Bio
Ben Mingay is an Australian actor best known for his starring role as Fergus "Buzz" Graham in the final season of the television sitcom Packed to the Rafters, in 2013.
A well-established theatre actor, Packed to the Rafters was his first big TV break. Growing up, Ben was singing in rock bands and working in construction in his home town of Newcastle and it was his girlfriend at the time who influenced Ben's move into theatre when she suggested he audition for a scholarship with Opera Voice.
He trained while part time still working in construction but as he was about to commence the scholarship, he got into the musical, Hair.
After Hair, Ben went on to appear in musical theatre productions of Jersey Boys, Dirty Dancing, South Pacific and An Officer And A Gentleman.
With his experience in the theatre, Ben joined Rafters as Buzz, a sparky who works with Dave.
Outside of acting, Ben is also a certified fire breather and stunt driver. He likes playing his guitar and riding motorbikes.