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Benjamin Wainwright | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Benjamin Wainwright is an English actor.
Career
[edit]He played the lead role of Frederick Trenchard in Julian Fellowes period-drama Belgravia: The Next Chapter in 2024.[2][3] His credits also include Gangs of London, and BBC One series' World on Fire and The Split.[4][5][6]
He has a voice role in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.[7][8] In September 2024, he started production in the title role of an adaptation of Maigret for PBS Masterpiece, based on Georges Simenon’s novels about Jules Maigret, a chief inspector for the Paris police. It has now been released on Masterpiece Theater in the US, with Wainwright filming a second series in 2026.[9][10][11]
Partial filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Quiet Passion | Young Austin Dickerson | |
| 2017 | Holby City | Jamie | Episode: "The Hangover" |
| 2018 | Unforgotten | Ed | Series 3, Episode 1 |
| 2018 | The Conductor | Frank Thomson | |
| 2019 | Endeavour | Adam Drake | Episode: "Apollo", as Ben Wainwright |
| 2019 | World on Fire | Randy | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | The Split | Rory | Series 3, Episode 4 |
| 2022 | The Sandman | Tavern Visitor | Episode: "The Sound of Her Wings" |
| 2022 | Gangs of London | Raphael | Series 2, Episode 7 |
| 2024 | Halo | Gunnery Sargent Boone | Episode: "Sanctuary" |
| 2024 | Belgravia: The Next Chapter | Frederick Trenchard | Lead role; 8 episodes |
| 2024 | The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Haleth | Voice role |
| 2025–present | Maigret | Jules Maigret | Lead role; 6 episodes |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Benjamin Wainwright" (PDF). Hamilton Hodell. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ↑ Butler, Karen (14 January 2024). "'Belgravia': Harriet Slater, Benjamin Wainwright discuss romance in claustrophobic society". upi.com. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Baugher, Lucy (10 January 2024). "The Stars of 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' on Building the Show's Central Love Story". Telly Visions. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Massoto, Erick (15 November 2023). "Secrets and Family Drama Threaten New Love in First 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Shaw, Angel (Jan 17, 2024). "Belgravia: The Next Chapter Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (March 8, 2023). "'Belgravia: The Next Chapter': Harriet Slater, Ben Wainwright, Elaine Cassidy Among 9 Cast In Julian Fellowes' MGM+ Sequel Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Sarrubbia, Stefania (25 August 2023). "New Lord of the Rings movie faces release date delay". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Ramos Bechara, Diego (10 September 2024). "Benjamin Wainwright to Star in Detective Series 'Maigret' From Playground for PBS' 'Masterpiece'". Variety. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Goldbart, Max (September 10, 2024). "'Maigret' TV Adaptation Lands At PBS Masterpiece Starring 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter's Benjamin Wainwright & Stefanie Martini". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (10 September 2024). "PBS' 'Masterpiece' Books 'Maigret' Mystery Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Whittock, Jesse (April 16, 2026). "'Maigret' Renewed For Season 2 At PBS Masterpiece". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 April 2026.
