Benjamin Charles Watson
Biography
Benjamin Charles Watson, sometimes credited as Ben Watson, is a Canadian actor. He is most noted for his role as Dontae Evans in the third season of the television series Designated Survivor, and his performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone. Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10. He acted in supporting film and television roles, most notably in the television drama series Soul, before landing his first major starring role in the television series The L.A. Complex. Watson was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022 for I Am Syd Stone.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Benjamin Charles Watson
The Good Doctor
Snowpiercer
Designated Survivor
Warehouse 13
Travelers
The Forge
The Listener
Duster
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
The L.A. Complex
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (19 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Duster | Royce Saxton | TV Series | 2025 |
 | The Forge | Benjamin | Movie | 2024 |
 | The Family | Caleb | Movie | 2023 |
 | Romance to the Rescue | Mark | Movie | 2022 |
 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | John | Movie | 2021 |
 | I Am Syd Stone | Matt | TV Series | 2020 |
| I Am Syd Stone | Matt | Movie | 2020 |
 | Snowpiercer | Brakeman Fuller | TV Series | 2020 |
 | The Good Doctor | Matthew | TV Series | 2017 |
 | Black Site Delta | Simms | Movie | 2017 |
 | Playing Cards | Tyrese | Movie | 2017 |
 | A Firehouse Christmas | Parker Philips | Movie | 2016 |
 | Travelers | Lars | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Designated Survivor | Dontae Evans | TV Series | 2016 |
 | Love in Paradise | Cameraman | Movie | 2016 |
 | The L.A. Complex | Tariq Muhammad | TV Series | 2012 |
 | Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost | Charles Morris | Movie | 2011 |
 | Warehouse 13 | Rod | TV Series | 2009 |
 | The Listener | Student #2 (as Ben Watson) | TV Series | 2009 |