Derek Andrew Hay, professionally known as Ben English, is a British pornographic actor born on August 12, 1964, in England. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches, he entered the adult film industry around 2002, amassing nearly 800 credits as a performer, director, and producer. Renowned for his intense performances and muscular physique, English semi-retired from on-screen work in the late 2000s but made occasional comebacks, such as in Digital Playground's 'Trading Mothers for Daughters' in 2014.
Prior to pornography, Hay worked as a stage manager in London for iconic bands including The Rolling Stones, Queen, and Metallica. In 2000, he founded LA Direct Models, one of the industry's top talent agencies representing high-profile stars.
His achievements include the 2004 XRCO Award for Best New Stud, 2004 AVN Best Male Newcomer, 2009 AVN Best Supporting Actor for 'Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge,' and induction into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2014. He was previously married to adult actress Hannah Harper. In 2024, Hay pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit pandering and perjury related to his agency, receiving a 9-month sentence but serving only 21 days.