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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Good Doctor (2017) — Matthew
2. Snowpiercer (2020) — Brakeman Fuller
3. Designated Survivor (2016) — Dontae Evans
4. Travelers (2016) — Lars
5. Warehouse 13 (2009) — Rod
6. The Forge (2024) — Benjamin
7. The Listener (2009) — Student #2 (as Ben Watson)
8. Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011) — Charles Morris
9. Duster (2025) — Royce Saxton
10. Black Site Delta (2017) — Simms
11. A Firehouse Christmas (2016) — Parker Philips
12. Love in Paradise (2016) — Cameraman
13. The L.A. Complex (2012) — Tariq Muhammad
14. Romance to the Rescue (2022) — Mark
15. Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021) — John
16. The Family (2023) — Caleb
17. I Am Syd Stone (2020) — Matt
18. Playing Cards (2017) — Tyrese
19. I Am Syd Stone (2020) — Matt