Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.[2]
Benjamin | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. Benjamin (1965-05-17) 17 May 1965 (age 57)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Benjamin made his acting debut through Cheran's Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of Vadivelu's character.[3][4]
Benjamin had a career breakthrough with Cheran's Autograph (2004) where he played the childhood friend of the lead character who assists him in his search for his former lovers. The success of the film led to his first lead comedy role in Thirupaachi (2005), as the friend of Vijay's character.[5][6][7][8]
In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.[9][10][11]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Sudalaimuthu's brother-in-law | |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Perumal | |
| 2003 | Saamy | Kudai repair | |
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Theatre artiste | |
| 2004 | Autograph | Oolamookkan Subramani | |
| 2004 | Arul | Arul's friend | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Pickpocket | |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Kannappan | |
| 2005 | Ayya | Monkey owner | |
| 2006 | Thirupathi | ||
| 2007 | Sivi | ||
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Railway guard | |
| 2011 | Venghai | Selvam's friend | |
| 2019 | Miga Miga Avasaram | Marimuthu | |
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Head constable | |
| 2022 | Saayam | ||
| 2022 | 4554 |