BBC Death In Paradise’s Officer Benjamin actor Anthony J Abraham’s real life
Anthony J Abraham is set to make his debut on BBC One's Death In Paradise as Officer Benjamin Brice
Anthony J Abraham is recognised for his leading role as Artie in the family action-adventure series Theodosia and his appearances in the BBC’s popular series Bad Education, alongside the show’s creator Jack Whitehall and Strictly Come Dancing’s Layton Williams.
Despite being in the public eye, the actor maintains a relatively private life, with little known about his personal affairs. His love for acting was ignited during his secondary school years, when his drama teachers encouraged him to take part in school productions at the tender age of 16
He later pursued acting courses at the Identity School of Acting, which led to him securing his first agent and starting to audition for substantial roles.
In 2021, he featured in the comedy film The Phantom of the Open, sharing the screen with Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, and Rhys Ifans.
Anthony J Abraham is set to appear on BBC hit show Death in Paradise (Image: BBC)
He has also showcased his talent in short films such as Exhale and South Facing. In 2022, Anthony took on the lead role of Drew in the short film Death and a Salesman.
The actor is now poised to join the cast of the BBC’s hit series Death In Paradise, where he will portray Officer Benjamin Brice.
Joining him will be Sergeant JP Hooper actor Tobi Bakare, who is set to return to the island, along with Kaos actress Michelle Greenidge, Dreamland’s Joy Richardson and Boiling Point’s Stephen Odubola.
The summary for the upcoming season states: “Following the recently solved mystery of ‘who shot the Santas?’, coupled with the news that his estranged mother has passed away, Mervin is prepared to return home and bid farewell to the island for good.
“However, when a case that deeply affects those at the station arises, could he be persuaded to prolong his stay? As Mervin continues to stir up trouble, the police team unites to crack some of the island’s most perplexing cases yet.”
