Benjamin Wainwright | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–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 2024.23 His credits also include Gangs of London, and BBC One series' World on Fire and The Split.456
He has a voice role in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.78 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 2026.91011
Partial filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Quiet Passion | Young Austin Dickerson | |
| 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 |
| 2025 | Maigret | Jules Maigret | Lead role |
References
References
- "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.