Scott Speedman
Actor in 'Felicity' and 'Animal Kingdom'
Born
September 1st, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Canada
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This individual was an English-Canadian actor who gained recognition for his role as Ben Covington in the television series 'Felicity'. In addition to television, significant contributions were made to film, including a prominent role in 'Underworld' and later a notable performance in the series 'Animal Kingdom'.
Portrayed Ben Covington in 'Felicity'
Starred as Michael Corvin in 'Underworld'
Featured in 'Animal Kingdom' as Barry 'Baz' Wheeler
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