Ben Unwin

Ben Denis Unwin (15 August 1977 – 14 August 2019) was an Australian actor, best known for portraying Jesse McGregor on the television soap opera Home and Away from 1996 until 2000, and again from 2002 to 2005.[1] For his portrayal of Jesse, Unwin was nominated for the Logie Award for Most Popular New Talent in 1997.[2] He was also nominated for a British National Television Award in 1997 for Most Popular Newcomer. Unwin was also a music video director, directing clips for Boy George and Culture Club, he completed a law degree shortly after leaving the show and worked as a senior solicitor in Sydney and then in Newcastle.[3][4]

Ben Unwin
Born	Ben Denis Unwin 15 August 1977 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Died	14 August 2019 (aged 41) Whian Whian State Conservation Area, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation	Actor music video director senior solicitor
Years active	1991–2005 (acting)
Notable work	Home and Away

Unwin was found dead on 14 August 2019, one day shy of his 42nd birthday, at the bottom of Minyon Falls, west of Byron Bay, which, according to the legend of Aboriginal tribes, is "cursed" and has "bad spirits". Police are not treating his death, which was reported on 20 August, as suspicious.[5]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1991	Eggshells	Andrew	Main cast
1993	G.P.	Adam Storey	Episode: "Family Life"
1996–2000, 2002–2005	Home and Away	Jesse McGregor	Main cast; Seasons 9–13, 15–18

References

1. Browne, Rachel (13 February 2005). "TV & Radio". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
2. Browne, Rachel (17 May 1997). "A bolt from the Blue". The Sun-Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
3. "Home and Away hotties – Where are they now?". Woman's Day (20): 38–39. 16 May 2016.
4. "Home And Away Where Are They Now". Mix. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
5. "Home and Away star Ben Unwin dies at age 41". Yahoo Lifestyle. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.

External links

• Ben Unwin at IMDb