Benjamin
Born
K. Benjamin

(1965-05-17) 17 May 1965 (age 58)[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2000-present

Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.[2]

Career

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]

Selected filmography

Films
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 Thullal Subramani
2007 Sivi
2010 Thamizh Padam Railway guard
2010 Maanja Velu
2011 Venghai Selvam's friend
2019 Miga Miga Avasaram Marimuthu
2020 Naadodigal 2 Head constable
2022 Saayam
2022 4554
2023 Meippada Sei
Television

References

  1. ^ "K. Benjamin - membership". Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Tamil film actor robbed; assaulted in Salem". 26 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Popular comedian Benjamin seeks help after suffering serious health problem - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 December 2020.
  4. ^ Palani, Dhiwaharan. ""I Waited 18 Days To Act In That One Scene With Vadivelu" – Benjamin !! | Chennai Memes".
  5. ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Vijay's Thirupachi begins - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2004.
  8. ^ "Reel Talk - Whose line is it, anyway?". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 December 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  9. ^ "'Thirupaachi' actor Benjamin seeks financial help for his heart treatment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  10. ^ "Thirupachi fame actor Benjamin requests help on video because of this". Behindwoods. 17 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Comedian Benjamin Seeks Financial Aid From Fans For Medical Treatment". dtNext.in. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020.

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