Benjamin Hart (born 17 October 1977) is an English actor best known for his roles as Foz in the British

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'', and as Adam Rhodes in the Australian soap opera ''

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Biography

Acting career

Hart attended Rodborough Technology College in

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. He subsequently appeared for eight months as Foz in English soap opera ''

'', and had a role in the WE tv series '' American Princess''. Hart began a role in Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' in 2007 as Adam Rhodes, a British police officer-turned construction worker. He had a lead role in the

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comedy '' Mr. Right'', released in 2009, playing the role of Lars, one of the lead characters.

Model and scout

As a

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scout, Hart helped to launch the career of English model and actress Lily Cole. He appeared as a model in videos for

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, the

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and

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, and in TV commercials including an international campaign as the

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boy, and for

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and Eden Springs water.

Filmography

;Films *2009: '' Mr. Right'' as Lars ;TV series *2006: ''

'' as Foz *2007: ''

'' as Adam Rhodes (53 episodes)

References

External links

* 1977 births Living people People educated at Rodborough School English male television actors English male film actors {{england-actor-stub