Benjamin Charles Watson

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.

Benjamin Charles Watson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 19 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Duster (2025), The Forge (2024), Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia (2021), The L.A. Complex (2012), The Good Doctor (2017), Warehouse 13 (2009), Snowpiercer (2020), Designated Survivor (2016). The recorded credits span 2009 to 2025, including 10 movies and 9 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.