Ben Knight

Ben Knight (born 1 December 1975) often credited as Ben Kermode, is an Australian actor.

Early life As a child, Knight's fascination with American films including Star Wars, inspired him to pursue an acting career. Two further guest roles followed, on the series Good Guys, Bad Guys alongside Marcus Graham and comedy series Introducing Gary Petty before his acting career took a five-year hiatus.

In 2005, Knight returned to acting with the short film Smacked Out Kisses. He then landed an uncredited role in 2007 sci-fi thriller The Nines opposite Ryan Reynolds, before appearing in interfaith romantic drama David & Fatima, a love story set in the Middle East starring Martin Landau. and short film Rikki, in which he also served as director, writer, producer, editor and composer.

Knight next landed a short recurring role on Seven Network soap opera Home and Away, beginning in 2009, playing Hazem Kassir, the love interest of Leah Patterson-Baker. He played the role of Hazem until early 2010, when his character was involved in a controversial storyline, in which he was brutally beaten by a group of racist thugs on Australia Day.

Knight then went on to appear in long-running soap opera in Neighbours in 2011, in which he played the role of gardener Ivan DeMarco, a bad-boy love interest for Natasha Williams (played by Valentina Novakovic).

In 2013, Knight, guest-starred in an episode of US Nickelodeon sitcom See Dad Run, opposite Scott Baio, playing the role of Melbourne Max, an Australian stuntman. He also appeared in 2013 thriller feature, Paraphobia.

Knight's other credits include the short film Road to Ramadi, satirical black comedy series Review with Myles Barlow and drama series City Homicide.

Personal life Knight is married to Australian actress Natalie Walker. Together they co-produce and act in Knight's short film projects.

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