Ben Portelli

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Gender
Male
Age Range
18 - 28
Ethnicity
White, Caucasian, European
Height
183cm
Base Location
Melbourne
Available In
Brisbane, Gold Coast, International, Melbourne, Northern NSW, Perth, Sydney
Skills
Actor, Model
Hair
Brown
Eye
Blue
Memberships
M.E.A.A

Agent

Acting Agent
Ignite Elite Artists

Feature Photo
Ben Portelli
Feature Clip

Credits

2026

Feature Film
Supporting
Empire City
Footloose Productions
Michael Matthews

2025

Short Film
Lead - Dylan
Boys
Sasha Walker
Commercial
Supporting
Nice Spot Campaign
Isuzu
Mitch Kennedy
Photograph / Stills
Hero
MYOB "SOLO"
MYOB
Melissa Cowan

2024

Short Film
Lead
Nate the Driver
Probyn Productions
Rosie Probyn
Television
Supporting
Single, Out
Indie Melbourne Productions
Lee Galea
Short Film
Supporting
CHURN
VCA
Monty Walsh

2023

Commercial
Hero
Sun Cinemas
Spectre Films
Robert Murphy
Short Film
Supporting
Shark Bait
Swinburne University
Charlotte Dobson
Short Film
Supporting
Reflections
Campdog Productions
Raidyn Sputore
Short Film
Lead
Crazy Bitch
VCA
Jim Fenton

2022

Theatre
Eddie
Hurlyburly
16th Street Actors Studio
Iain Sinclair
Short Film
Lead
Gill Tea
JMC Academy
Isabella Fay
Web Series
Nathan
Don’t Lie To Me
Collarts
Ashtyn Mottram / Zoë Victoria

2021

Music Video
Fashionista
Lonely - Tones and I
Visible Studios
Liam Kelly / Nick Kozakis

Training

2025
Jenny Kent
New York Accent Coaching
Voice
2025
Julia Grace
The Greenhouse
Acting
2025
TAFTA
Dave Newman Casting Workshop
Acting
2025
TAFTA
Thea McLeod Masterclass
Acting
2025
Jenny Kent
Norwegian Accent Coaching
Voice
2022 - 2025
Sancia Robinson
Private Self Taping & Auditioning Techniques
Acting
2020 - 2025
Jenny Kent / Matt Furlani
US Accent Coaching
Voice
2022
16th Street Actors Studio
Full Time Program
Acting
2021
Jane Allsop
Private Acting Coaching
Acting
2022
16th Street Actors Studio
Les Chantery Screen Test Masterclass
Acting
2022
16th Street Actors Studio
Combat Intensive - Lyndall Grant
Combat Training
2018
Brave Studios - Lyndelle Green
Scene Study & Script Analysis
Acting
2021
TAFTA
Daisy Hicks - Casting Workshop
Acting
2021
16th Street Actors Studio
Ivana Chubbuck Technique
Acting

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
11
Clothing Size
Male - L
Waist
90cm
Neck
43cm
Chest
97cm
Bust
97cm
Hip
99cm
Natural Accent
Australian
Accents
English, American Standard, Scottish, Western, Southern, Mid Western, Irish, Russian, Brooklyn, Cockney, Australian, Italian, West Coast American, South Western, East Coast American
Hair Length
Shoulder Length
Hair Style
Curly
Sport
Table Tennis, Badminton, Rock Climbing , Netball, Yoga, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Martial Arts, Basketball, Snow Skiing, Abseiling, Body Boarding , Fishing, Aerobics, Pilates, Volleyball, Cricket, Bowls, Archery, AFL Football, Boxing, Baseball, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Skate Boarding, Squash, Soccer, Roller Blading, Golf, Hockey, Surfing, Running
Circus
Stage Combat
Drivers Licences
Car
Professional Skills
Actor, Model

Media

Public Media
3:01
Public Media
1:14
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1:54
Public Media
2:52
Public Media
2:14
Public Media
2:03

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Notes

Ben Portelli combines natural comedic instinct with emotional sensitivity, bringing a contemporary, versatile masculinity to his work. He recently wrapped a supporting role alongside Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell in Empire City, and has appeared in commercials (Isuzu) and independent films. Trained at Melbourne’s 16th Street Actors Studio and continuing private coaching with Julia Grace, Ben has developed a strong technical foundation. His work with dialect coach Jenny Kent has equipped him with a wide and confident accent range. He excels in psychologically complex roles, portraying internal conflict and vulnerability with nuance and authenticity. Alongside his dramatic strengths, he offers a solid physical skill set, including stunt training. Driven, curious, and deeply committed to his craft, Ben is an emerging talent across Australian and international screen. Accents: Standard American, New York, Midwestern (US), Irish, Scandinavian, General and RP British Special Skills: Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Brown Belt) Sport: Tennis, Netball, Basketball, Running Passport: Australian IMDb: https://imdb.me/benportelli Instagram: @benportellii