Benjamin Angus McWhirter
Ayr,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a skilled writer, actor, and voice actor with experience spanning roles in scriptwriting, stage performance, and voice acting. Notable achievements include; extensive work with the American webseries 'hurt.' which lead to multiple awards and nominations, authoring 'Undead Ed!', performing as one of the lead actors, and being nominated for an RTS award in the animation category for my voice work; I am now seeking creative opportunities to further contribute to storytelling and performance arts. My focus as a writer and actor is the want and need for more Scottish based media, focused and set in Scotland using Scottish talent. Growing up on the Isle of Lewis and spending my formative years in Fort William and spending the time between Ayr and Glasgow during university has widened my range of Scottish based storytelling and I feel I could make a real impact onto putting Scotland on the map for being what it is; a haven for artists.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Creator/Writer
House Measures
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2025.08 - 2026.05
- Currently working on a TV show focusing on the lives of Scottish bartenders who look after a small but lively pub on the west coast of Scotland.
- Focused on lived experience as a bartender for six years.
- Lead writer, sourcing plans for funding and plans for pre production to start in summer of 2026.
Co-Creator/Head Writer
A Different Shade of Hurt (SparkkTV)
Ayr
2023.08 - 2026.05
- Co-created and headed writing for A Different Shade of Hurt (SparrkTV), collaborating with the original creator to rework existing characters into a new show while developing more mature plotlines
- Navigated time zones and coordinated assets to meet deadlines for both announcements and pre-production activities
Writer in residence
Dog Ate Cake
Ayr
2020.09 - 2026.05
- Collaborated with renowned contributors, including Dr. Henry Bell (Orange Tree Theatre) and Dr. Catriona Fallows (Associate of People's Palace Project), to develop creative writing and dramatic projects at the University of the West of Scotland, blending academic insight with practical performance outputs inspired by Shakespeare's works.
Actor/Director's Assistant
Screaming! Laughing! Crying!
Ayr
2025.09 - 2026.04
- Conducted extensive research to develop original characters with historical context, enhancing the authenticity and depth of a modern clown show.
- Supported the production by contributing to movement-based acting, prop work, dance, and cabaret-style performance.
Voice actor
A Wee Knights Adventure
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2024.10 - 2025.03
- Provided voice acting for multiple roles with a focus on versatility and high-quality performance, contributing to collaborative efforts alongside other actors.
- Nominated for an RTS award in the animation category, leading to increased recognition and subsequent offers of voice work within the industry.
Writer/Actor
Undead Ed!
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Authored the script for the play 'Undead Ed!', showcasing exceptional creative writing skills, time management, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
- Performed as the lead actor while assisting with backstage coordination, demonstrating versatility in acting, audience engagement, and effective collaboration to bring a cohesive production to fruition.
Producer/Script Supervisor/Writer
hurt. (webseries)
Ayr, South Ayrshire
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Led the writing team as Script Supervisor and Head Writer for the web series 'hurt.', contributing to its success as the most-watched show on 'Spark TV' with multiple award nominations and wins. Promoted to Head Writer for 'special episodes' overseeing multiple projects with deadlines and promoted to Co-Writer for season two, demonstrating creative storytelling expertise and leadership in content development.
- Conducted extensive research on addiction and adolescent mental health, collaborating with practitioners to ensure accurate, sensitive, and informative narratives. Completed multiple weeks of pre-production script rewrites to refine storylines while maintaining cultural sensitivity and authenticity.
Education
BA (Hons) - Performance
University of the West of Scotland
2022.09 - 2026.05
Advanced Higher and Highers - undefined
The Nicolson Institute
Isle Of Lewis 2016.04 - 2020.03
Skills
- English (fluent), Scots Gaelic (conversational), French (conversational)
About me.
I have been an avid storyteller since I was young with a focus on Scottish based stories due to living across both the Highlands and primarily the Islands., In my free time my hobbies include poetry, pottery making and Dungeons and Dragons.
Awards and nominations
hurt., Chatham-Kent, Best Web Series- Winner 2022, Mindfield Film Awards Albuquerque, A Wee Knights Adventure, Royal Television Society, Best animation- Nominee 2024, Best Pilot/Web series- Diamond award, Rose Prisma Independent Film Awards, Best Series- Nominee
Portfolio
Scripts Authored.
Timeline
Actor/Director's Assistant
Screaming! Laughing! Crying!
2025.09 - 2026.04
Creator/Writer
House Measures
2025.08 - 2026.05
Voice actor
A Wee Knights Adventure
2024.10 - 2025.03
Writer/Actor
Undead Ed!
2024.09 - 2024.12
Co-Creator/Head Writer
A Different Shade of Hurt (SparkkTV)
2023.08 - 2026.05
BA (Hons) - Performance
University of the West of Scotland
2022.09 - 2026.05
Producer/Script Supervisor/Writer
hurt. (webseries)
2022.01 - 2022.08
Writer in residence
Dog Ate Cake
2020.09 - 2026.05
Advanced Higher and Highers - undefined
The Nicolson Institute
2016.04 - 2020.03