Who is William Benson?
William Benson is a Nigerian actor, film director, and chef. He is best known for his roles in movies and TV shows such as “Ajoche,” “Obara’M,” and more recently as Efemini in Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey”. William is famous for his polished acting style and has built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s reliable leads in both romantic and family-themed dramas.
William Benson’s full name is William Chinoyenem Benson. According to reports, he was born on March 25, although his birth year and exact age have not been publicly confirmed. As of August 2025, Nigerian actor William Benson is estimated to be in his late 40s to early 50s.
William Benson’s state of origin
According to reports gathered by DNB Stories Africa, William Benson is originally from Ekuku-Agbor in Delta State, Nigeria. The actor has also mentioned having roots in Edo State.
About William Benson’s parents
William Benson’s parents are Ehinze Willy Benson-Odiah (father) and Comfort Oriseyomobo Benson (mother). The couple were reportedly happily married for decades until their passing. William lost both parents in March 2020, just 16 days apart – his dad passed away at the age of 103, and his mother at 83. In past interviews, Benson revealed that his parents’ discipline and hard work inspired him and shaped his early ambition to succeed in Nollywood.
In a heartfelt tribute to Mr. Ehinze and Mrs. Comfort, a year after they passed, William Benson wrote on Instagram:
“What mother can be compared to you but those that carry hearts of gold like you, sweet mother… your selflessness to us, your children and all who encounter you is unrivaled… Enjoy your anniversary with your new abode, greet Dad for us. Funny you know, you became older than him with 16 days over there, because you left before him.”
About William Benson’s siblings
According to reports, William Benson has seven siblings. While writing a tribute to his parents, he mentioned his siblings’ names: Samuel, Grace, Godwin, Nkechinyere, Ifeanyichukwu, Uweleze and James. However, further information about William Benson’s siblings remains scarce in the media as he prefers to keep his family private.
About William Benson’s educational background
William Benson completed his secondary education at Apapa Senior High School, Lagos. He then proceeded to the University of Lagos (Unilag), where he earned a degree in English Language and Literature. While at the university, he actively participated in theatre, and this experience laid the foundation for his career as an actor.
In an interview with ShockNG in August 2025, Benson shared:
“No, no, I didn’t study theatre. Rather, I trained as a theatre person. I was in secondary school when I did my first play… I graduated [from Unilag] in September 2010. Whilst I was there also, I encountered Tunde Kelani, with whom I did Campus Queen. I also got involved with the BBC radio drama called Story Story: Voices for the Market.”
William Benson’s wiki profile
| Full name | William Benson Chinoyenem |
| State of origin | Delta State |
| Date of birth | March 25, 1970s |
| Age | Late 40s – early 50s |
| Marital status | N/A |
| Wife | N/A |
| Kids | N/A |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm) |
| Career | Actor, film director |
| Net worth | $500 thousand (estimated) |
| @wilsimben |
How William Benson started his career
William Benson started his acting career in secondary school in 1990. He first joined Jaff Productions and later moved to Yowdrack Playhouse, where he trained under Isaac Asanya. By the mid-1990s, Benson joined Nollywood with his debut film “My Hands,” written by Theophilus Akatugba.
Before Nollywood, he appeared in popular NTA programmes like “Tales by Moonlight” and “Tightrope” by Jimi Odumosu. In the early 2000s, he also featured in “Edge of Paradise” on Africa Magic. Aside from acting, William Benson has worked actively in radio.
About William Benson’s marriage and wife
As of August 2025, information about William Benson’s wife and marriage remains scarce in the media. Reports suggest that the “To Kill a Monkey” actor is currently unmarried and has never been married. There are also claims that Benson once dated a woman identified as Simi, but details about their alleged relationship are unclear and have not been confirmed.
About William Benson’s kids
Information about William Benson’s children remains scarce in the media. While it has not been confirmed if the actor has any kids, DNB Stories Africa sighted a post he shared on Instagram in 2019. The post featured Benson with a young boy and was captioned, “God bless you son… Jay Jay!” However, it is still unclear if the boy is William Benson’s son or nephew.
William Benson’s net worth
Nigerian actor William Benson’s net worth is estimated at $500,000. His main sources of income are his career as an actor and entrepreneur.
