★ HOW OLD IS BEN LAWSON?
Ben Lawson is 46 years old, born February 6, 1980 in AU · Aquarius.
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About
Ben Lawson broke through Australian TV as Frazer Yeats on Neighbours, a role that earned him a Logie Award nomination. The Australian actor then pivoted to American television and film, starring alongside Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in No Strings Attached and playing political operative Damien Rennett on Designated Survivor. Born 6 February 1980, Lawson's Aquarius drive for reinvention kept him moving between indie dramas and prestige projects like Bombshell and The Good Place.
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Biography
Ben Lawson established himself on Australian television before becoming a fixture in American prestige TV. From 2006 to 2008, he played Frazer Yeats on the soap opera Neighbours, earning a Logie Award nomination for the breakout role. He then transitioned to US projects: the legal drama The Deep End, spy thriller Covert Affairs, and the dark comedy Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23. In 2011, he starred opposite Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in the romantic comedy No Strings Attached, marking his entry into feature film. From 2017 to 2018, he played political aide Damien Rennett on the ABC political drama Designated Survivor, bringing gravitas to a secondary but pivotal role. He also appeared as baseball coach Rick Wlodimierzin in the second season of 13 Reasons Why and as Larry Hemsworth on the philosophical comedy The Good Place. In 2019, Lawson portrayed Lachlan Murdoch in Bombshell, appearing alongside his brother Josh Lawson, who played James Murdoch in the same film. His later work includes a starring role in the Netflix series Firefly Lane, which ran from 2021 to 2023. Born 6 February 1980 in Australia, Lawson is a life-path 8, a number associated with ambition and power — traits evident in his strategic navigation between soap opera credibility and prestige drama roles. As an actor, he brings depth to ensemble pieces and supporting character work, establishing himself through consistent, understated performances rather than marquee roles.
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Trivia
- Starred opposite his brother Josh Lawson in Bombshell, with Josh playing James Murdoch while Ben played Lachlan Murdoch.
- Earned a Logie Award nomination for his role as Frazer Yeats on Neighbours, launching his career before American TV success.
- Appeared in Netflix's Firefly Lane for its full run from 2021 to 2023, marking a sustained presence in streaming drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Ben Lawson extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ben Lawson?
- Ben Lawson is 46 years old (born February 6, 1980).
- When is Ben Lawson's birthday?
- Ben Lawson was born on February 6, 1980.
- What is Ben Lawson's zodiac sign?
- Ben Lawson is a Aquarius, born February 6, 1980.
- What is Ben Lawson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ben Lawson was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Ben Lawson from?
- Ben Lawson is from AU.
- What does Ben Lawson do?
- Ben Lawson is a actor.
- Is Ben Lawson still alive?
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