Portrait of Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah

Bio: Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (April 15, 1958 - December 7, 2023) was a British writer, dub poet and Rastafarian. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008
Born: Tue, Apr 15 1958
Birthplace: Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK

Death: Thu, Dec 07 2023
Benjamin Zephaniah is 65 years old
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Poster of Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
Benjamin Zephaniah would have been no older than
65 in Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 2024
Poster of Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
Benjamin Zephaniah was
62 in Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 24 2020
Poster of Making the Connection
Making the Connection
Benjamin Zephaniah was
52 in Making the Connection
as 'Himself'.
Tue, May 18 2010
Poster of A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah
A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah was
47 in A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 08 2005
Poster of Mad Dogs
Mad Dogs
Benjamin Zephaniah was
44 in Mad Dogs
as 'Poet'.
Thu, Dec 05 2002
Poster of I Bring You Frankincense
I Bring You Frankincense
Benjamin Zephaniah was
38 in I Bring You Frankincense
as 'Richard's father'.
Sat, Nov 23 1996
Poster of Truth or Dairy
Truth or Dairy
Benjamin Zephaniah was
35 in Truth or Dairy
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Dread Poets' Society
Dread Poets' Society
Benjamin Zephaniah was
34 in Dread Poets' Society
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Farendj
Farendj
Benjamin Zephaniah was
31 in Farendj
as 'Moses'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Didn't You Kill My Brother?
Benjamin Zephaniah was
29 in Didn't You Kill My Brother?
as 'Rufus'.
Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile
Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile
Benjamin Zephaniah was
29 in Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile
as 'Street Corner Poet 1'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Who Killed Colin Roach?
Who Killed Colin Roach?
Benjamin Zephaniah was
24 in Who Killed Colin Roach?
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Benjamin Zephaniah - Pen Rhythm Poet
Benjamin Zephaniah - Pen Rhythm Poet
Benjamin Zephaniah was
24 in Benjamin Zephaniah - Pen Rhythm Poet
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 04 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Life & Rhymes
Life & Rhymes
Benjamin Zephaniah was
62+ in Life & Rhymes
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 2020
Poster of The Big Narstie Show
The Big Narstie Show
Benjamin Zephaniah was
60+ in The Big Narstie Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Benjamin Zephaniah was
59+ in Frankie Boyle's New World Order
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 08 2017
Poster of Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Benjamin Zephaniah was
55+ in Peaky Blinders
as 'Jeremiah Jesus'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 2013
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Benjamin Zephaniah was
53+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of The Big Questions
The Big Questions
Benjamin Zephaniah was
49+ in The Big Questions
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of QI
QI
Benjamin Zephaniah was
45+ in QI
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Benjamin Zephaniah was
39+ in Parkinson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Benjamin Zephaniah was
24+ in The Comic Strip Presents...
as 'Rufus'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Question Time
Question Time
Benjamin Zephaniah was
21+ in Question Time
as 'Self - Panellist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1979