Ben Cole
Actor/Educator
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic actor and educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of what it takes to work in the acting industry and develop the required skills to do so with a new found desire to share that wisdom with the developing actor. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as an educator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Actor
HBO
New York, NY
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Stepped into the shoes of historical figure Charles Lindbergh in HBO's 'The Plot Against America'
- Studied in depth the vocal patterning and body postures of Lindbergh so as to adequately embody his unique expression
- Work consistently and effectively at all hours with this wonderful cast in crew
- Remained open to direction while using my voice and lens to offer insight to this beautiful creation.
Actor
Amazon
New York, NY
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Acted opposite Al Pacino in the Amazon original 'Hunters'
- Worked effectively with cast and crew to bring 1970's NYC to life in this wonderful and thought provoking series
Actor
CBS Television
New York, NY
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Successfully adapted to network situational comedy in this recurring role in CBS's 'God Friended Me'
- Exercised improv skills as we were encouraged to dance around the script and give birth to organic moments
Actor
Syfy Cable
New York, NY
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Portrayed sleazy reality tv show producer in Grant Morrison's brilliantly adapted comic book series 'HAPPY'
- Effectively stepped in the darker tones of comedy in this surreal action/adult animated black comedy/action-drama television series in a heavily recurring role
- Exercised improv skills while maintaining integrity to the charters expression and the scripts overall tone
Actor
Netflix
Chicago, IL
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Had the great honor of working with creators of 'The Matrix' in their cult classic 'Sense8" on Netflix in a recurring role.
- Successfully stepped into to expression of a devout religious man struggling with his supernatural powers.
- Filmed in Chicago, San Francisco, and London
On Camera Technique Class
Gary Perez/Self
New York, NY
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Helped students learn to tailor their performance to the intimate space of the camera
- Helped students learn to modify their instrument tot he camera so that their work has the most impact
- Guided students with th tools to work within the most brutally honest playing space ever: the close-up.
- Showed students in real-time how the camera doesn't lie and guided them think the thoughts connected to authentic breath as opposed to relying on external affectations connected to inauthentic indicating in performance.
Graduate Acting Auditon Coach
Self/NYU
New York, NY
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Helped assist students with finding that place within them where the character and self meets
- Grounded students in their body so as to better enable them access to bold creative choices void of the inner-critic
Director
NYU Studio Tisch
New York, NY
03.2011 - 01.2013
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Provided direction and and open space to explore in multiple student generated pieces
- Communicated effectively my needs and wants while allowing experts in their chosen fields of lighting/set design to create effectively and collaboratively so as to give everyone a voice to their vision
Education
Associate of Arts - Theatre Performance
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX 09.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 09.1999 - 05.2001
Master of Fine Arts - Acting
New York University
New York, NY 09.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Highly effective communicator with an immense background of experience in theatre/film/tv in both professional and educational settings
Timeline
Actor
Amazon
08.2020 - 08.2020
Actor
HBO
03.2019 - 09.2020
Actor
CBS Television
03.2018 - 03.2019
Actor
Syfy Cable
01.2017 - 11.2017
Actor
Netflix
03.2015 - 08.2016
On Camera Technique Class
Gary Perez/Self
03.2013 - 01.2016
Graduate Acting Auditon Coach
Self/NYU
01.2012 - 01.2015
Director
NYU Studio Tisch
03.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Fine Arts - Acting
New York University
09.2008 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Sam Houston State University
09.1999 - 05.2001
Associate of Arts - Theatre Performance
McLennan Community College
09.1997 - 05.1999