Born Benjamin Kraft Ferris, April 12, 1981, in Jamestown, North Dakota, Ben has held a camera in his hand from elementary school through high school. On stage has played various roles in musical and drama, and demonstrated his true acting talent as the King in "Once Upon a Mattress." He attended classes at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers from and during...
He was born in the same town as Darren Erstad, (Jamestown, North Dakota) outfielder for the Anaheim Angels angels. He was the same age as Darren's younger brother, Bryan, and the two families were friends and socialized at each other's homes. He was only three when the family moved from Jamestown, but he will always be a North Dakotan.