Benjamin Bateson

Benjamin Bateson (born Benjamin Andrew Bateson on 9th March 2000 in Bolton, Lancashire) is the child actor who portrayed twins Olivia and Ellie Marsden alongside his sisters Lara and Jessica Bateson in thirteen episodes of Cold Feet between 2000 and 2001.

Whilst his involvement in the programme ended at the end of series four, his sisters would continue to portray the twins in series five.

According to The Bolton News, the trio were Bolton's first millennium triplets and were snapped up by Granada Television for their roles in Cold Feet aged just two months. Their father Andy Bateson was quoted as saying "The cast members are fantastic with them and we are all well looked after. When we were approached by a producer we took time out to think about it. But then we thought it would be a nice experience for us all and we are glad we said yes. The babies are now becoming more aware of being on the show having spent 36 days filming scenes for series three and four. I would have no objections if that's what they wanted [to continue acting]."

Their mother Fiona reported that it once took her up to five hours for her to walk around the Trafford Centre because she was stopped often by fans of the programme who recognised the babies.

Benjamin has had no other credited roles.