Writer, Poet, Actor
15 April 1958 to 7 December 2023
A British poet, writer and actor, who is best known for his provocative, politically-charged poetry and bestselling novels. Benjamin Zephaniah only worked as an actor occasionally, most recently as a recurring character in Peaky Blinders (2013-2022). He also appeared in single episodes of The Comic Strip Presents (1988), EastEnders (1993) Zen Motoring (2022) and the film Farendj (1990). He also wrote Standing Firm: Football’s Windrush Story (2021).
Read Benjamin Zephaniah's Guardian obituary
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