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Finn Bennett
Active Hollywood & British Television/Cinema
- FromHomerton, London, England
- Based inLondon, England
- Age25–35
- Active2010 – Present
- Updated
Finn Bennett – Biography
Finn Bennett – Full Information
- Full Name: Finn Bennett
- Popular Name: Finn Bennett
- Nickname: Finn
- Profession: Actor
- Known For: True Detective: Night Country, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Black Doves
- Date of Birth: 27 December 1999
- Age: 26 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Homerton, London, England
- Hometown: London, England
- Nationality: Irish-British
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Current Residence: London, England
- Profession Category: Actor
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Blue / Green
- Hair Colour: Light Brown / Blonde
Family
- Father: Ronan Bennett (Irish Novelist & Screenwriter)
- Mother: Georgina Henry (British Journalist, Late)
- Siblings: N/A
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Education
- School: Formative schooling completed in London, England
- College: Stagecoach Performing Arts, Islington (Drama classes)
- Qualification: Completed secondary education; secured a university spot for Anthropology but chose to pursue acting full-time.
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2013 | Made an early television appearance as Noah in the acclaimed British crime drama series Top Boy. |
| 2019 | Transitioned into feature films with a supporting role as Robbie in the drama film Hope Gap. |
| 2021 | Gained valuable industry experience portraying Marcellus across multiple episodes of the historical drama Domina. |
| 2024 | Achieved a global breakthrough starring opposite Jodie Foster as Officer Peter Prior in HBO’s True Detective: Night Country. |
| 2024 | Played CIA agent Cole Attwood in the Netflix spy-thriller series Black Doves starring Keira Knightley. |
| 2025 | Featured in Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s cinematic action feature film Warfare. |
| 2026 | Stepped into the Game of Thrones universe portraying the volatile Prince Aerion Targaryen in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. |
| 2026 | Co-starred alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor in the major A24 psychological horror thriller Backrooms. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2024 | Astra TV Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie | True Detective: Night Country | Nominated |
| 2025 | Cannes Film Festival | Trophée Chopard (Emerging Talent Award) | — | Won |
| 2025 | Screen International | Stars of Tomorrow | — | Won |
| 2025 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | Warfare | Won |
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About Finn Bennett
What role brought Finn Bennett international fame?
He achieved widespread global critical acclaim for his performance as the young, dedicated protégé cop Peter Prior in the 2024 season of HBO’s anthology series True Detective: Night Country.
Who is Finn Bennett playing in the Game of Thrones universe?
In 2026, he joined the cast of the HBO prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, stepping into the villainous role of the volatile Prince Aerion Targaryen.
Who are his parents?
Finn comes from a highly creative lineage; he is the son of celebrated Irish novelist and screenwriter Ronan Bennett and the late British journalist Georgina Henry.
Did he attend a formal acting university?
No. While he grew up taking weekend drama classes at Stagecoach Performing Arts in Islington, he skipped formal university studies after booking roles in prominent independent projects.
What major honor did he win at the Cannes Film Festival?
He was honored with the prestigious Trophée Chopard at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which recognizes the most promising young global acting talents.
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