TV Shows - Benjamin Zephaniah
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on December 21, 2024. Benjamin Zephaniah has appeared in 2 television series with data.
- #85Peaky Blindersas Jeremiah Jesus • 12 episodes • #85 most popular showPeaky Blinders is a British period drama series set in post-World War I Birmingham. Revolving around the Shelby crime family, the series depicts the societal struggles and criminal endeavours during the interwar period. Known for its gritty storytelling, strong performances, and evocative setting, it showcases the intersection of family loyalty, ambition, and politics against a backdrop of historical upheaval.
- #187QIas Self • 1 episode • #187 most popular showQI (Quite Interesting) is a British comedy quiz show that engages panelists in answering obscure and intriguing questions. Hosted by Sandi Toksvig, with Alan Davies as a regular panelist, the show rewards creative and 'quite interesting' answers more than simply correct ones. Points are deducted for overly obvious wrong answers, adding a humorous twist to the intellectual challenge.
Movies - Benjamin Zephaniah
Sorted by online popularity. Benjamin Zephaniah has appeared in 0 movies with data.
Benjamin Zephaniah Biography
Benjamin Zephaniah is a British writer and dub poet born on April 15, 1958. He was featured in The Times' list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. Zephaniah grew up in Handsworth, Birmingham, often referred to as the 'Jamaican capital of Europe.' With a dyslexic condition, he left school at 13 without being able to read or write. However, his passion for writing was ignited when he received an old typewriter as a gift. Influenced by Jamaican music, poetry, and what he calls 'street politics,' Zephaniah's work resonates with Handsworth's Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities. Despite a troubled past that led to a criminal record and prison sentence for burglary, Zephaniah has become an influential figure and celebrated poet.
On December 21, 2024, Benjamin Zephaniah had 387 Wikipedia visits, making him the #10,012 most popular actor online.