Ben Willbond

Comedian

Birthday January 18, 1973

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace England

Age 51 years old

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About

Performer who is best known as one half of the comedy duo, Ben & Arn, and for his recurring role on Horrible Histories on CBBC. His work has included BBC comedy's Rev, BBC Four's The Thick of It, Ricky Gervais' Extras, and Nigel and Victoria, a YouTube romantic comedy. He has amassed over 50 credits as a comedic actor throughout his career. 

Before Fame

He received his early education at Lincolnshire's Stamford School; he also studied Russian and French at the University of Oxford.

Trivia

He and Arnold Widdowson won Perrier Award for Best Newcomer in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is credited with the soundtrack of two episodes of the TV show Ghosts. 

Family Life

He has two sons with his wife Charlotte.

Associated With

He portrayed many historical figures on Horrible Histories, including Alexander the Great and Henry VIII.