Benjamin Ayres Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Daughter, Wife, Movies, Awards

Benjamin James Ayres is a Canadian actor, writer, and director who gained widespread recognition for his role as Casper “Cancer Cowboy” Jesperson in the cult hit series jPod.

He further solidified his reputation by portraying Dr. Zach Miller on the medical drama Saving Hope.

Profile

• Full name: Benjamin James Ayres
• Date of birth: January 19, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
• State of origin: British Columbia
• Nationality: Canadian
• Profession: Actor, writer, director
• Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)  
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Brother Matthew Ayres  
• Spouse: Erin Ayres (married July 12, 2008)  
• Children: Two daughters  
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Benjamin James Ayres is now 48 years old. He was born on January 19, 1977, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up alongside his brother Matthew Ayres, although little else is publicly known about his parents.

During high school, Ayres participated in musicals and Shakespeare productions, and learned both directing and editing before briefly travelling abroad as a backpacker. Upon returning to Canada at age 22, he moved to Vancouver and trained at the Lyric School of Acting under Michele Lonsdale Smith.

Personal Life

Benjamin Ayres married Erin Ayres (formerly Erin Hayes), a digital marketer and storyteller, on July 12, 2008, in a private ceremony. The couple has two daughters, although they keep their names and birthdates private.

Career

Ayres launched his career in 2002 with a role as a guard on the series Jeremiah. Over the next few years, he appeared in shows like Stargate SG-1, The Collector, Battlestar Galactica, and Smallville.

In 2008, he starred as Casper Jesperson in CBC’s jPod, playing a chain-smoking, death-preoccupied character that quickly became a cult favourite. He followed up with roles in Psych, The Vampire Diaries, and Canada’s Dan for Mayor.

He also acted in Less Than Kind, earning award nominations. From 2012 to 2017, he portrayed Dr. Zach Miller on the Canadian television series Saving Hope, appearing in 83 episodes and gaining recognition in both the Canadian and U.S. markets.

Following that, Ayres featured in shows such as Bitten, Suits, Burden of Truth, Detention Adventure, and Hallmark productions like Falling for Vermont, You, Me & the Christmas Trees, and True Justice: Family Ties.

His film roles include Cottage Country (2013), American Riot (2015), and Don’t Hang Up (2022). He has also created and directed short works, such as Scott’s Land in 2009.

Awards and Nominations

• 2008: Leo Awards – Best Supporting Male in a Dramatic Series (jPod) – nominated
• 2010: Gemini Award – Best Comedy Program or Series (Dan for Mayor) – nominated
• 201: Canadian Comedy Awards – Best Ensemble Performance in Television (Dan for Mayor) – nominated
• 2012: Leo Awards – Best Performance by a Male in a Comedy Series (Less Than Kind) – nominated
• 2013: Canadian Screen Awards – Best Performance by a Male in a Comedy Series (Less Than Kind) – nominated  

Net worth

Benjamin Ayres is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $5 million, earned primarily through his extensive work in television.

Social Media

• Instagram: N/A
• Twitter/X: @benjaminayres  

Filmography

• Summer (2002)
• Quietanzato (2003)
• Spare Change (2004)
• Desolation: A Comedy (2004)
• Crazy Late (2005)
• Numb (2007)
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
• Good Luck Chuck (2007)
• A Gun to the Head (2009)
• Lullaby for Pi (2010)
• Dead Before Dawn (2012)
• Charlie (2012)
• Cottage Country (2013)
• Death Do Us Part (2014)
• What an Idiot (2014)
• American Riot (2015)
• A Sunday Kind of Love (2016)
• Unless (2016)
• Birdland (2018)
• Canadian Strain (2019)
• Lie Exposed (2019)
• Don’t Hang Up (2022)
• Jeremiah (2002)
• Stargate SG‑1 (2003)
• The Collector (2004)
• Da Vinci’s Inquest (2004)