Quick Facts
Born:
1949-09-23
Birthplace:
Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Credits:
27 Total Roles
Floella Benjamin
Acting
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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
Run Fatboy Run
Libby's Mum
Rendition
CIA Staffer
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Professor Rivers
The One Show
Self
I Don't Want to Be Born
First Nurse
The Line of Beauty
Mrs Charles
Bergerac
Juniper
Play for Today
Solicitor's Clerk
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani TV | Self - Interviewed Guest |
| 2022 | Kids' TV: The Surprising Story MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | The Sarah Jane Adventures TV | Professor Rivers |
| 2007 | Rendition MOVIE | CIA Staffer |
| 2007 | Run Fatboy Run MOVIE | Libby's Mum |
| 2006 | The One Show TV | Self |
| 2006 | The Line of Beauty TV | Mrs Charles |
| 2006 | Great British Menu TV | Self - Guest Judge |
| 2003 | Coming To England MOVIE | Teacher |
| 2000 | Fetch the Vet TV | Kara (voice) |