William Benson
Biography
William Benson is a Nigerian actor, playwright, and filmmaker whose career spans over three decades across theatre, television, and film. He began his journey in the performing arts with stage and radio drama in the early 1990s before formally studying English Language and Literature at the University of Lagos.
Benson gained widespread recognition for his commanding role as General Apeh in the hit TV series "Ajoche," and has since appeared in films such as "The Herbert Macaulay Affair," "Obara’M," "Love is War," "Cordelia," and Netflix’s "To Kill a Monkey," where he played the chilling antagonist, Efemini.
Renowned for his depth, range, and theatrical grounding, Benson is a respected figure in Nollywood, known for portraying layered characters with emotional intensity and authenticity.
Personal Info
Male
Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigeria
Biography
William Benson is a Nigerian actor, playwright, and filmmaker whose career spans over three decades across theatre, television, and film. He began his journey in the performing arts with stage and radio drama in the early 1990s before formally studying English Language and Literature at the University of Lagos.
Benson gained widespread recognition for his commanding role as General Apeh in the hit TV series "Ajoche," and has since appeared in films such as "The Herbert Macaulay Affair," "Obara’M," "Love is War," "Cordelia," and Netflix’s "To Kill a Monkey," where he played the chilling antagonist, Efemini.
Renowned for his depth, range, and theatrical grounding, Benson is a respected figure in Nollywood, known for portraying layered characters with emotional intensity and authenticity.
