Quick Facts
Born:
1997-09-19
Birthplace:
London, England
Credits:
16 Total Roles
Preston Nyman
Acting
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Biography
Preston Nyman (b. 1997, London) is a British actor and comedian, son of Andy Nyman. Best known as the voice of Ben Elf in Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009–2013), he has since appeared in films like Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) and Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), TV series including A Small Light and Catch-22, and theatre. He also performed stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe at age 14, becoming one of its youngest solo performers.
Known For
Mr. Bean's Holiday
Boy with Train
Mufasa: The Lion King
Zazu (voice)
Penelope
Boy Pupil
Ghost Stories
Bar Mitzvah Guest
Crooked House
Eustace Leonides
Run Fatboy Run
Boating Boy (uncredited)
Catch-22
Lieutenant Newman
A Small Light
Kuno Van Der Horst
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King MOVIE | Zazu (voice) |
| 2023 | A Small Light TV | Kuno Van Der Horst |
| 2021 | Ridley Road TV | Jeremy Klein |
| 2020 | Stars in the House TV | Self |
| 2019 | Catch-22 TV | Lieutenant Newman |
| 2018 | Ghost Stories MOVIE | Bar Mitzvah Guest |
| 2017 | Crooked House MOVIE | Eustace Leonides |
| 2017 | This Country TV | 'Weak' Nathan Kay |
| 2013 | The Egg Trick MOVIE | Andrew |
| 2009 | Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom TV | Ben |