Australian Actor, Writer and Crew member Ben Ridgwell was born in Perth, Western Australia to Michelle Hillman (Meaden) and Kevin Ridgwell. Ben attended Rossmoyne Senior High School and then went on to study drama at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). In 2003 he moved to Melbourne to pursue his acting career. He has appeared in such television shows as The Pacific, Neighbours, Upper Middle Bogan and Offspring. As well as in front of the camera, Ben also works as an Assistant Director and more recently in the VFX/MoCap department. Ben is also a writer, (his credits include short films Firetruck, The Audition and Motel) Show less «