The Biography

Ben Addis is a Welsh actor known for his work in theatre and television. Addis was born in Blaenavon. He was part of Gwent Young People's Theatre (GYPT) in Abergavenny and The National Youth Theatre of Wales. He trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Theatre credits include: Rock and Roll (Duke of York's Theatre), King Lear (RSC), Never So Good (National Theatre),[1] Antigone and Widower's Houses (Manchester Royal Exchange),[2] Cinderella (Warwick Arts Centre / Lyric Hammersmith)[3] and Eurydice (ATC/Plymouth Drum/Young Vic). Film and TV credits include: Lewis (ITV) and Martin Scorsese's Hugo. In February 2020, Addis played the role of Dr. Parker in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks. In August 2023, Addis joined the cast of ITV1 soap Emmerdale as Craig Reed, his character has subsequently gone on to rape Lydia Dingle.