Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1980-05-05
- Born Place: Northamptonshire, England, UK
Also Known As:
Jonny Cockfill, Johnny Anglais, Bene't Lynton, Benedict Paul Garrett
Benedict Garrett
Born in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, on May 5, 1980, Benedict Garrett is a British actor who has established a significant presence in the Indian film industry since moving to Mumbai in 2022. Standing 6'2" tall, Garrett is known for his versatile performances across Bollywood, Tollywood, Sandalwood, and Tamil cinema, often portraying authoritative or pivotal Western characters in major productions. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in high-profile projects such as the blockbuster action thriller Jawan (2023) starring Shah Rukh Khan, the controversial drama The Kerala Story (2023) where he played Peter Rodd, and the biographical film Main Atal Hoon (2024), in which he portrayed a British Forest Officer. His extensive filmography also includes appearances in the Tamil horror-comedy Conjuring Kannappan (2023), the survival thriller The Railway Men (2023), and the period drama Ae Watan Mere Watan (2024). In 2026, Garrett’s career continues to ascend with a supporting role in the highly anticipated period action thriller Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring "Rocking Star" Yash, further solidifying his position as a go-to actor for international roles in Indian cinema.
