Benjamin Ayres Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family, Career & Hallmark Movies)

Benjamin James Ayres is a Multi-talented Canadian Actor, Writer and Producer. He is well- known as Casper Jasperson in 2008 TV series JPod, as Dr. Zachary Miller in 2012 the TV Series Saving Hope and the TV Series Suits as Gavin Andrews in 2018.

Benjamin Ayres is one of the most popular names on the Hallmark Channel. He began his Hallmark career in 2016 with the movie Love by Chance, where he played the role of Eric Carlton alongside the talented American Actress Beau Garrett.

Later Benjamin worked in many Hallmark movies and series like Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery, Falling for Vermont, Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered, A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas, Cranberry Christmas and more.

Benjamin Ayres Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Family, Career & More)

Personal Details

Full NameBenjamin James Ayres
Nick NameBenjamin
Date of BirthJanuary 19, 1983
Age40 years as of December 2023
Birth PlaceKamloops, British Columbia, Canada
ResidenceKamloops, British Columbia, Canada
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac SignCapricorn
ReligionChristian
NationalityCanadian
OccupationsActor, Director, and Writer
SchoolLocal High School
CollegeNot Known
Education QualificationGraduate
Net Worth$1-5 million of 2023
Marital StatusMarried
Debut
  • 2002- Jeremiah(Tv)
  • 2002- Summer (Movie)

Physical Appearance

Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack
Chest44 Inches
Waist36 Inches
Biceps16 Inches
Height
  • In Feet- 6’2” Feet
  • In Meters-  1.88 cm
  • In Centimeters- 188 m
Weight
  • In Kilograms- 86 kg
  • In Pound-  190 lbs

Personal Life (Family, Friends, Girlfriends, Children)

FatherNot Known
MotherNot Known
SiblingMatthew (brother)
Girlfriend/ WifeErin Ayres
Children2 Daughter

Early life, Family, and Relationship

Benjamin Ayres is a Canadian actor from Kamloops, British Columbia. He was born on January 19, 1983, in Kamloops, British Columbia.There is no specific information available on social media about his parents. He grew up with his brother, Matthew.

Childhood photo of Benjamin Ayres with his brother

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Girlfriend, Spouse, Marriage

Erin Hayes is Benjamin Ayres’ soul mate, and they are blessedly married. She is a storyteller and digital marketer. The actor had dated Erin twenty-one years ago, as per his Instagram post. It makes it clear that the couple has been together for 20 years.

Benjamin Ayres with his wife

But on July 12, 2008, they exchanged vows in a little ceremony. Ayres and their wife Erin have two lovely children together. However, they have kept their children’s names and birthdates a secret.

Benjamin James Ayres with his family

Both Erin and Benjamin are active on social media, and they don’t hold back when it comes to showcasing their connection by sharing love-themed photos. Despite being well-known, the couple hasn’t revealed how or where they met.

The 21st Canadian Prime Minister, Right Honourable Paul Martin, was interviewed by Erin on January 29, 2011, and the Saving Hope actor expressed his pride in the interview.  Benjamin is a family guy, as shown in his social media postings. In Erin’s absence, he looks after the children. In the meanwhile, he chooses to spend time with his wife and children.

Career, Struggle, Turning Point, and Success

His first acknowledged television performance was as a guard in the 2002 episode of the dystopian future series Jeremiah called “And the Ground, Sown with Salt.” After that, he had an appearance in Stargate SG-1, another sci-fi series, where he portrayed Muirios in the season seven episode “Space Race.”

In the “Gravity” episode of the unaired FOX Network series Still Life from 2004, Benjamin portrayed a Remy. In the same year, he appeared as the Devil in The Collector’s “The Actuary” episode and as a bartender in Da Vinci’s Inquest’s “First the Seducing Then the Screwing.” He played Eric LeMarque in the 2005 television miniseries Survivors.

Later, he had guest appearances on episodes of Killer Instinct, Reunion, Supernatural, and Battlestar Galactica. In 2007, Benjamin portrayed Project Ares manager Jason Bartlett in a recurring role on the CW Network superhero series Smallville. He featured in the episodes “Phantom,” “Combat,” “Nemesis,” “Noir,” and “Prototype.”

Benjamin Ayres portrayed Casper “Cowboy” Jesperson in the ephemeral TV series jPod in 2008. He appeared in the USA Network blockbuster series Psych’s “Murder?… Anyone?… Bueller?” episode that same year as Howie Tolkin, a high school reunion attendee. Benjamin starred in the first three episodes of the supernatural adolescent drama The Vampire Diaries in 2009 as the vindictive history teacher William Tanner. Ben Ayres portrayed the role of Mike as a series regular in the comedy series Dan for Mayor in 2010.

Later, he appeared in seven episodes of Less Than Kind as Eric Blake. The medical drama Saving Hope, starring Michael Shanks from Stargate SG-1 and Erica Durance, a former Smallville co-star, was Ayres’ next project. Dr. Zachary Miller was portrayed by Ayres.

Canadian actor Benjamin Ayres rose to fame in his own country thanks to the television series Saving Hope, in which he played Dr. Zach Miller. For his portrayal in the 2013 television series Less than kind, he was also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. As of 2019, Benjamin is in the news since he joined the cast of the 2018 television program Suits.

Benjamin Ayres is regarded as one of Hollywood’s most notable and successful performers. He has since made several film and television appearances. According to estimates, Benjamin’s net worth will be comparable to Denisha Dvorakova in 2022, at around $5 million. Dan for Mayor, Less Than Kind, JPod, Love By Chance, Battlestar Galactica, Diamonds, CBS Flashpoint, Bitten, Lost Girl, The Vampire Diaries, Combat Hospital, and WB’s Smallville are just a few of the acting roles the father of two has held. He is also well-known for his roles in Hallmark Channel films including Love by Chance and Falling for Vermont.

Ayres also began production on The Good Doctor in 2021, The Chronicle Mysteries: The Wrong Man in 2022, and Detention Adventure in 2023. In each of these projects, he performed the roles of Wyatt, Drew Godfrey, and Bruno Black. Ayres’ next projects include Don’t Hang Up, in which he portrays Officer Halton, and an untitled “The Bad Seed”/Lifetime sequel, in which he will play Robert Costa.

Complete list of Benjamin Ayres Hallmark Movies

Premiere DateHallmark Movies name Prime Video/ DVD link
January 12, 2024
True Justice: Family TiesCast- Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres
December 21, 2023Miracle in Bethlehem, PA (MoC) (HD)Cast- Laura Vandervoort and Benjamin Ayres
October 14, 2023Field Day (FiL)Rachel Boston and Benjamin Ayres
November 19, 2022Long Lost ChristmasCast- Benjamin Ayres, Taylor Cole
June 12, 2022Color My World With LoveNot Available
October 22, 2021You, Me & the Christmas Trees (CtC)Watch on Prime, Buy DVD
February 21, 2021Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to DeathWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
October 31, 2020Cranberry Christmas (MoC)Watch on Prime, Buy DVD
November 07, 2019A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas (MoC)Watch on Prime, Buy DVD
August 25, 2019Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep EndWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
March 03, 2019Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that BindWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
February 24, 2019Chronicle Mysteries: The Wrong ManWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
February 17, 2019Chronicle Mysteries: RecoveredWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
September 23, 2017Falling for VermontWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
June 04, 2017Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding MysteryNot Available
April 16, 2016Love by ChanceWatch on Prime, Buy DVD
  • Benjamin Ayres works in the Hallmark Mystery Movie Miracle in Bethlehem, PA: The story is about- Mary Ann Brubeck is a successful and independent woman. Right before Christmas, she decides to adopt a baby girl and raise her alone. But because of bad weather, they get stuck in Bethlehem, PA for the holidays. They try to find a place to stay, but all the inns are full. The only option left is to stay with Joe, the brother of the innkeeper. Joe is a typical single guy who lives in a house that’s a bit messy. Read More
  • Benjamin Ayres works as Dan Aldridge in the Hallmark movie Field Day – The story about When three moms from contrasting social circles are thrust together, the stage is set for a remarkable clash of backgrounds, personalities, and parenting philosophies. Their mission: plan the ultimate “field day” for their little ones at Harmonyville Elementary.

Benjamin Ayres Films and Television Shows List:

Film:

YearFilmsWorked As
2022Don’t Hang UpOfficer Haltonf
2019Canadian StrainLuke
2019Lie ExposedGregg
2018BirdlandCalvin
2016UnlessArthur Springer
2016A Sunday Kind of LoveMark
2015American Riot (short film)Warden Montgomery
2014What an IdiotZane
2014Death Do Us PartDerrick Harris
2013Home Stuff (Short Film)
2013The Golden Ticket (Short Film)Dooley
2013Cottage CountryDov Rosenberg
2012CharlieOfficer Benson
2012Dead Before DawnGriffith Galloway
2010Lullaby for PiSonny
2009Scott’s Land (Short Film)Helix
2009A Gun to the HeadDwayne
2007Good Luck ChuckGroomsman
2007Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferGuard #1
2007NumbBrad
2004Desolation: A ComedyFred the Cop
2002SummerJake

Television:

YearTitleWorked As
2022The Bad Seed Returns (TV Movie)Robert Costa
2022The Kids In The Hall (TV Series)Blank Face
2021Family Law (Tv Series)Ben Cohen
2021The Good Doctor (Tv Series)Wyatt
2020Private Eye (Tv Series)Professor Dan  Bryan
2019Best Intentions (Tv Movie)Jack Mayhan
2018Frankie Drake Mysteries(TV Series)Ben Seller
2018Suits (TV Series)Gavin Andrews
2018-2020Burden of Truth (TV Series)Alan Christie
2017Yellow (Tv Movie)Husband
2017Past Malice( Tv Mini Series)Will
2014-2016Bitten (TV Series)Jorge Sorrentino
2015Vox (Tv Movie)Cal Hollister
2015Schitt’s CreekGrant
2014Rookie Blue (TV Series)Geno Jones
2014Seed (TV Series)Frank Dacosta
2014Working The Engels (TV Series)Dennis Karinsky
2013Lost Girl (TV Series)Eddy
2013His Turn (Tv Movie)Buck Bolan
2012–2017Saving Hope (TV Series)Dr. Zach Miller
201112 Dates of Christmas (Tv Movie)Jack Evans
2011Insecurity (TV Series)Cal Thampson
2011Flashpoint (TV Series)Decklan Pownell
2011Reel Love (Tv Movie)Bobby Calgrove
2011Combat Hospital (TV Series)Lt. Christian Bettany
2009Less Than KindEric Blake
2009Dan for MayorMike Norman
2009MistressesCarter Blackwell
2009The Vampire DiariesMr. William Tanner
2008Diamonds (Tv Movie)Steve Dyson
2008Impact (Tv Mini Series)Bob Pierce
2008Psych (TV Series)Howie Tolkin
2008jPod (TV Series)Casper Jasperson
2007Smallville (TV Series)Jason Bartlett
2007The L Word (TV Series)Lorenzo
2007Termination Point (Tv Movie)Officer Dunbar
2007Blue Smoke (Tv Movie)Hugh
2006Holiday in Handcuffs (Tv Movie)Nick

Director:

YearTitle
2015The Knot (Short Film)
2009Scott’s Land (Short Film)

Writer:

YearTitle
2015The Knot (Short Film)
2009Scott’s Land (Short Film)

Facts:

  • Canadian native Benjamin Ayres was raised in Kamloops, British Columbia.
  • Benjamin James Ayres is his real name from birth.
  • Boris Karloff’s distant relative is Benjamin.
  • Michele Lonsdale Smith served as Benjamin’s mentor when he was a student at The Lyric School of Acting.
  • He is a Capricorn by birth sign.

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