★ HOW OLD IS BEN LAWRENCE?
Ben Lawrence is 53 years old, born January 1, 1973 in AU · Capricorn.
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About
Ben Lawrence directs documentaries and feature films that chase urgent stories—most notably Ithaka, his two-year investigation into Julian Assange's father's fight for his son's freedom. Born in London to Australian filmmaker Ray Lawrence, Lawrence built a career in commercials and documentaries, winning the AWGIE Award for Best Documentary in 2022. A Capricorn, he channels the sign's investigative persistence into cinema.
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Biography
Ben Lawrence is an Australian photographer, commercial director, and documentary filmmaker. Born in 1973, he grew up in the shadow of his father Ray Lawrence's film career, eventually carving his own path behind the camera. His early work in TV commercials earned him an Association of Independent Commercial Producers award for international excellence in 2006, followed by two Australian Directors Guild nominations for Best Direction of a Television Commercial in 2008 and 2009. In 2018, Lawrence premiered Ghosthunter at the Sydney Film Festival and directed the feature Hearts and Bones the same year. His breakthrough came with Ithaka, a feature documentary that premiered at the Sydney Film Festival in November 2021. The film follows John Shipton's two-year battle to prevent his son Julian Assange's extradition, shot across Europe and the UK with an original score by Brian Eno. Lawrence won the AWGIE Award for Best Documentary in 2022 for Ithaka. As a screenwriter and director, Lawrence works across multiple formats—commercials, feature films, and documentaries. His life-path number 22 suggests a visionary builder of ambitious projects; his Capricorn nature aligns with his methodical, long-form investigative approach.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ben Lawrence was born in London in 1973 to Australian filmmaker Ray Lawrence. He pursued photography alongside directing, establishing himself in the commercial sector before transitioning to documentary and feature films. His father's influence in cinema shaped his early trajectory, though Ben developed his own specialization in documentary storytelling and commercial direction.
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Trivia
- Lawrence's documentary Ithaka features an original score by Brian Eno and was filmed over two years across Europe and the UK.
- He won an Association of Independent Commercial Producers award for international excellence in 2006.
- Lawrence was nominated for Australian Directors Guild awards in the Best Direction of a Television Commercial category in both 2008 and 2009, and received the inaugural ADG GRASS award.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ben Lawrence?
- Ben Lawrence is 53 years old (born January 1, 1973).
- When is Ben Lawrence's birthday?
- Ben Lawrence was born on January 1, 1973.
- What is Ben Lawrence's zodiac sign?
- Ben Lawrence is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1973.
- What is Ben Lawrence's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Lawrence was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Ben Lawrence from?
- Ben Lawrence is from AU.
- What does Ben Lawrence do?
- Ben Lawrence is a writer.
- Is Ben Lawrence still alive?
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