Ben Crompton
Benjamin Lorton Crompton (born 1974) is an English actor and standup comedian, best known for his performance on the BBC sketch show Man Stroke Woman and as Colin in the BBC Three sitcom Ideal. From 2012 to 2019, Crompton portrayed Eddison Tollett on the HBO high-fantasy series Game of Thrones.
Ben Crompton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benjamin Lorton Crompton 1974 (age 46–47) Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Liv Lorent (m. 2008) |
| Children | 2[2] |
Career
Crompton appeared in the 2002 film All or Nothing, the TV series Clocking Off, and the TV movie Housewife, 49. He played Ewan in 102 Dalmatians. He appeared as Colin in the BBC Three sitcom Ideal with Johnny Vegas,[3] and as Keith in the BBC Three series Pramface from 2012 until 2014. In 2011, he appeared as William Nutt in the television film The Suspicions of Mr Whicher for ITV. In 2012, he appeared in the film Blood.
He appeared in both series of the BBC TV sketch show Man Stroke Woman.
He has had a recurring role as Eddison Tollett since Season 2 of the television fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.[4]
In 2014, he appeared as a ship's officer in the second episode of series 8 of the Doctor Who television series, "Into the Dalek", and as Mr. Bagwell in the ITV drama The Great Fire.
In 2016, he appeared in the music video "Old Skool" by English electronic group Metronomy.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Grantier | Bille August | |
| Romeo Thinks Again | Kevin | Matthew Parkhill | Short film | |
| 2000 | 102 Dalmatians | Ewan | Kevin Lima | |
| 2001 | Blow Dry | Saul | Paddy Breathnach | |
| 2002 | All or Nothing | Craig | Mike Leigh | |
| 2004 | Nits | Dad | Harry Wootliff | Short film |
| 2005 | Piccadilly Jim | Young Butler #2 | John McKay | |
| Pitch Perfect | Bob | J Blakeson | Short film | |
| 2008 | Ripple | Martin | Paul Gowers | Short film |
| 2009 | The Appointment | Danny | J Blakeson | Short film |
| Nativity! | Parent | Debbie Isitt | ||
| Radio Mania: An Abandoned Work | Martian X | Iain Forsyth Jane Pollard |
Short film | |
| King Jeff | King Mike | Phil Dale | Short film | |
| 2010 | The Balloon | Jimmy | Tom Whitemore | Short film |
| 2011 | Kill List | Justin | Ben Wheatley | |
| 2012 | Blood | Jason Buliegh | Nick Murphy | |
| 2014 | Before I Go to Sleep | Warehouse Caretaker | Rowan Joffé | |
| 2018 | Peterloo | Tuke, The Painter | Mike Leigh | |
| 2020 | Rebecca | Ben | Ben Wheatley |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Thin Blue Line | Protester | Episode: "Road Rage" |
| 1998 | The Life and Crimes of William Palmer | Charles Newton | Television miniseries |
| City Central | Kevin Hadley | Episode: "Parallel Lines" | |
| Dalziel and Pascoe | Olly | Episode: "The Wood Beyond" | |
| Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle | Liam Gallagher | Television film | |
| 1999 | Butterfly Collectors | Billy Johnson | Television miniseries |
| Love in the 21st Century | Spencer | ||
| All the King's Men | Private Davy Croft | Television film | |
| Doomwatch: Winter Angel | Ewan McAllister | Television film | |
| 2000 | North Square | Greaterix | Episode: "Winning and Losing" |
| 2002 | Silent Witness | Jamie Irons | Episode: "Kith and Kill" |
| 2001–2003 | Clocking Off | Barney Watson | 19 episodes |
| 2003 | The Mayor of Casterbridge | Abel Whittle | Television film |
| Sweet Medicine | Ian | Episode: Series 1, Episode 5 | |
| 2004 | North & South | Inspector Mason | Episode: Series 1, Episode 3 |
| 2005–2011 | Ideal | Colin | 39 episodes |
| 2005 | New Tricks | Paul | Episode: "Trust Me" |
| 2005 | Heartbeat | Matt Cartwright | Episode: "Family Ties" |
| ShakespeaRe-Told | Snug | Episode: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | |
| The Slavery Business: How to Make a Million from Slavery | Hodge | Television film | |
| 2005–2007 | Man Stroke Woman | Various characters | 12 episodes |
| 2006 | The Outsiders | Claude Truffaut | Television film |
| Housewife, 49 | Arthur Last | Television film | |
| 2008 | Midsomer Murders | Spud | Episode: "Left for Dead" |
| Caught in a Trap | Steve Campbell | Television film | |
| 2009 | Collision | Harry Canwell | Television miniseries |
| 2010 | Terry Pratchett's Going Postal | Mad Al | Television film |
| 2011 | The Sinking of the Laconia | Harry Townes | Television miniseries |
| The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House | William Nutt | Television film | |
| 2012–2014 | Pramface | Keith Prince | 17 episodes |
| 2012–2019 | Game of Thrones | Eddison Tollett | 34 episodes |
| 2012 | Hit & Miss | Liam | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Doctor Who | Ross | Episode: "Into the Dalek" |
| The Great Fire | Mr. Bagwell | Television miniseries | |
| 2016 | Comedy Playhouse | Sid | Episode: "Broken Biscuits" |
| 2017–2018 | Strike | Shanker | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Zapped | Jones the Anvil | Episode: "The Trial" |
| Motherland | Animal man | Episode: "The Birthday Party" | |
| 2018 | Vera | Jason Glenn | Episode: "Home" |
| Marcella | Cole | 2 episodes |
References
- "LUXE LIFE: LIV LORENT". LuxLife Magazine. September 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- Houghton, Richard (2017). The Wedding Present: Sometimes These Words Just Don't Have to be Said. This Day In Music Books. ISBN 1787591077.
- "Ideal supporting cast - the boys". BBC Press Office. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Harris, David. "Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd) teases a "brilliant" Game of Thrones Season 8". Winter is Coming.
