
Floella Benjamin
Acting
Born: 1949-09-23 · Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Biography
Floella Benjamin, Baroness Benjamin, OBE, DL is a Trinidadian-British actress, author, television presenter, singer, businesswoman and politician. She is known as presenter of children's programmes such as Play School, Play Away and Fast Forward
🎬 Movies (10)

Kids' TV: The Surprising Story
2022
Self (archive footage)

Rendition
2007
CIA Staffer

Run Fatboy Run
2007
Libby's Mum

Coming To England
2003
Teacher

Nursery Rhymes
1982
narrator

A Hole in Babylon
1979
Norma

Waterloo Sunset
1979
Marie-Louise

Black Joy
1977
Miriam

I Don't Want to Be Born
1976
First Nurse

The Floater
1975
Solicitor's clerk
📺 TV Shows (17)
My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani
2024
Self - Interviewed Guest

The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
Professor Rivers

The One Show
2006
Self

The Line of Beauty
2006
Mrs Charles

Great British Menu
2006
Self - Guest Judge

Fetch the Vet
2000
Kara (voice)

Ready, Steady, Cook
1994
Self - Contestant
Daytime Live
1987

Fast Forward
1984

Bergerac
1981
Juniper

Strangers
1978
Rosy Baker

Mixed Blessings
1978
Karen

Angels
1975

Crown Court
1972

Play for Today
1970
Solicitor's Clerk

Play School
1964

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Mrs. Dallas