Benjamin (actor)
Benjamin | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. Benjamin 17 May 1965[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.
Career
Benjamin made his acting debut through Cheran's Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of Vadivelu's character.
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.[2][3][4]
In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.[5][6]
Filmography
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Sudalaimuthu's brother-in-law | |
| 2001 | Sri Raja Rajeshwari | ||
| 2002 | Ivan | ||
| Run | |||
| Bagavathi | Perumal | ||
| Kadhal Azhivathillai | College student | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Villager | |
| Pallavan | Bus driver | ||
| 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 | ||
| Jananam | |||
| 2005 | Devathaiyai Kanden | ||
| Thirupaachi | Kannappan | ||
| Ayya | Monkey owner | ||
| Kicha Vayasu 16 | |||
| 2006 | Thirupathi | ||
| Kai Vandha Kalai | |||
| 2007 | Veerasamy | ||
| Achacho | Ice cream seller | ||
| Thullal | Subramani | ||
| Ennai Paar Yogam Varum | Jaga's sidekick | ||
| Maamadurai | |||
| Sivi | |||
| Machakaaran | |||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | ||
| Valluvan Vasuki | |||
| Theekuchi | |||
| 2010 | Tamizh 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 | ||
| Ethu Unakku Thevaya | |||
| 2025 | Thotram |
- Television
- Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu
- Ramany vs Ramany
- Aindham Vedham as Dharmakartha
References
- ^ "K. Benjamin - membership". Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Comedian Benjamin Seeks Financial Aid From Fans For Medical Treatment". dtNext.in. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020.