Sam Benjamin, 1986
Writers · May 15, 1986
Sam Benjamin
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Sam Benjamin is 40 years old, born May 15, 1986 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Sam Benjamin is a British actor and screenwriter born in 1986. He's best known for co-writing, co-producing, and starring in the web series The Few, a story about working-class Londoners with superpowers. Before landing acting roles, Benjamin worked as a bartender in Birkenhead and trained under Patrick Stewart at Drama Studio London. He's appeared in Doctor Who, Peaky Blinders, and Justice League. As a Taurus, Benjamin channels the sign's grounded resilience.
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Biography
Sam Benjamin is a British actor and screenwriter born on 15 May 1986. He first trained at Drama Studio London after taking a summer Shakespeare class with Patrick Stewart, then moved into television, appearing in Andy McNab's Tour of Duty, Little Crackers, and Old Jack's Boat. In 2016, Benjamin co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in The Few alongside Sam Bradford—a web series centred on working-class Londoners who gain superpowers. His television credits expanded to include guest spots on Peaky Blinders, Doctor Who, and The War of the Worlds. He also appeared in Justice League and Zack Snyder's Justice League, though in a small role. In 2020, he played Shapiro in I Am Vengeance: Retaliation, earning a note from Variety for his chemistry with co-star Phoebe Robinson-Galvin. As both screenwriter and actor, Benjamin works across mediums—from scripted television to web series to film. Born under Taurus, his steady creative output reflects the sign's dedication to craft. Prior to acting, he worked as a bartender in Birkenhead, England.
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Before Fame
Before becoming an actor, Sam Benjamin worked as a bartender in Birkenhead, England. While taking a summer training class in Shakespeare taught by Patrick Stewart, he earned a place at Drama Studio London. His early television appearances included small roles in the documentary Andy McNab's Tour of Duty, followed by bit parts in British series Little Crackers and Old Jack's Boat.
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Trivia
- Benjamin trained in Shakespeare under actor Patrick Stewart as part of a summer class before attending Drama Studio London.
- Fans speculated Benjamin's small role in Justice League would lead to him playing Hal Jordan / Green Lantern in future DC films, which Benjamin denied when Zack Snyder's version released.
- He co-wrote and co-produced The Few with Sam Bradford, a web series about superpowered working-class Londoners.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Sam Benjamin extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sam Benjamin?
- Sam Benjamin is 40 years old (born May 15, 1986).
- When is Sam Benjamin's birthday?
- Sam Benjamin was born on May 15, 1986.
- What is Sam Benjamin's zodiac sign?
- Sam Benjamin is a Taurus, born May 15, 1986.
- What is Sam Benjamin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sam Benjamin was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Sam Benjamin from?
- Sam Benjamin is from United Kingdom.
- What does Sam Benjamin do?
- Sam Benjamin is a writer.
- Is Sam Benjamin still alive?
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