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Ben Cross, ‘Chariots of Fire’ and ‘Star Trek’ Actor, Dies at 72

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The veteran screen and stage star died Tuesday in Vienna following a short illness.

Ben Cross, best known for his portrayal of British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in “Chariots of Fire” and Sarek in the 2009 “Star Trek” reboot, died on Aug. 18. He was 72.

His career took a turn at age 22, when he was accepted into London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Cross graduated with the acting school’s prestigious Vanbrugh prize for performance of the year and made his screen debut on a 1976 World War II thriller “A Bridge Too Far.” Cross picked up several screen projects including BBC drama “The Citadel,” HBO spy film “Steal the Sky” and NBC miniseries “Twist of Fate.” He also made onstage appearances in John Guare’s play “Lydia Breeze” and the revival of “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.”

 

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