Benjamin Hart (born 17 October 1977) is an English actor best known for his roles as
Foz in the British
soap opera
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''
Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...
'', and as
Adam Rhodes in the Australian soap opera ''
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...
''.
Biography
Acting career
Hart attended
Rodborough Technology College in
Godalming
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,
Surrey
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. He subsequently appeared for eight months as Foz in English soap opera ''
Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...
'', 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
LGBT
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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
model
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Models can be divided in ...
scout, Hart helped to launch the career of English model and actress
Lily Cole. He appeared as a model in videos for
Madonna
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, the
Spice Girls
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and
Dannii Minogue
Dannii Minogue (; born 20 October 1971) is an Australian singer, television personality, and actress. As a child, she became known for her appearances on the television talent show ''Young Talent Time'' (1982–1988). She went on to play the r ...
, and in TV commercials including an international campaign as the
Diet Coke
Diet Coke (also branded as Coca-Cola Light, Coca-Cola Diet or Coca-Cola Light Taste) is a sugar-free and low-calorie soft drink produced and distributed by the Coca-Cola Company. It contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar. Unveiled on ...
boy, and for
Nokia
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and
Eden Springs water.
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Filmography
;Films
*2009: ''
Mr. Right'' as Lars
;TV series
*2006: ''
Hollyoaks
''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which originally began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera ''Brookside (TV series), Brookside''. From 2005 to 2023, episodes h ...
'' as
Foz
*2007: ''
Neighbours
''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera that has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons and ...
'' 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
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