William Benson (actor)
Nigerian actor, playwright, and producer
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William Benson (born March 25, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, theatre director, playwright and producer. He is best known for his role as Efe on Kemi Adetiba’s Netflix tv show To Kill a Monkey.[1] [2] One of his films, Ajoche, was premiered on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151).[3]
March 25, 1970
William Benson | |
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| Born | William Benson March 25, 1970 Lagos |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Filmmaking |
| Known for | Acting |
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Early life and education
He had his secondary school education at Apapa Senior High School and obtained West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).[4] He is a graduate of English Language and Literature from the University of Lagos.[5]
Filmography
William is regarded as a celebrated notable actor.[6][7] He was also described as “frequently cast in intense, emotionally charged roles, leaders, anti-heroes, and historical figures, making him a go-to performer for prestige dramas and epics.” He featured in:
- The Fire and the Moth (2025) as Teriba Bello
- Osamede (2025)
- Dead Tide (2025)
- To Kill a Monkey (2025)[8][9] as Efe
- All's Fair in Love (2024)
- House of Ga'a (2024) as Gbagi
- A Green Fever (2023) as Colonel Bashiru
- Obara’M (2022)
- Crime and Justice Lagos (2022) as Femi Biboye
- Flawsome (2022) as Inspector Kazeem
- Love Is War (2019) as Tunde Aina
- The Herbert Macaulay Affair (2019)[10]