Hainsley Lloyd Bennett

Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (born 31 May 1980)[1] is an English actor. He is best known for his role in the Epix series Pennyworth (2019–2021).

Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
Born (1980-05-31) 31 May 1980
Hammersmith, London, England
Years active2008–present

Early life

Bennett was born in Hammersmith, West London to Caribbean parents and grew up in Wembley, North West London. He attended Hammersmith College.[1] He studied English and Psychology[2] and then trained at the Questors Theatre.[3][4]

Career

Bennett made his television and feature film debuts with small roles in the BBC One medical soap opera Casualty in 2008 and the film London Boulevard in 2010, respectively. He played the titular Othello at the Drayton Arms in 2014,[5][6] as well as the titular Evan Smith in the 2016 web series Kingdom of Evan.[7] He also gained acclaim for his powerful performance in short film White Awake. He had a small recurring role as Dr Michael Osoba in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. In 2018, Bennett appeared in the films CTRL and King of Crime, the latter of which had a theatrical release.

In 2019, Bennett began starring in the DC Universe series Pennyworth on Epix as posh Bajan playboy Deon "Bazza" Bashford,[8][9] a main role Bennett played until the character's death in the second season.[10] Bennett portrayed William Lee in the 2020 History Channel miniseries Washington. As of 2023 he has a role in the forthcoming season three of the Apple TV+ series Tehran as well as appearing in Idris Elba thriller Hijack for the same streaming service.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Keep Up If You Can Pete Short film
2010 London Boulevard Student
2012 Ill Manors Policeman
2015 White Awake Joshua Short film
2018 This Sceptred Isle Sgt Phillips
CTRL Dru
King of Crime Anthony Tully Also known as Milk and Honey

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2008, 2018 Casualty Officer / Sal Faulks 3 episodes
2008 My Holiday Hostage Hell Yudas Episode: "West Papau"
2015–2017 EastEnders Dr Michael Osoba 3 episodes
2016 Kingdom of Evan Evan Smith Web; lead role
2019 Catastrophe Instructor 1 episode
2019–2021 Pennyworth Deon "Bazza" Bashford Main role (seasons 1–2)
2020 Washington William Lee Miniseries
2022 Get Ahead Hamish Herrera Miniseries
2023 Hijack Police Constable Episode: "Brace Brace Brace"
TBA Tehran Nyakane

Music videos
Song Year Artist Notes
"Get to You" 2008 James Morrison
"Every Now and Then" 2009 Noisettes
"Noella (Be Nice)" 2018 Nat Ya

References
  1. "Henry V" (PDF). The Questors Theatre. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  2. "Bazza played by Hainsley Lloyd Bennett". Epix. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. Beth, Jamey (9 March 2015). "Breakaway Daily Interview with British Actor Hainsley Lloyd Bennett". Breakaway. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. "One to watch: Five minutes with actor, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett". Melan Mag. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  5. "Interview with actor Hainsley Lloyd Bennett". Nora Gouma Magazine. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  6. "Behind the Theatre Curtain: Interview with Hainsley Lloyd Bennett on Portraying Shakespeare's Othello". Breakaway. 17 March 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  7. Regan, Kenric; Horsley, John (29 March 2021). "Hainsley Lloyd Bennett - Bazza on Pennyworth!". Spoiler Country (Podcast). Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  8. Petski, Denise (16 October 2018). "'Pennyworth': Ryan Fletcher & Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Set As Regulars In Batman Prequel On Epix". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 15 November 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
  9. Ridgley, Charlie (21 August 2019). "Pennyworth's Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Breaks Down Alfred's Relationship With Bazza and Dave Boy". Comic Book. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  10. Cardona, Ian (28 December 2020). "Pennyworth Brutally Kills Off a Major Character". CBR. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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