Benn Welford

Benn Welford is a highly accomplished actor who honed his skills at NIDA, graduating with a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Acting) in 2007. Benn’s talent shines through in his diverse range of performances across various stage and screen productions. Over the last decade, he has captivated audiences while touring both Australia and internationally with Disney’s renowned production, The Lion King. His incredible versatility was showcased during his extended time with The Lion King, where at different stages he performed in a total of five different lead roles.

Benn’s exceptional skills were showcased in the award-winning play Inside Out, which earned the prestigious Rodney Seaborn Playwright Award. He further demonstrated his prowess in Theatre of Image’s production, The Happy Prince, and Griffin Theatre’s highly acclaimed production, The Distance From Here, directed by John Sheedy. He also made notable contributions to the collaborative effort between Sydney Theatre Company and NIDA in the epic production The Lost Echo, directed by Barrie Kosky.

Benn’s talent extends beyond the stage to the screen, from his appearances in the Comedy Channel mockumentary series, Whatever Happened to That Guy?, on Foxtel, to his role in Network Ten’s telemovie A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, and the ABC’s acclaimed series Crownies.

In addition to his accomplishments as an actor, Benn Welford is also a highly talented voice-over artist. Whether it’s lending his voice to animated characters, narrating captivating stories, or providing voice-overs for commercials and advertisements, Benn’s dextrous vocal instrument adds depth and dimension to his performances.

Throughout his journey as an actor, Benn Welford’s incredible versatility has been strongly showcased, solidifying his position as a true talent in the performing arts industry.