William Benson (born March 25, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, theatre director, playwright and producer. He is best known for his role as Efe on Kemi Adetiba’s Netflix tv show To Kill a Monkey. One of his films, Ajoche, was premiered on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151).
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Early life and education
He had his secondary school education at Apapa Senior High School and obtained West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). He is a graduate of English Language and Literature from the University of Lagos.
Filmography
William is regarded as a celebrated notable actor. He was also described as “frequently cast in intense, emotionally charged roles, leaders, anti-heroes, and historical figures, making him a go-to performer for prestige dramas and epics.” He featured in:
The Fire and the Moth (2025) as Teriba Bello
Osamede (2025)
Dead Tide (2025)
To Kill a Monkey (2025) as Efe
All's Fair in Love (2024)
House of Ga'a (2024) as Gbagi
A Green Fever (2023) as Colonel Bashiru
Obara’M (2022)
Crime and Justice Lagos (2022) as Femi Biboye
Flawsome (2022) as Inspector Kazeem
Love Is War (2019) as Tunde Aina
The Herbert Macaulay Affair (2019)