Ben James-Ellis
22 December 1988
Actor
Whatsonstage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical
2008 Hairspray
Background[edit]
James-Ellis was a student at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. He used to perform at the Scarborough YMCA Theatre. He graduated in 2017
Recordings[edit]
In 2008 James-Ellis recorded a song with the Wicked actress Alexia Khadime for the CD Act One – Songs From The Musicals Of Alexander S. Bermange, an album of 20 brand new recordings by 26 West End stars, released in October 2008 on Dress Circle Records. He also recorded the song "Uptown Girl" along with Daniel Boys and Keith Jack, on the John Barrowman's album "Music Music Music". Ben featured with other members of the Hairspray cast on Michael Ball's "Past and Present" Album, singing "You Can't Stop The Beat" from the hit show.