Ben Fransham

New Zealand

12 Movies 6 Series

Ben Fransham was born in New Zealand and works as an actor. Their performance in What We Do in the Shadows as Petyr remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. They have also starred in 30 Days of Night and Heavenly Creatures. Their filmography spans 12 films and 6 TV productions across 32 years, working mainly across genres like comedy, horror, thriller.

Known for

The Shannara Chronicles

as Red Wraith

Legend of the Seeker

as Gar

What We Do in the Shadows

as Petyr

Time Bandits

as John

—Age

12Movies

6Series

Known for

The Shannara Chronicles

as Red Wraith

Legend of the Seeker

as Gar

What We Do in the Shadows

as Petyr

Time Bandits

as John

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Age

Movies

Series

Movies

⭐ 8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001

⭐ 8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

What We Do in the Shadows

How to Murder Your Wife

TV Shows

The Shannara Chronicles

Wellington Paranormal

2018

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The Turn of the Screw

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Film

Film

The Turn of the Screw

Uncle / Quint

2020

Film

Wellington Paranormal

Mobot

2019

The Shannara Chronicles

How to Murder Your Wife

Media Man

2015

Film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most famous roles of Ben Fransham?

Ben Fransham is best known for roles in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, What We Do in the Shadows.

How many movies has Ben Fransham been in?

Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Ben Fransham has appeared in 14 movies and 6 TV shows.

What was Ben Fransham's first movie?

The career of Ben Fransham began with Heavenly Creatures (1994).

What is Ben Fransham's most recent movie or series?

Ben Fransham's most recent release is The Mute, which premiered on June 26, 2025.

What TV shows has Ben Fransham appeared in?

On television, Ben Fransham has appeared in Ash vs Evil Dead, The Shannara Chronicles, Legend of the Seeker, Time Bandits.