
Benjamin Zephaniah
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 15, 1958
- Died
- December 7, 2023
- Birthplace
- Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (April 15, 1958 - December 7, 2023) was a British writer, dub poet and Rastafarian. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008.
Filmography

Peaky Blinders: Rambert’s The Redemption of Thomas Shelby 2024
as Narrator

Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World 2020
as Self
- Making the Connection
Making the Connection 2010
as Himself
- PS Your Mystery Sender
PS Your Mystery Sender 2010
Actor

A Picture of Birmingham, by Benjamin Zephaniah 2005
as Self, Writer

Mad Dogs 2002
as Poet

I Bring You Frankincense 1996
as Richard's father

Truth or Dairy 1994
as Self

Dread Poets' Society 1992
as Self, Writer

Farendj 1991
as Moses

Didn't You Kill My Brother? 1988
as Rufus

Time and Judgement: A Diary of a 400 Year Exile 1988
as Street Corner Poet 1

Language is the Key 1985
as Himself

Who Killed Colin Roach? 1983
Actor

Benjamin Zephaniah | Pen Rhythm Poet 1982
as Self, Music
Credits from TMDB.