Benjamin Wainwright (actor)

Benjamin Wainwright
Alma mater	University of Leeds Guildhall School of Music and Drama [1]
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2017–present

Benjamin Wainwright is an English actor.

Career

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. ^{[9] [10]}

Partial filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017	Holby City	Jamie
2018	Unforgotten	Ed
2018	The Conductor	Frank Thomson
2019	Endeavour	Adam Drake	as Ben Wainwright
2019	World on Fire	Randy
2022	The Split	Rory
2022	The Sandman	Tavern Visitor
2022	Gangs of London	Raphael
2024	Halo	Gunnery Sargent Boone
2024	Belgravia: The Next Chapter	Frederick Trenchard	Lead role
2024	The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim	Haleth	Voice role
TBA	Maigret	Jules Maigret	Lead role

References

1. "Benjamin Wainwright" (PDF). Hamilton Hodell. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
2. Butler, Karen (14 January 2024). "'Belgravia': Harriet Slater, Benjamin Wainwright discuss romance in claustrophobic society". upi.com. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
3. 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.
4. Massoto, Erick (15 November 2023). "Secrets and Family Drama Threaten New Love in First 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
5. Shaw, Angel (Jan 17, 2024). "Belgravia: The Next Chapter Cast & Character Guide". Screen Rant. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
6. 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.
7. Sarrubbia, Stefania (25 August 2023). "New Lord of the Rings movie faces release date delay". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
8. Ramos Bechara, Diego (10 September 2024). "Benjamin Wainwright to Star in Detective Series 'Maigret' From Playground for PBS' 'Masterpiece'". Variety. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
9. 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.
10. Porter, Rick (10 September 2024). "PBS' 'Masterpiece' Books 'Maigret' Mystery Series". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 September 2024.