Benn Welford

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Gender
Male
Age Range
30 - 40
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Height
173cm
Base Location
Adelaide
Available In
Melbourne, Sydney
Skills
Actor, Corporate, Director, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Voice Artist, Singer
Hair
Brown(Honey)Blonde
Eye
Brown
Memberships
M.E.A.A
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Agent

Manager
CMC Talent
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Benn Welford
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Credits

Stage

2025
Ben/Duncan
Housework
State Theatre Company South Australia
Shannon Rush
2020
Various
Shakespeare in the Bar
Holden Street Theatres
Tony Knight
2010
Simon
Inside Out
Christine Dunstan Productions
Peter J Adams
2009
Tim
The Distance From Here
Griffin Theatre
John Sheedy
2008
Swallow
The Happy Prince
Theatre of Image
Kim Carpenter
2007
Nipper
Class Enemy
NIDA
Terence Clark
2007
Bob Acres
The Rivals
NIDA
Jennifer Hagan
2006
Ensemble
The Lost Echo
Sydney Theatre Company
Barrie Kosky
2006
Paris
Romeo & Juliet
NIDA
Gale Edwards
2006
Yepikodhov
The Cherry Orchard
NIDA
Tony Knight
2005
Lakshman
The Ramayana
NIDA
Kevin Jackson

Musical Theatre

2026
Zazu
The Lion King 2026 Australian Tour
Disney
Julie Taymor
2023
Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa, Ed (Standby)
The Lion King - London (West End)
Disney
Julie Taymor
2022
Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa (Standby)
The Lion King - International Tour (Abu Dhabi)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions
Julie Taymor
2022
Zazu (Principal)
The Lion King - International Tour (Taipei, Kaohsiung)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical
Julie Taymor
2022
Timon (Principal)
The Lion King - International Tour (Seoul, Busan)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions
Julie Taymor
2021
Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa - Standby
The Lion King - International Tour (Auckland)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions
Julie Taymor
2020
Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa - Standby
The Lion King - International Tour (Hong Kong)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney TheatricalProductions
Julie Taymor
2019
Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa (Alternate)
The Lion King - International Tour (Seoul, Busan, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions
Julie Taymor
2018
Scar, Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa (Alternate)
The Lion King - International Tour (Manila, Singapore, Daegu)
Michael Cassel Group and Disney Theatrical Productions
Julie Taymor
2016
Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa, Ed (standby)
The Lion King (Australian tour)
Disney
Julie Taymor
2015
Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa, Ed (standby)
The Lion King (Australian tour)
Disney
Julie Taymor
2014
Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa, Ed (standby)
The Lion King (Australian tour)
Disney
Julie Taymor
2013
Zazu, Timon, Pumbaa, Ed (standby)
The Lion King (Australian tour)
Disney
Julie Taymor
2007
Oscar Lindquist
Sweet Charity
NIDA
Tony Knight/John O'Connell
2006
Ensemble
Once On This Island
NIDA
Tony Knight/John O'Connell

Feature Film

2024
Elise's Father
Diabolic
Empire Pictures
Daniel J Phillips
2008
Screaming Mutant
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
20th Century Fox/Seed
Gavin Hood

Television

2011
Mark Johnson
Crownies
Screentime
Chris Noonan
2009
Constable Craig Woods
A Model Daughter
Screentime, Network Ten
Tony Tilse
2008
Benn Moon
Whatever Happened to That Guy?
Ruby Entertainment Productions
Ted Emery

Commercial

2017
Canteen Guy
APIA
Goodoil
Abe Forsythe
2011
Lead Mate
Toyota Yaris
Walkabout Films
Paul Street
2009
KFC 'Variety Bucket'
Singleton Ogilvy & Mather
2009
KFC 'Summer of Cricket'
Singleton Ogilvy & Mather

Short Film

2013
Zane
Deadheart
Seraphic Films
Kristy Best
2010
Phil
The Traveler
Metro Screen
Vijay Boothalingam
2009
Toby
Thanks for Coming
Pearly Productions
Pearl Tan

Voice Over

2020
Pedigree Pouches
Squeak E Clean
2008
Various
NSW Department of Education and Training, AMES
Darrell Hilton Productions
Darrell Hilton

Online

2017
Dr. Evil
Sum of Us
Paul Ayre

Training

2016
Atlantic Acting School, New York
Summer Intensive
Practical Aesthetics
2016
Howard Fine Acting Studio
The Process
with Marilyn McIntyre
2007
NIDA
Bachelor of Dramatic Arts
Acting

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
10
Clothing Size
Male - M
Waist
82cm
Neck
40cm
Chest
95cm
Natural Accent
Australian
Accents
American Standard, Australian, Brooklyn, West Coast American, Cockney, English, Irish, Scottish, Southern
Languages
English
Hair Length
Ear Level
Hair Style
Straight
Instrumental
Drums, Percussion
Singing
Choir, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock
Singing Range
Baritone, Tenor
Sport
Abseiling, Cycling, Fencing, Horse Riding, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing , Soccer, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Skiing, Yoga, Body Boarding , Scuba Diving, Snow Boarding, Pilates
Circus
Clown, Puppeteer, Stage Combat
Drivers Licences
Boat, Car, Motorcycle, Jet Ski
Professional Skills
Actor, Corporate, Director, Musical Theatre, Presenter, Voice Artist, Singer

Media

Public Media
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Notes

Benn Welford is a highly accomplished actor and voice artist with over 20 years of professional experience across stage, screen, and audio. A graduate of NIDA (Bachelor of Dramatic Arts – Acting), Benn has worked extensively in Australia and overseas with some of the most respected theatre companies and producers, including Disney Theatrical Productions, Michael Cassel Group, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company South Australia, Griffin Theatre Company, and Theatre of Image. He has toured extensively with The Lion King across Australia and internationally, performing a range of principal roles, including on London’s iconic West End. On screen, Benn has featured in productions for ABC, Network Ten, Foxtel, Empire Pictures, and 20th Century Fox, with credits including Crownies, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, Whatever Happened to That Guy?, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He has also appeared in a wide range of national television commercials and short films. As a narrator and voice-over artist, Benn’s vocal work spans fiction, education, and commercial content. His narration credits include Spring Fling: Wine Country and Only the Weekend for Meet Cute on Apple Podcasts, as well as Scholastic’s audiobook A Guide to Falling Off the Map by Zanni L Arnot. He has also voiced campaigns for the NSW Department of Education and Training, AMES, and a diverse range of commercial clients. Benn brings clarity, warmth, and authenticity to every performance — along with a great sense of humour and a reputation for being not just professional, but genuinely fun to work with.