# Ben Lewis (Canadian actor)

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Canadian actor (born 1985)

Ben Lewis Lewis in 2018 Born (1985-09-30) September 30, 1985 (age 40) Toronto, Ontario, Canada Occupation Actor Spouse Blake Lee ​ (m. 2016)​

**Ben Lewis** (born September 30, 1985) is a Canadian actor known for his role as the adult version of [William Clayton](/source/William_Clayton_(Arrowverse)) in the last two seasons of *[Arrow](/source/Arrow_(TV_series))*. He also played [Other Scott](/source/List_of_Scott_Pilgrim_characters#Other_Scott) in *[Scott Pilgrim vs. the World](/source/Scott_Pilgrim_vs._the_World)* and Bobby Beckonridge in *[Degrassi: The Next Generation](/source/Degrassi%3A_The_Next_Generation)*.

## Early life, family and education

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Lewis is a graduate of the [National Theatre School of Canada](/source/National_Theatre_School_of_Canada).[1]

## Career

One of his earliest roles was in a guest starring role as Teddy Jones Jr., a [ranch hand](/source/Ranch_hand) who kills his father's murderers, on *[Murdoch Mysteries](/source/Murdoch_Mysteries)* in 2009,[2][3]

Lewis played Bobby Beckonridge in the tenth season of *[Degrassi: The Next Generation](/source/Degrassi%3A_The_Next_Generation)*, which he acknowledged was one of the biggest roles of his career up to that point.[4] He recounted that he had auditioned for the Canadian rite-of-passage show several times without success, and that he had not been invited to the first round of auditions for Bobby because they had been looking for a younger actor, getting the chance to audition when they didn't find anyone.[4] Bobby is an abusive boyfriend with some personal baggage, and Lewis said that co-star [Annie Clark](/source/Annie_Clark_(actress)), who played Bobby's girlfriend Fiona, was the key to helping him perform this.[4]

In *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World*, Lewis played [Other Scott](/source/List_of_Scott_Pilgrim_characters#Other_Scott), the boyfriend of Scott Pilgrim's roommate Wallace Wells.[5] Jeff Bayer's review of the film in *The Scorecard Review* gave the cast of the film 10/10, noting that "Scott's bandmates are even better. [Alison Pill](/source/Alison_Pill), who you may remember from *[Milk](/source/Milk_(2008_American_film))* and Ben Lewis as the other Scott, steal every moment they are on screen. It's just an amazing cast of characters that support this film".[6] Lewis [tweeted](/source/Twitter) that "[Scott Pilgrim] profoundly changed my life. [[Edgar Wright](/source/Edgar_Wright)] seeing fit to include me in this cast was an honour & the greatest vote of confidence a young actor could've asked for."[7]

Lewis subsequently landed television roles in *[Designated Survivor](/source/Designated_Survivor_(TV_series))*, *[The Handmaid's Tale](/source/The_Handmaid's_Tale_(TV_series))*,[8] *[Chasing Life](/source/Chasing_Life)* and *[Suits](/source/Suits_(American_TV_series))*. In 2018 he joined the [DC Comics](/source/DC_Comics) superhero television show *[Arrow](/source/Arrow_(TV_series))* in its seventh season as the recurring character [William Clayton](/source/William_Clayton_(Arrowverse)), and became a main character for the eighth and final season. Lewis' William is an adult version of the Arrow's son, portrayed as a child by Jack Moore, who appears in a future timeline.[1]

In 2019 he finished filming a role for the movie *[The High Note](/source/The_High_Note)*.[1] During the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic), Lewis joined the website [Cameo](/source/Cameo_(website)) to raise money for charities.[9] He has also written and directed short films, including *Apart from Everything* and *Zero Recognition*, and wrote for the web series *This Week Had Me Like*.[8]

In 2020 Lewis starred opposite his real-life husband [Blake Lee](/source/Blake_Lee) in the romantic comedy television film *[The Christmas Setup](/source/The_Christmas_Setup)*.[10]

## Personal life

Lewis is openly gay, and came out to his parents when he was seventeen.[11] He is married to actor [Blake Lee](/source/Blake_Lee), whom he met in the [Grauman's Chinese Theatre](/source/Grauman's_Chinese_Theatre) bathroom at the *Scott Pilgrim vs. the World* premiere after being told they had mutual friends. Lee had been attending as [Aubrey Plaza](/source/Aubrey_Plaza)'s friend. Lewis and Lee began a long-distance relationship between [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) and [Toronto](/source/Toronto). They have a dog, Todd.[12]

Lewis has publicly criticized the [Marvel Cinematic Universe](/source/Marvel_Cinematic_Universe) for not casting [LGBT](/source/LGBT)+ actors; in a 2019 interview with *[Attitude](/source/Attitude_(magazine))* he said, "How many fucking [Avengers](/source/Avengers_(comics)) are there at this point, and not one gay actor in the bunch." *Attitude* noted that Lewis overlooked [Tessa Thompson](/source/Tessa_Thompson), a queer actress who plays the bisexual Avenger [Valkyrie](/source/Valkyrie_(Marvel_Comics)), in his comments.[13] In the same interview, Lewis praised the *Arrow* producers for "[giving] more [out](/source/Coming_out) actors [...] a platform to succeed".[13] His *Arrow* character was given a coming-out scene after Lewis specifically requested they write it into the show.[11][14] In relation to Lewis' character coming out, magazine *[Out](/source/Out_(magazine))* also lamented that the [DC Extended Universe](/source/DC_Extended_Universe) only had one queer character.[15]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2008 Toronto Stories Junkie 2010 The Shrine Eric Taylor Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Other Scott 2014 Don't Get Killed in Alaska Dan Pompeii Fulvius Fronto (uncredited) 2020 The High Note Chad

### TV

Year Title Role Notes 2006 The House Next Door Pizza Boy (TV Movie) 2007 Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming Max Cogan (TV Movie) 2008 The Russell Girl Jon Morrissey (TV Movie) 2009 Murdoch Mysteries Teddy Jones Jr. (TV Series), 1 episode: "Mild Mild West" 2010 Aaron Stone Conner Sullivan (TV Series), 1 episode: "Run Aaron, Run" Lost Girl Liam (TV Series), 1 episode: "Fae Day" Unnatural History Tramm Van Horn (TV Series), 1 episode: "Maximum Insecurity" 2010-2011 Degrassi: The Next Generation Bobby Beckonridge (TV Series), 6 episodes 2011 InSecurity Noah Johansson (TV Series), 1 episode: "Spies of a Certain Age" Suits Seth Keller (TV Series), 3 episodes: "Dirty Little Secrets", "Tricks of the Trade" and "The Shelf Life" 2012 Beauty and the Beast Peter Hollingsworth (TV Series), 1 episode: "Out of Control" 2013 Long Story, Short (TV Series) Greg Power (TV Series), 2 episodes: "Crutches" and "Reality Sucks" 2014 Reign Father Benoit (TV Series), 1 episode: "The Prince of the Blood" 2015 Chasing Life Josh (TV Series), 5 episodes 2016 Designated Survivor Carter (TV Series), 1 episode: "The Enemy" 2017 The Handmaid's Tale Peter (TV Series), 1 episode: "The Other Side" 2018 Insecure Cody (TV Series), 1 episode: "Familiar-Like" Ransom Brian Smith (TV Series), 1 episode: "Secrets and Spies" Wisdom of the Crowd Joel (TV Series), 1 episode: "The Tipping Point" 2018-2020 Arrow Adult William Clayton (TV Series), 20 episodes 2020 The Christmas Setup Hugo Spencer (TV Movie) TBA Married with Friends Bo Main role

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-deadline_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-deadline_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-deadline_1-2) Boucher, Geoff (July 17, 2019). ["'Arrow': Ben Lewis Upped To Series Regular For Final Season"](https://deadline.com/2019/07/arrow-arrowverse-cw-ben-lewis-upped-to-series-regular-stephen-amell-1202647554/). *Deadline*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Teddy Jones Jr. - Murdoch Mysteries"](https://www.tvmaze.com/characters/275962/murdoch-mysteries-teddy-jones-jr). *TV Maze*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Murdock Mysteries Rewatch: (S02E01) Mild, Mild West"](https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/murdoch-mysteries-rewatch-s02e01-mild-mild-west/). *Geek Girl Authority*. January 16, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-tvaddict_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-tvaddict_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-tvaddict_4-2) ["Spotlight on Ben Lewis: Degrassi's Latest Bad Boy"](https://www.thetvaddict.com/2010/07/22/spotlight-on-ben-lewis-degrassis-newest-bad-boy/). *The TV Addict*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Dominguez, Noah (October 17, 2018). ["Arrow Casts Scott Pilgrim Alum in Spoilery Season 7 Role"](https://www.cbr.com/arrow-ben-lewis-older-william-queen/). *[Comic Book Resources](/source/Comic_Book_Resources)*. Retrieved December 16, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Bayer, Jeff (August 13, 2010). ["Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"](https://thescorecardreview.com/tsr/review/film-reviews/2010/08/13/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/12600). *The Scorecard Review*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Lewis, Ben [@benlewishere] (May 20, 2020). ["#ScottPilgrim profoundly changed my life. @edgarwright seeing fit to include me in this cast was an honour & the greatest vote of confidence a young actor could've asked for.pic.twitter.com/MwfPf6ibtk"](https://twitter.com/benlewishere/status/1263288013859090433) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200521020700/https://twitter.com/benlewishere/status/1263288013859090433) from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020 – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-CFC_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-CFC_8-1) ["Ben Lewis"](http://cfccreates.com/alumni/2419). *CFC Creates*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Lewis, Ben (May 1, 2020). ["I joined Cameo to raise money for coronavirus relief and immediately ruined everything"](https://www.cbc.ca/arts/i-joined-cameo-to-raise-money-for-coronavirus-relief-and-immediately-ruined-everything-1.5551545). *CBC*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-cusack_10-0)** Cusack, Leanne (December 18, 2020). ["The Christmas Setup filmed in Ottawa and Almonte, lauded as holiday rom-com with representation"](https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/the-christmas-setup-filmed-in-ottawa-and-almonte-lauded-as-holiday-rom-com-with-representation/). *ctvnews.ca*. Ottawa: [CJOH-DT](/source/CJOH-DT). Retrieved December 16, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Pride_11-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Pride_11-1) ["William's 'Arrow' Coming Out Is One of the Highlights of the Series"](https://www.pride.com/geek/2019/11/05/williams-arrow-coming-out-one-highlights-series). *Pride*. November 5, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Out_12-0)** Lamphier, Jason (January 10, 2018). ["For Blake Lee & Ben Lewis, A Chance Encounter in the Men's Room Became an Eight-Year Love Affair"](https://www.out.com/out-exclusives/2018/1/10/blake-lee-ben-lewis-chance-encounter-mens-room-became-eight-year-love-affair). *Out*. Retrieved December 16, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-attitude_13-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-attitude_13-1) ["'Arrow' star Ben Lewis urges Marvel to cast a gay actor as MCU's first LGBTQ superhero"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200214174722/https://attitude.co.uk/article/arrow-star-ben-lewis-urges-marvel-to-cast-a-gay-actor-as-mcus-first-lgbtq-superhero/21037/). *Attitude*. May 24, 2019. Archived from [the original](http://attitude.co.uk/article/arrow-star-ben-lewis-urges-marvel-to-cast-a-gay-actor-as-mcus-first-lgbtq-superhero/21037/) on February 14, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Arrow's Ben Lewis Pitched William's Coming Out Scene"](https://comicbook.com/dc/news/arrows-ben-lewis-pitched-williams-coming-out-scene/). *Comicbook.com*. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["A Major 'Arrow' Character Finally Confirmed 'I'm Gay'"](https://www.out.com/television/2019/2/12/major-arrow-character-just-said-im-gay). *Out*. February 12, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2020.

## External links

- [Ben Lewis](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2313157/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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