Star of CBS’s hit US show Code Black, Benjamin Hollingsworthis an actor with an uncanny ability to take characters in new and compellingdirections. The classically-trained Canadian actor quickly rose through theranks of the Toronto film industry after leaving school, guest starring onseveral popular Canadian TV series including Degrassi, Heartland and HBOCanada’s The Line, by George F. Walker. His feature film debut was madealongside Demi Moore and Amber Heard in acclaimed movie The Joneses. This portrayalpaved the way for more prominent parts in a range of TV shows such as Suits,Once Upon A Time and The Tomorrow People, with feature film roles in Vendettaand Joy Ride 3.
Perhaps Hollingsworth’s most notable TV role came as aseries regular in CBS’s medical drama Code Black. He brought depth andcharacter to the part of Dr. Mario Savetti, earning a Golden Maple Awardnomination for Best Actor in a TV series. An ardent humanitarian, Hollingsworthhas worked with Habitat for Humanity to help house those in poverty anddistress. This charismatic, immediately recognisable actor continues to belined up for high-profile Hollywood films, proving beyond doubt that he is oneof the most highly rated actors of his generation.
