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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Benjamin
| image =
| imagesize =
| birth_name = K. Benjamin
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1965|05|17}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nadigarsangam.org/member/k-benjamin/|title=K. Benjamin - membership|accessdate=17 December 2020}}</ref>
| occupation = Actor
| othername =
| years active = 2000-present
| spouse =
| parents =
}}

'''Benjamin''' is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in [[Tamil language]] films in supporting roles.

==Career==
Benjamin made his acting debut through [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]'s ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of [[Vadivelu]]'s character.

Benjamin had a career breakthrough with Cheran's ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'' (2004) where he played the childhood friend of the lead character who assists him in his search for his former lovers. The success of the film led to his first lead comedy role in ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' (2005), as the friend of [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]'s character.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-review-tamil-pclvGfehaddac.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110175348/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-review-tamil-pclvGfehaddac.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 January 2018 |title=Tirupachi |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-review-tamil-pclvGshdhfijj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116165735/http://www.sify.com/movies/tirupachi-review-tamil-pclvGshdhfijj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 November 2016 |title=Tirupachi |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/reeltalk/05reeltalk11th.asp |title=Reel Talk - Whose line is it, anyway? |website=Chennai Online |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051207043152/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/reeltalk/05reeltalk11th.asp |archive-date=7 December 2005 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/thirupaachi-actor-benjamin-seeks-financial-help-for-his-heart-treatment/videoshow/79782749.cms|title='Thirupaachi' actor Benjamin seeks financial help for his heart treatment |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/12/17103127/1267036/Comedian-Benjamin-Seeks-Financial-Aid-From-Fans-For-.vpf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217052528/https://www.dtnext.in/News/Cinema/2020/12/17103127/1267036/Comedian-Benjamin-Seeks-Financial-Aid-From-Fans-For-.vpf|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 December 2020|title=Comedian Benjamin Seeks Financial Aid From Fans For Medical Treatment|date=17 December 2020|website=dtNext.in}}</ref>

==Filmography==
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'' || Sudalaimuthu's brother-in-law ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Sri Raja Rajeshwari]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="4"|2002 || ''[[Ivan (2002 film)|Ivan]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Run (2002 film)|Run]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Bagavathi]]'' || Perumal ||
|-
| ''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'' || College student ||
|-
| rowspan="6"| 2003 || ''[[Anbe Sivam]]'' || Villager ||
|-
| ''[[Pallavan]]'' || Bus driver ||
|-
| ''[[Kadhal Sadugudu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Saamy]]'' || Kuppan ||
|-
| ''[[Thennavan (film)|Thennavan]]'' || Dada Mani's sidekick ||
|-
| ''[[Sindhamal Sitharamal]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="6"|2004 || ''[[Vayasu Pasanga]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'' || Oolamookkan Subramani ||
|-
| ''[[Arul (film)|Arul]]'' || Arul's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Red Indians (film)|Thilak]]'' || Arokiya Bhavan hotel worker ||
|-
| ''[[Vasool Raja MBBS]]'' || Pickpocket ||
|-
| ''[[Jananam]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2005 || ''[[Devathaiyai Kanden]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Thirupaachi]]'' || Kannappan ||
|-
| ''[[Ayya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayya]]'' || Monkey owner ||
|-
| ''[[Kicha Vayasu 16]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2006 || ''[[Thirupathi (2006 Tamil film)|Thirupathi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kai Vandha Kalai]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="7"| 2007 || ''[[Veerasamy]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Achacho]]'' || Ice cream seller ||
|-
| ''[[Thullal (film)|Thullal]]'' || Subramani ||
|-
| ''[[Ennai Paar Yogam Varum]]'' || Jaga's sidekick ||
|-
| ''[[Maamadurai]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Sivi (film)|Sivi]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2008 || ''[[Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Valluvan Vasuki]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Theekuchi]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Tamizh Padam]]'' || Railway guard ||
|-
| ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' || ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Venghai]]'' || Selvam's friend ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2015 || ''Iridiyam'' || Police constable ||
|-
| ''[[Maharani Kottai]]'' || ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Pakka (film)|Pakka]]'' || Drunkard ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019 || ''[[Vilambaram (2019 film)|Vilambaram]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Miga Miga Avasaram]]'' || Marimuthu ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Head constable ||
|-
| rowspan="2"|2021 || ''[[Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Vellai Yaanai]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2022 || ''[[Saayam]]'' || ||
|-
| ''4554'' || ||
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Meippada Sei]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2024 || ''Kazhu Maram'' || ||
|-
| ''Ethu Unakku Thevaya'' || ||
|-
| 2025 || ''Thotram'' || ||
|-
| 2026 || ''Gilli Mappillai'' || || <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5tZJ7cCJFg</ref>
|-
|}
;Television
*''[[Marmadesam#Vidathu Karuppu|Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu]]''
*''[[Ramany vs Ramany]]''
*''[[Aindham Vedham]]'' as Dharmakartha

==References==
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