Acting
Floella Benjamin
Born 1949-09-23
Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Department: Acting
Biography
Floella Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, OBE, DL is a Trinidadian-British actress, author, television presenter, singer, businesswoman and politician. She is known as presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away and Fast Forward
Known For
Prominent works featuring Floella Benjamin
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Run Fatboy Run
2007
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Rendition
2007
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TV
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Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
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TV
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Play for Today
1970
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TV
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The One Show
2006
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TV
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Crown Court
1972
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TV
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The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
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TV
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Bergerac
1981
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Great British Menu
2006
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TV
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Angels
1975
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (28 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani | Self - Interviewed Guest | TV Series | 2024 | |
 | Kids' TV: The Surprising Story | Self (archive footage) | Movie | 2022 |
 | The Sarah Jane Adventures | Professor Rivers | TV Series | 2007 |
 | Rendition | CIA Staffer | Movie | 2007 |
 | Run Fatboy Run | Libby's Mum | Movie | 2007 |
 | The One Show | Self | TV Series | 2006 |
 | The Line of Beauty | Mrs Charles | TV Series | 2006 |
 | Great British Menu | Self - Guest Judge | TV Series | 2006 |
 | Coming To England | Teacher | Movie | 2003 |
 | Fetch the Vet | Kara (voice) | TV Series | 2000 |
 | Ready, Steady, Cook | Self - Contestant | TV Series | 1994 |
| Daytime Live | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1987 | |
 | Fast Forward | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1984 |
 | Nursery Rhymes | narrator | Movie | 1982 |
 | Bergerac | Juniper | TV Series | 1981 |
 | A Hole in Babylon | Norma | Movie | 1979 |
 | Waterloo Sunset | Marie-Louise | Movie | 1979 |
 | Strangers | Rosy Baker | TV Series | 1978 |
 | Mixed Blessings | Karen | TV Series | 1978 |
| Send in the Girls | Melody | TV Series | 1978 | |
 | Black Joy | Miriam | Movie | 1977 |
 | I Don't Want to Be Born | First Nurse | Movie | 1976 |
 | Angels | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Floater | Solicitor's clerk | Movie | 1975 |
 | Crown Court | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1972 |
 | Play for Today | Solicitor's Clerk | TV Series | 1970 |
 | Play School | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1964 |
 | Dixon of Dock Green | Mrs. Dallas | TV Series | 1955 |