Benjamin (actor)
Benjamin | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. Benjamin 17 May 1965[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.
Career[edit]
Benjamin made his acting debut through Cheran's Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of Vadivelu's character.[2][3]
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.[4][5][6][7]
In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.[8][9][10]
Filmography[edit]
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Sudalaimuthu's brother-in-law | |
| 2002 | Run | ||
| Bagavathi | Perumal | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Theatre artiste | |
| Kadhal Sadugudu | |||
| Saamy | Kuppan | ||
| Thennavan | Dada Mani's sidekick | ||
| Sindhamal Sitharamal | |||
| 2004 | Vayasu Pasanga | ||
| Autograph | Oolamookkan Subramani | ||
| Arul | Arul's friend | ||
| Thilak | Arokiya Bhavan hotel worker | ||
| Vasool Raja MBBS | Pickpocket | ||
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | ||
| Thirupaachi | Kannappan | ||
| Ayya | Monkey owner | ||
| Kicha Vayasu 16 | |||
| 2006 | Thirupathi | ||
| Kai Vandha Kalai | |||
| 2007 | Veerasamy | ||
| Thullal | Subramani | ||
| Maamadurai | |||
| Sivi | |||
| Machakaaran | |||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | ||
| Valluvan Vasuki | |||
| Theekuchi | |||
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Railway guard | |
| Maanja Velu | |||
| 2011 | Venghai | Selvam's friend | |
| 2015 | Iridiyam | Police constable | |
| Maharani Kottai | |||
| 2018 | Pakka | Drunkard | |
| 2019 | Vilambaram | ||
| Miga Miga Avasaram | Marimuthu | ||
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Head constable | |
| 2021 | Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu | ||
| Vellai Yaanai | |||
| 2022 | Saayam | ||
| 4554 | |||
| 2023 | Meippada Sei | ||
| 2024 | Kazhu Maram |
- Television
References[edit]
- ^ "K. Benjamin - membership". Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Popular comedian Benjamin seeks help after suffering serious health problem - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 December 2020.
- ^ Palani, Dhiwaharan. ""I Waited 18 Days To Act In That One Scene With Vadivelu" – Benjamin !! | Chennai Memes".
- ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Vijay's Thirupachi begins - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2004.
- ^ "Reel Talk - Whose line is it, anyway?". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 December 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "'Thirupaachi' actor Benjamin seeks financial help for his heart treatment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Thirupachi fame actor Benjamin requests help on video because of this". Behindwoods. 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Comedian Benjamin Seeks Financial Aid From Fans For Medical Treatment". dtNext.in. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020.
