He made an appearance at the HUB fan convention and since then has gained a base of loyal fans, calling themselves his Official Fangirls and setting up facebook groups and fan pages / fan sites.
Close friends with Daniel Caren and Domonic Le Moignan after the three co-starred in the feature film The Hike. Daniel and Ben met when they first worked together on Whitechapel but the three of them spent a lot of time hanging out before they began shooting The Hike in order to have that close bond on screen.
Began writing and producing in 2007.
A keen sportsman of a high level. He is a fully qualified Rock Climbing instructor, Martial Arts instructor, Scuba Divemaster, horseman, Swimmer, Boxer, Fencer, to name but a few. Though he doesnt teach he often competes. He has fought under BMAI, WAKO and PKA is part of the MLT/BMC, PADI and many others.
Was taught to ride horses by Janet Rogers at Film Horses in Windsor.
Nominated at the Film Guild Awards for Best Actor for his role as Ethan in feature film The Hike.
Close friends with A-Team star Dirk Bennedict after they met whilst signing at a Sci Fi convention.
Writes thrillers, horrors and comedies.
Is a supporter of anti bullying campaigns and charities.
The son of Chris Newman, he grew up on set around a variety of actors.
Ben is an award winning producer (AHM - 2012 - Best Feature Film - the Film Guild, British Horror Festival).
Ben Loyd Holmes Won the award for Producing Best Feature Film for the feature film Art House Massacre in 2012.
Ben is a bachelor living in West London, he has a Siberian Husky named Logan.
In addition to his movie career Ben is also an entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses all based in the UK. He regularly gives speeches on entrepreneurship and starts ups at premiere venues including Imperial College London.
Ben Loyd Holmes give a lot of time and resources to charities both personally and through his businesses and is known to support Great Ormand St, Click Sargent, Cruelty Free International, The Conservation & Welfare Society and is an ambassador of Jackie Chans charity, JCDH. He also provides advice and support for young people through Future Frontiers.
