 Benward's acting career started when he landed a role in the film "We Were Soldiers" as David Moore in 2002.His success grew in 2006, when he played Billy Forrester in the movie "How to Eat Fried Worms", which he won a Young Artist Award for in the category of Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film.He also played 14 year old Charlie Tuttle in the movie from Disney Channel "Minutemen", the 14 year old Alan in "Dear John", and the little boy who helps the abused girl in the music video "Concrete Angel" by Martina McBride.