Benson is a common

patronymic surname A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father or a patrilineal ancestor. Different cultures have different ways of producing patronymic surnames. For example, early patronymic Welsh surnames were the result of th ...

of English origin meaning "son of Ben" (

Benedict Benedict may refer to: People Names *Benedict (given name), including a list of people with the given name *Benedict (surname), including a list of people with the surname Religious figures * Pope Benedict I (died 579), head of the Catholic Chu ...

Benjamin Benjamin ( he, ''Bīnyāmīn''; "Son of (the) right") blue letter bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/h3225/kjv/wlc/0-1/ H3225 - yāmîn - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv) was the last of the two sons of Jacob and Rachel (Jacob's thir ...

Bennett Bennett may refer to: People *Bennett (name), including a list of people with the surname and given name Places Canada * Bennett, Alberta *Bennett, British Columbia * Bennett Lake, in the British Columbia and Yukon Territory **Bennett Range **Benn ...

). Retrieved 23 January 2014. Benson is uncommon as a first name, but quite common as a surname in English speaking countries. Notable people with the name Benson include: * A. C. Benson (1862–1925), English poet and essayist * A. V. Benson (1869–1939), South Australian medical doctor and sports enthusiast *

Ada Benson Ada Benson or Ada McDowall (27 November 1840 – 11 October 1882) was a British headmistress and educationist. She is known for her leadership at Oxford High School, Norwich High School for Girls and Bedford High School for Girls. Life Benson wa ...

(1840–1882), British headmistress and educationist *

Adolph B. Benson Adolph B. Benson, born Adolph Berndt Bengtsson, (November 22, 1881 – November 10, 1962) was an American scholar, educator and literary historian. Adolph Benson's research focused primarily on the study of Swedish-American culture. Biography Ad ...

(1881–1961), Swedish-American educator and historian *

Al Benson Arthur Bernard Leaner (June 30, 1908 – September 6, 1978), who was known professionally as Al Benson, was an American radio DJ, music promoter and record label owner in Chicago between the 1940s and 1960s. He was particularly significan ...

(1908–1978), American radio DJ, music promoter and record label owner * Al Benson (basketball), American professional basketball player * Alexander Benson (1872–1947), American diplomat *

Alfred W. Benson Alfred Washburn Benson, also known as Albert Washburn Benson (July 15, 1843January 1, 1916) was an American attorney, politician, and jurist who served as a United States senator from Kansas. Early life and education Born in Poland, Chautauqua ...

(1843–1916), United States Senator from Kansas *

Allan L. Benson Allan Louis Benson (November 6, 1871 – August 19, 1940) was an American newspaper editor and author who ran as the Socialist Party of America candidate for President of the United States in 1916 United States presidential election, 1916. Biogra ...

(1871–1940), American journalist and Socialist Presidential candidate * Allen Benson (1908–1999), American professional baseball player *

Amber Benson Amber Nicole Benson (born January 8, 1977) is an American actress, singer, writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her role as Tara Maclay on the TV series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1999–2002), and has also directed, produced ...

(born 1977), American actress *

Ambrosius Benson Ambrosius Benson (, in Ferrara or Milan1550, in Flanders) was an Italian painter who became a part of the Northern Renaissance. While many surviving paintings have been attributed, there is very little known of him from records, and he tended no ...

(c. 1495/1500 – 1550), Italian painter, part of the Northern Renaissance *

Andrew Benson Andrew Alm Benson (September 24, 1917 – January 16, 2015) was an American biologist and a professor of biology at the University of California, San Diego, until his retirement in 1989. He is known for his work in understanding the carbon cy ...

(1917–2015), American chemist *

Anna Benson Anna Benson (née Adams; born February 12, 1976) is an American model, former stripper, and ex-wife of former Major League Baseball pitcher Kris Benson. Personal life Anna Benson was born in Mableton, outside of Atlanta, Georgia on February 12 ...

(born 1976), American model *

Annette Benson Annette Benson (1895–1965) was a British film actress. She was a leading lady of British silent films of the 1920s, appearing in ''Confetti'' with Jack Buchanan and ''Downhill'' with Ivor Novello. She also featured in several French and German ...

(1895–1965), British film actress *Sir

Arthur Benson Sir Arthur Edward Trevor Benson GCMG (21 December 1907 – 1987) was a British colonial administrator and governor. Early life Benson was born in Johannesburg on 21 December 1907 the son of an Anglican clergyman. Educated at Wolverhampton Gram ...

(1907–1987), British colonial administrator and governor * Arthur W. Benson (–1889), American industrialist and real-estate developer *

Ashley Benson Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for her role as Hanna Marin in the teen mystery-drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Benson has starred in films, including ' ...

(born 1989), American actress *

Aslag Benson Aslag Benson (January 16, 1855 – July 19, 1937) was a member of the North Dakota Senate from 1903 to 1906. Aslag Benson was born in Norway and came to America in 1865. Benson resided in Christine, North Dakota, and was an early settler of that ...

(1855–1937), member of the North Dakota Senate from 1903 to 1906 * Barry W. Benson (–1839), secretary of state of Mississippi *

Benny Benson John Ben "Benny" Benson Jr. (September 12, 1912 – July 2, 1972) was an Alaska native, best known for designing the flag of Alaska. Benson was age 14 years old when he won a contest in 1927 to design the flag for the Territory of Alaska ...

(1913–1972), creator of Alaska's state flag *

Bernadette Benson Bernadette Benson is a Canadian Canadians (french: Canadiens) are people identified with the country of Canada. This connection may be residential, legal, historical or cultural. For most Canadians, many (or all) of these connections exist an ...

, Canadian born athlete specialising in ultra distance events *

Bernard Benson Bernard S. Benson (28 January 1922 – 15 May 1996) was a British inventor and author. Biography Benson was a fighter pilot during World War II, and later worked on the design of early British missiles. He emigrated to the United States whe ...

(1922–1996), British inventor, author of ''The Peace Book'' * Bertil W. Benson (1843–1907), Norwegian-born American politician in North Dakota *

Bill Benson (rugby league) William Henry Benson (1893-1968) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1910s and 1920s. Career Bill "Binghi" Benson was a pioneer halfback in the early years of the NSWRFL. He played halfback for the Glebe Dirty Reds for ...

(1893–1968), Australian rugby league player *

Bob Benson Robert William Benson (9 February 1883 – 19 February 1916) was an English professional footballer, who played as a full back. Born in Whitehaven, Cumbria he spent the majority of his professional career with Sheffield United but also had spe ...

(1883–1916), English professional footballer *

Bobby Benson Bernard Olabinjo "Bobby" Benson (11 April 1922 – 14 May 1983) was an entertainer and musician who had considerable influence on the Nigerian music scene, introducing big band and Caribbean idioms to the Highlife style of popular West African m ...

(1922–1983), entertainer and musician who influenced the Nigerian music scene *

Brad Benson Brad William Benson (born November 25, 1955 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player. He was an offensive lineman with the New York Giants of the National Football League from 1978 to 1988 and was a pivotal membe ...

(born 1955), American football player *

Brendan Benson Brendan Benson (born November 14, 1970) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, and drums. He has released eight solo albums and is a member of the band The Raconteurs. Recording career ''One Missi ...

(born 1970), American musician *

Bruce Benson (disambiguation) Bruce Benson may refer to: * Bruce B. Benson (1922–1990), American physicist * Bruce L. Benson (born 1949), American academic economist * Bruce D. Benson (born 1938), former president of the University of Colorado System *Bruce Ellis Benson Bru ...

Bryan Benson Bryan Benson was Governor of the Bank of England from 1735 to 1737. He had been Deputy Governor from 1733 to 1735. He replaced Horatio Townshend as Governor and was succeeded by Thomas Cooke.Charles Astor Bristed Charles Astor Bristed (October 6, 1820 – January 14, 1874) was an American scholar and author, sometimes writing under the pen name Carl Benson. He was the first American to write a full-length defense of Americanisms and is the earliest known ...

(1820–1874) * Carla L. Benson, American vocalist, most known for her recorded background vocals * Carville Benson (1872–1929), American politician * Catherine Benson (born 1992), American rugby union player * Catherine Brewer Benson (1822–1908), one of the earliest women to earn a college bachelor's degree in the U.S. *

Cedric Benson Cedric Myron Benson (December 28, 1982 – August 17, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was recognized as a co ...

(1982–2019), American football player for the Green Bay Packers *

Charles Benson (American football) Charles Henry Benson (born November 21, 1960) is an American former professional football defensive end who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, and Detroit Lions The Detroit L ...

(born 1960), American former professional football defensive end * Chima Simone Benson (born 1982), TV personality and freelance journalist * Christopher Benson (1788–1868), Cambridge educated theologian * Sir Christopher Benson (born 1933), British business man * Claus Benson (born 1889), American basketball player *

Cliff Benson Clifford Anthony Benson (born August 28, 1961) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of ...

(born 1961), former American football tight end *

Connie Benson Conrad Alfred Benson (April 25, 1889 – March 1, 1969) was an Icelandic-Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played for the Portland Rosebuds of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association from 1914 to 1915. During the 1913–14 season Benson ...

(1889–1969), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Constance Benson Gertrude Constance Cockburn Benson ( Samwell; 26 February 1864 – 19 January 1946) was a British stage and film actress. Before her marriage to Frank Benson, she was known by the stage name Constance Featherstonhaugh, pronounced "Fanshaw" (). B ...

(1864–1946), British stage and film actress *

Constantine Walter Benson Constantine Walter Benson OBE (2 February 1909 – 21 September 1982) was a British ornithologist and author of over 350 publications. He is considered the last of a line of British Colonial officials that made significant contributions to ornit ...

(1909–1982), British ornithologist *

Craig Benson Craig R. Benson (born October 8, 1954
...

(born 1954), American businessman and politician *

Craig Benson (swimmer) Craig Benson (born 30 April 1994) is a Scottish former competitive swimmer who specialised in breaststroke. He represented Great Britain at the Olympics and European Championships.Chris Tait, Craig Benson could soon be living his dream, ''The H ...

(born 1994), Scottish double Olympian (London 2012 and Rio 2016) *

David Benson-Pope David Henry Benson-Pope (born 1950) is a New Zealand politician. He is a former Member of Parliament for Dunedin South and has been a member of the Dunedin City Council since 2013. Benson-Pope previously served as a Dunedin city councillor from ...

(born 1950), New Zealand politician *

Dee Benson Dee Vance Benson (August 25, 1948 – November 30, 2020) was a Senior United States district judge and chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Utah. He was briefly a professional soccer player. He was nominated as ju ...

(born 1948), American judge *

Doug Benson Douglas Steven Benson (born July 2, 1962) is an American comedian, marijuana rights advocate, television host and actor, best known for hosting the podcasts and TV series ''Doug Loves Movies'' (2006-present), ''The Benson Interruption'' (2010-20 ...

(born 1964), American comedian and actor * Duane Benson (1945–2019), American football player and politician *

E. F. Benson Edward Frederic Benson (24 July 1867 – 29 February 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist and short story writer. Early life E.F. Benson was born at Wellington College (Berkshire), Wellington College in Berkshir ...

(Edward Frederic Benson, 1867–1940), English novelist *

Edgar Benson Edgar John "Ben" Benson , (May 28, 1923 – September 2, 2011) was a Canadian politician, businessman, diplomat, and university professor. He held four cabinet posts, most notably that of Minister of Finance under Pierre Trudeau, where he wa ...

(born 1923), Canadian politician *

Edward Benson (bishop) Edward White Benson (14 July 1829 – 11 October 1896) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until his death. Before this, he was the first Bishop of Truro, serving from 1877 to 1883, and began construction of Truro Cathedral. He was previousl ...

(Edward White Benson, 1829–1896), Archbishop of Canterbury *

Edwin Benson Edwin James Benson (; ''Ma-doke-wa-des-she'', modern Mandan orthography: ''Wéroke Wáatashe'', Iron Bison) was a Native American educator and the last native speaker of the Mandan language. He was born in Elbowoods, North Dakota, on the Fort Ber ...

(1931–2016), American educator *

Egbert Benson Egbert Benson (June 21, 1746 – August 24, 1833) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician, who represented New York State in the Continental Congress, Annapolis Convention, and United States House of Representatives. He served as a membe ...

(1746–1833), American politician and jurist *

Elizabeth English Benson Elizabeth English Benson (1904–1972) was an American educator for deaf students who taught at Gallaudet College for two decades before being named Dean of Women there. During World War II, she temporarily joined the military so she could help ne ...

(1904–1972), American educator *

Elmer Austin Benson Elmer Austin Benson (September 22, 1895 March 13, 1985) was an American lawyer and politician from Minnesota. In 1935, Benson was appointed to the U.S. Senate following the death of Thomas D. Schall, Thomas Schall. He served as the List of Govern ...

(1895–1985), American politician * Eva Benson (1875–1949), Australian artist *

Ezra Taft Benson Ezra Taft Benson (August 4, 1899 – May 30, 1994) was an American farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Agriculture during both presidential terms of Dwight D. Eisenhower and a ...

(1899–1994), American politician and the 13th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints * Frank Benson (disambiguation) *

Fred Benson Fredua Buadee Benson Erchiah (born 10 April 1984) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker. He most recently played for RKC Waalwijk. Club career In January 2005 Benson was promoted to the Eredivisie team from Vitesse Arnhem. In tw ...

(born 1994), Dutch-Ghanaian footballer *

Gayle Benson Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson (born January 26, 1947) is an American billionaire, businesswoman and sports franchise owner. Following the death of her husband, Tom Benson, she became principal owner of the New Orleans Saints of the Nation ...

(born 1947), American businesswoman and sports team owner * George Benson (disambiguation) *

Gordon Benson Gordon Benson (born 12 May 1994 in Halifax, United Kingdom)''Profile—Gordon Benson ...

(born 1994), British triathlete * Herbert Benson (1935-2022), American physician * Henry N. Benson (1872–1960), American politician * Herbert Benson (born 1935), American cardiologist and Harvard professor, author of ''The Relaxation Response'' *

Howard Benson Howard Benson is an American music producer and multi-instrumentalist. He was nominated for the Producer of the Year Grammy Award in 2007 and 2008. Early life and education Benson was born and raised in a middle-class family in greater Philadel ...

(born 1956), music producer *

Ivy Benson Ivy Benson (11 November 1913 – 6 May 1993) was an English musician and bandleader, who led an all-female swing band. Benson and her band gained prominence in the 1940s, headlining variety theatres and topping the bill at the London Palladium, ...

(1913–1993), British bandleader * James Benson (disambiguation) * Jane Benson, contemporary English artist *

Jessica Benson 3LW (initialism of "3 Lil Women") was an American girl group formed in 1999 by Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Naturi Naughton. Jessica Benson later replaced Naughton after she left the group in 2002. 3LW was signed to the label Epic Recor ...

(born 1988), American singer *

Jo Jo Benson Joseph M. Hewell (April 15, 1938 – December 23, 2014) was an American R&B and soul singer better known under his stage name Jo Jo Benson. He was best known for his recordings in the late 1960s with Peggy Scott. Life and career He was born i ...

(1938–2014), stage name of Joseph M. Hewell, American R&B and soul singer * Joan Benson (1925–2020), American keyboard player *

Joanne Benson Joanne E. Benson (born January 4, 1943) is an American politician and educator who served as the 44th lieutenant governor of Minnesota from January 3, 1995, to January 4, 1999. A Republican, she was elected as Arne Carlson's running mate. From ...

(born 1943), American politician *

Jocelyn Benson Jocelyn Benson (born October 22, 1977) is an American activist, politician, and former academic administrator. She is the 43rd Secretary of State of Michigan. Benson is a former dean of Wayne State University Law School, a co-founder of the Mili ...

(born 1977), American academic and politician *

Jodi Benson Jodi Marie Benson (née Marzorati; born October 10, 1961) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 animated film ''The Little Mermaid'' and throughout other films, including its seque ...

(born 1961), American voice actress and singer * John Benson (disambiguation) *

Karl Benson Karl David Benson (born December 1, 1951) was the commissioner of the Sun Belt Conference where he served from 2012 until his retirement in June 2019. Previously, Benson was the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference from 1990 to 1994 and ...

(born 1951), American college sports administrator *

Kent Benson Michael Kent Benson (born December 27, 1954) is an American former collegiate and professional basketball player. Benson was a two time All-American at Indiana University, winning the 1976 Helms Foundation Player of the Year and helping lead th ...

(born 1954), American basketball player *

Kris Benson Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played for several teams between 1999 and 2010. A highly touted prospect, Benson was drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1996. H ...

(born 1974), American baseball player * Lee Benson, American sports writer *

Margaret Benson Margaret Benson (16 June 1865 – 13 May 1916) was an English author and Egyptologist best known for her excavation of the Precinct of Mut. Early life and family Margaret was born in 1865 near Reading, England, as one of the six children ...

(1865–1916), English author and amateur Egyptologist *

Margaret Jane Benson Margaret Jane Benson (20 October 1859 – 20 June 1936) was an English botanist specialising in paleobotany, and one of the first female members of the Linnean Society of London. Most of her career was spent as the head of the Department of Bo ...

(1859–1936), British botanist and scholar *

Mark Benson (engineer) Mark Benson (born Mark Müller; Jun 19, 1888 – May 1965) was a Bohemian German engineer, best known as the inventor of a supercritical boiler. Benson was born in the Sudetenland, and his original name was Müller (he changed his name during ...

, German-born inventor of the Benson boiler *

Mark Benson Mark Richard Benson (born 6 July 1958) is an English former cricketer and umpire. Benson played for England in one Test match and one One Day International in 1986. He later took up umpiring and spent time on the Elite Panel of ICC Umpires. Ea ...

(born 1958), English cricketer *

Martin Benson (actor) Martin Benjamin Benson (10 August 1918 – 28 February 2010) was a British character actor who appeared in films, theatre and television. He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions. Early life Benson was born in the East End o ...

(1918–2010), British actor * Mary Benson (hostess) (1841–1918), English hostess *

Mary Benson (campaigner) Dorothy Mary Benson (8 December 1919 – 19 June 2000) was a South African civil rights campaigner and author. Early life Born in 1919 in Pretoria, Benson served in the South African Women's Army during World War II. After the war, she was sec ...

(1919–2000), South African writer and anti-apartheid activist * Michael Benson (disambiguation) *

Mildred Benson Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson (July 10, 1905 – May 28, 2002) was an American journalist and writer of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Benson wrote under ...

(1905–2002), American writer * Mykel Benson (born 1987), American football player *

Nicholas John Benson Nick "Bomber" Benson (born 26 November 1961) was the CEO of the Sunterra Corporation, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Benson grew up in Ghana before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he went on to spend 10 years as an in ...

(born 1961), Ghanaian-American soldier, lawyer, businessman, writer *

Nicholas Benson Nicholas Waite "Nick" Benson (born August 19, 1964) is a third generation American stone carver, stone letterer and owner of The John Stevens Shop in Newport, Rhode Island. He was named a 2010 MacArthur Fellow. Early life Nick Benson began work ...

(born 1964), American stone carver *

Nigel Benson Nigel C. Benson (born January 15, 1955) is a British author and illustrator. Benson was born in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, son of Ralph H. Benson, a fine artist specializing in oils and pastels, and Heather M. Benson. He grew up in Duns ...

(born 1955), British author and illustrator *

Ole E. Benson Ole E. Benson (January 23, 1866 – March 2, 1952) was an American politician. Benson was born in Finnøy, Norway and emigrated with parents to the United States in 1871. He settled in Ottawa, Illinois and was involved with farm management. ...

(1866–1952), American politician *

Perry Benson Perry Benson (born 9 April 1961) is a British character actor best known for his regular roles in British television sitcoms ''You Rang, M'Lord?'' (1988–1993), ''Oh, Doctor Beeching!'' (1995–1997) and ''Operation Good Guys'' (1997–2000). ...

(born 1961), English actor *

Ray Benson Ray Benson (born Ray Benson Seifert, March 16, 1951 - October 31st 2022) i Western swing Western swing music is a subgenre of American country music that originated in the late 1920s in the Western United States, West and Southern United St ...

(born 1951), American actor and composer *

Raymond Benson Raymond Benson (born September 6, 1955) is an American author best known for being the author of the James Bond novels from 1997 to 2003. Benson was born in Midland, Texas and graduated from Permian High School in Odessa in 1973. In primary scho ...

(born 1955), American author *

Renaldo Benson Renaldo "Obie" Benson (June 14, 1936 – July 1, 2005) was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. He was best known as a founding member and the bass singer of Motown group the Four Tops, which he joined in 1953 and continued to perf ...

("Obie" Benson, 1936–2005), American soul and R&B singer and songwriter *

Rex Benson (merchant banker) ''For the American songwriter, see Rex Benson (songwriter)''. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Reginald Lindsay Benson, Distinguished Service Order, DSO, Royal Victorian Order, MVO, Military Cross, MC (20 August 1889 – 26 September 1968), known as Rex B ...

(1889–1968) *

Rhian Benson Rhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson (born 10 January 1977 in Accra, Ghana) is a Ghanaian-British soul and jazz singer and songwriter. Early life Benson was born in Accra, Ghana, to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a gui ...

(born 1977), Ghanaian singer * Richard Benson (singer) (born 1955), English-Italian guitarist *

Richard Meux Benson Richard Meux Benson (6 July 1824 – 14 January 1915) was a priest in the Church of England and founder of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, the first religious order of monks in the Anglican Communion since the Reformation. He is commem ...

(1824–1915), Anglican clergyman and founder of an Anglican religious order * Rita Romilly Benson (1900 – 1980), American actress and acting teacher * Robert Benson (disambiguation) *

Ron Benson Ronald Benson (26 March 1925 – 6 November 1997) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger in the Football League for York City, and in non-League football for Archbishop Holgates Old Boys and Frickley Colliery. After ...

(1925–1997), English professional footballer *

Sally Benson Sally Benson ('' née'' Sara Smith; September 3, 1897 – July 19, 1972) was an American writer of short stories and screenwriter. She is best known for her humorous tales of modern youth collected in ''Junior Miss'' and her semi-autobiographical ...

(1897–1972), American screenwriter * Sally Benson (professor), professor of energy engineering at Stanford University *

Sam Benson Samuel James Benson, CBE (12 July 1909 – 26 July 1995) was an Australian politician. Born in Adelaide, he was educated in that city at St Peter's College. He became a wool-classer, then a seaman and Port Phillip pilot, earning the rank of shi ...

, CBE (1909–1995), Australian politician *

Samuel P. Benson Samuel Page Benson (November 28, 1804 – August 12, 1876) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born to Peleg and Sally Benson in Winthrop, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on November 28, 1804. He received instruction from privat ...

(1804–1876), United States Representative from Maine *

Seve Benson Seve Benson (born 4 November 1986) is an English professional golfer. Benson was born in Guildford, Surrey, and was named after European golfing legend Seve Ballesteros. As an amateur, he was a member of the English Golf Union's Elite A Squa ...

(born 1986), English professional golfer *

Shaun Benson Shaun Benson (born January 16, 1976) is a Canadian actor and director. Early life Benson was born in Guelph, Ontario. He is the son of Eugene Benson, an English professor and a prolific novelist, playwright and librettist."Just Cause for Benson: ...

(born 1976), Canadian actor *

Shebin Benson Shebin Benson (born 27 November 1995) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Malayalam films. Shebin made his debut in Aashiq Abu movie '' Idukki Gold'' in 2013, Later he appeared in Mammootty starrer Varsham. His first movie as a male ...

(born 1995), Indian film actor from the Malayalam film industry *

Sheila Benson Sheila Benson (December 4, 1930February 23, 2022) was an American journalist and film critic. She served as film critic for the ''Los Angeles Times'' from 1981 to 1991. Early life and education Benson was born in New York City on December 4, 193 ...

, American journalist and film critic *

Sheri Benson Sheri Benson (born 1962 or 1963) is a Canadian politician who represented the riding of Saskatoon West in the House of Commons of Canada from the 2015 election until her defeat in 2019. She is a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP). Prior t ...

, Canadian politician *

Simon Benson Simon Benson (September 9, 1851 – August 5, 1942) was a noted Norwegian-born American businessman and philanthropist who made his mark in the city of Portland, Oregon. Biography Background Simon Benson was born Simen Bergersen Klæve in th ...

(1851–1942), Norwegian-born American logging entrepreneur and philanthropist *

Stella Benson Stella Benson (6 January 1892 – 7 December 1933) was an English feminist, novelist, poet, and travel writer. She was a recipient of the Benson Medal. Early life Benson was born to Ralph Beaumont Benson (1862–1911), a member of the landed ...

(1892–1933), English feminist, novelist, poet, and travel writer *

Stephanie Benson Stephanie Benson, also known as Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem of Kokobin, is a UK-based Ghanaian international singer and performer who is rooted in jazz music. In Ghana, she has been described as the queen of jazz. Early life Stephanie Benso ...

(Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem of Kokobin), UK based Ghanaian singer and performer *

Stephen Allen Benson Stephen Allen Benson (May 21, 1816 – January 24, 1865) was a Liberian politician who served as the second president of Liberia from 1856 to 1864. Prior to that, he served as the third vice president of Liberia from 1854 to 1856 under President J ...

(1816–1865), President of Liberia 1856–1864 * Steve Benson (disambiguation) * Susan Porter Benson (1943–2005), American historian * T. D. Benson (1857–1926), British socialist activist * T. O. S. Benson (1917–2008), Nigerian lawyer * Taylor Benson (1922–1996), member of the Wisconsin State Senate *

Teco Benson Teco Benson is a Nigerian film director and producer. He was nominated for Best Director at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006 and 2008, and won Director of the Year at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2012 he was decorated by Preside ...

, Nigerian film director and producer * Tom Benson (disambiguation) *

Tony Benson (athlete) Anthony Charles Benson (born 20 May 1942) is an Australian former long-distance runner who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. As an athlete, Benson won the 1969 Pacific Conference Games 1500m, set Australian 2000m and 3000m records, ran a su ...

(born 1942), Australian long-distance runner *

Tony Benson (rugby league) Tony Benson (born 1965) is a rugby league coach from New Zealand. Coaching career New Zealand Benson coached Bartercard Cup team Hibiscus Coast Raiders from 2001 to 2005, as well as the Junior Kiwis team from 2003 to 2005. Great Britain Moving ...

(born 1965), New Zealand rugby league coach * Trent Benson (born 1971), South Korean-born American murderer *

Trinity Benson Trinity Benson (born January 16, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Central. College career Benson played college football for the East ...

(born 1997), American football player * Troy Benson (born 1963), former professional American football player *

Trudy Benson Trudy Benson (born 1985) is an American abstract painter who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Early life and work Trudy Benson was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1985. She received a BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007 and an MFA ...

(born 1985), American artist *

Vern Benson Vernon Adair Benson (September 19, 1924 – January 20, 2014) was an infielder/outfielder, coach, scout and interim manager in American Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he stood 5'11" (180 cm) tall, weighed 180 pounds (82&nbs ...

(1924–2014), American baseball player * Violet Benson, (online alias Daddy Issues), Russian-born American Internet personality * Warren Benson (1924–2005), American composer and timpanist *

Wayne Benson John Wayne Benson is an American mandolinist and songwriter in the bluegrass tradition. He is best known for his unique approach to the mandolin, and his long-term involvement with Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out. History Early years Benson wa ...

, American mandolinist and songwriter in the bluegrass tradition *

Wendy Benson Wendy Benson-Landes (born July 8, 1971) is an American actress, known for her roles on television. She played the role of Julie Harris in the 2001 biographical television movie ''James Dean''. Benson also starred in the short-lived sitcoms ''Muscl ...

(born 1971), American actress seen in many television shows * Will Benson (born 1998), American baseball player * William Benson (disambiguation)

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Carly Corinthos Carly Corinthos is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', a soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Laura Wright from 2005. A collaborative effort between the writers, Carly – originally played by Sarah Joy Brown from 1996 to 2001 ...

(née Benson), role played by

Sarah Joy Brown Sarah Joy Brown, sometimes credited simply as Sarah Brown (born February 18, 1975), is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for originating the role of Carly Corinthos on the American daytime drama ''General Hospital'' from 1996 to 200 ...

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Laura Wright Laura Wright (née Sisk) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Ally Rescott on ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' (1991–1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on ''Guidin ...

in American soap opera ''

General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the list of longest-running television shows by category, longest-running American soap opera in pro ...

'' *Freddie Benson, role played by

Nathan Kress Nathan Karl Kress (born November 18, 1992) is an American actor and director. Kress began his career at the age of four, notably appearing in several television commercials and providing the voices of Easy and Tough Pup in the comedy-drama film ...

in American TV sitcom ''

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'' *

Kurt Benson Kurt Benson is a fictional character from the Television in the United Kingdom, British television soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', played by Jeremy Edwards. He debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 23 October 1995. He was created by Phil Red ...

, character in British soap opera ''

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'' *

Olivia Benson Olivia Margaret "Liv" Benson is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the NBC police procedural drama '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', portrayed by Mariska Hargitay. Benson holds the rank and pay-grade of Captain and is the Com ...

, character in American police drama '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' *Benson, brother-in-law of Deputy Arthel Queen in the novel ''Deliverance'' *Jamesir Bensonmum, character played by

Sir Alec Guinness Sir Alec Guinness (born Alec Guinness de Cuffe; 2 April 1914 – 5 August 2000) was an English actor. After an early career on the stage, Guinness was featured in several of the Ealing comedies, including ''Kind Hearts and Coronets'' (194 ...

in the 1976 comedy film ''

Murder by Death ''Murder by Death'' is a 1976 American comedy mystery film directed by Robert Moore and written by Neil Simon. The film stars Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, James Coco, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Ma ...

'' *Zoe Benson, character played by

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in '' American Horror Story: Coven'' *Barry B. Benson, Bee protagonist played by

Jerry Seinfeld Jerome Allen Seinfeld ( ; born April 29, 1954) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing a Jerry Seinfeld (character), semi-fictionalized version of himself in the sitcom ''Seinfeld'', which he ...

in ''

Bee Movie ''Bee Movie'' is a 2007 American computer-animated comedy film co-produced by DreamWorks Animation SKG and Columbus 81 Productions, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed by Simon J. Smith and Steve Hickner (in the f ...

'' *Benson Dunwoody, a main character in the animated television series ''

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''. He's Mordecai and Rigby's boss.

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