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Ben Watkins(II)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Actor
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Ben Watkins at an event for Hand of God (2014)
IMDb talks with Aldis Hodge, Matthew Lillard, Samantha Walkes, Isaiah Mustafa, Alona Tal, Jeanine Mason, and Ben Watkins about the upcoming season of their fan-favorite crime drama series. They reflect on how they personally relate to their characters' moral compasses (or lack thereof) against the context of a second season replete with tough, complex themes. Additionally, the cast reveal the shows they'd love to see "Cross" crossover with. Can you guess which familiar series they picked?
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Ben Watkins was born on 19 March 1971 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Cross (2024), Burn Notice (2007) and Quest to Ref (2002). He has been married to Kandi Ali since June 1992. They have four children.
BornMarch 19, 1971
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BornMarch 19, 1971
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Aldis Hodge in Cross (2024)
    Cross
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Jeffrey Donovan in Burn Notice (2007)
    Burn Notice
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Quest to Ref (2002)
    Quest to Ref
    7.7
    Short
    • Writer
    • 2002
    Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in Hand of God (2014)
    Hand of God
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Cross
      • written by
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2024
    • The Greatest
      • written by
      • created by
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Aldis Hodge in Cross (2024)
      Cross
      7.2
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 2024–2026
    • New York Undercover (2019)
      New York Undercover
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • creator
      • 2019
    • Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in Hand of God (2014)
      Hand of God
      7.4
      TV Series
      • created by
      • teleplay by
      • written by
      • 2014–2017
    • Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Jeffrey Donovan in Burn Notice (2007)
      Burn Notice
      8.0
      TV Series
      • written by
      • Writer
      • executive story editor ...
      • 2007–2013
    • Quest to Ref (2002)
      Quest to Ref
      7.7
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2002

    Producer

    • The Greatest
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
      • 2026
    • Aldis Hodge in Cross (2024)
      Cross
      7.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer (showrunner)
      • 2024–2026
    • Gabrielle Union and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
      Truth Be Told
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019–2020
    • New York Undercover (2019)
      New York Undercover
      8.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019)
      Wu-Tang: An American Saga
      8.2
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2019
    • Ron Perlman and Dana Delany in Hand of God (2014)
      Hand of God
      7.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2014–2017
    • Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Jeffrey Donovan in Burn Notice (2007)
      Burn Notice
      8.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • supervising producer ...
      • 2010–2013

    Actor

    • Aldis Hodge in Cross (2024)
      Cross
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Roy
      • 2026
    • Any Other Friday (2014)
      Any Other Friday
      7.9
      Short
      • Walter
      • 2014
    • Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Jeffrey Donovan in Burn Notice (2007)
      Burn Notice
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Ricky Watkins
      • 2008–2011
    • Stripped Down (2006)
      Stripped Down
      5.3
      • Lee
      • 2006
    • Issues (2005)
      Issues
      5.6
      • Royce
      • 2005
    • David Caruso, Eva LaRue, Rex Linn, Omar Benson Miller, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, and Jonathan Togo in CSI: Miami (2002)
      CSI: Miami
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Audiologist (as Benjamin Watkins)
      • 2004
    • Eileen Davidson, Bryton James, Joshua Morrow, Gina Tognoni, Justin Hartley, Melissa Claire Egan, and Peter Bergman in The Young and the Restless (1973)
      The Young and the Restless
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Dr. Wesley Carter
      • 2002–2004
    • The Corporate Negro
      7.0
      Short
      • 2003
    • Quest to Ref (2002)
      Quest to Ref
      7.7
      Short
      • Roland
      • 2002
    • City Guys (1997)
      City Guys
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Adam (as Benjamin Watkins)
      • 2000
    • Brandy Norwood in Moesha (1996)
      Moesha
      6.0
      TV Series
      • Jason (as Benjamin Watkins)
      • 1999
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos2

    Which Shows Do the "Cross" Cast Want a Crossover With?
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    Which Shows Do the "Cross" Cast Want a Crossover With?
    Issa Rae and Aldis Hodge Celebrate Denzel Washington's Legacy
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    Issa Rae and Aldis Hodge Celebrate Denzel Washington's Legacy
    Issa Rae and Aldis Hodge Celebrate Denzel Washington's Legacy
    Clip 3:20
    Issa Rae and Aldis Hodge Celebrate Denzel Washington's Legacy

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Benjamin Watkins
    • Born
      • March 19, 1971
      • San Francisco, California, USA
    • Spouse
      • Kandi AliJune 1992 - present (4 children)
    • Other works
      Staff Writer on the new USA show Burn Notice

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