Ben Addis

Ben Addis is a Welsh actor known for his work in theatre and television. He was born in Blaenavon and trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Addis has performed in various theatre productions, including Rock and Roll at the Duke of York's Theatre, King Lear with the RSC, and Never So Good at the National Theatre. He has also appeared in films and TV shows such as Lewis and Martin Scorsese's Hugo. In February 2020, Addis played the role of Dr. Parker in the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. More recently, he joined the cast of ITV soap Emmerdale in August 2023, portraying the character Craig Reed, who goes on to commit the heinous act of raping Lydia Dingle.