Ben Cross

Ben Cross, born Harry Bernard Cross on December 16, 1947, was an English stage and film actor. He gained recognition for his role as Billy Flynn in the original West End production of the musical Chicago and for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire. Cross was born in London to a working-class family and grew up in the Tulse Hill neighborhood. He started his career with various manual jobs before being accepted into London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1970. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.