNY VEGAS, SOPHIE THOMPSON and GUY HENRY with the voice of STEPHEN FRY.
BEN has also just wrapped on short film DEADHEADING playing BIG AL. Written, Directed and starring CHARLIE WOODWARD. It was also a thrill to work with his father PETER WOODWARD the son of EDWARD WOODWARD.
BEN is pleased to announce that indie feature film A BROTHERS BOND directed by LUKE MAYERS and shot in FOLKESTONE is now available on AMAZON PRIME. One of the most unsavoury characters he has ever played.
I’m sorry to share that actor, animal lover and brother of PETE DUEL-GEOFFREY DEUEL has passed away at the age of 81. GEOFF was always very helpful and encouraging such as liking my FB posts and exchanging messages and for putting me in touch with ROGER DAVIS.I shall remember him and his kindness forever. Condolences to his wife JACQUELINE and to his family and friends.
Very pleased to be playing the role of BLACKJACK in the SHOGUN FILMS movie DOCTOR PLAGUE starring MARTIN KEMP and JEANINE NERISSA SOTHCOTT produced by JONATHAN SOTHCOTT and directed by BEN FORTUNE.
Very pleased to share that DAN HAWK PSYCHIC DETECTIVE was a nominee as Best Independent Feature Film at the 2024 National Film Awards UK!!
Very pleased to announce that indie feature film DANK HAWK PSYCHIC DETECTIVE is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime UK and also USA,Canadian, Australian Prime and also Apple, and Google play and other platforms too! BEN plays the lead and the film also features amongst others Ken Colley, James Payton Joe Egan, Steven Arnold, Paul Kavanagh and Andrew Lawden. Link here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hawk-Psychic-Detective-Kenneth-Colley/dp/B0CTM1T3FZ
BEN is pleased to announce that the soundtrack album to the film THE MINER’S SON (in which BEN plays the role of SMUDGE) is now available to buy on Vinyl and CD. The song DUMB LITTLE COUNTRY BOY written and sung by BEN features on the album.
Very proud to announce that the DAN HAWK PSYCHIC DETECTIVE Novella written by DEBORAH JONES is available to buy on AMAZON. Either as a Kindle or Paperback. The book is based on the film screenplay written by BEN. Just search: Dan Hawk book on Amazon.
Ben was chuffed to get the following compliment from composer Kim Kluge who along with his wife Kathryn composed the music for the Martin Scorsese film SILENCE. 'I believe Ben is a unique artist and I truly hope that we will be able to collaborate on another project in the future.’
BEN is currently represented by SPOTLIGHT.
