Ben Anderson

Birthplace

Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Ben Anderson (born 1974) is a British journalist, war correspondent, television reporter, and writer. He is particularly known for his coverage of the 2001–2021 War in Afghanistan, including the films This Is What Winning Looks Like, The Battle for Marjah, and Mission Accomplished? The Secret of Helmand. He has reported on numerous other controversial locations, including North Korea, Iran, and Guantanamo Bay. He has received awards for his work, including an Emmy in 2016 and the Foreign Press Award.