Benn Welford

Benn Welford is a highly accomplished actor and voice artist with over 20 years of professional experience across stage, screen, and audio.

A graduate of NIDA (Bachelor of Dramatic Arts – Acting), Benn has worked extensively in Australia and overseas with some of the most respected theatre companies and producers, including Disney Theatrical Productions, Michael Cassel Group, Sydney Theatre Company, State Theatre Company South Australia, Griffin Theatre Company, and Theatre of Image. He has toured extensively with The Lion King across Australia and internationally, performing a range of principal roles, including on London’s iconic West End.

On screen, Benn has featured in productions for ABC, Network Ten, Foxtel, Empire Pictures, and 20th Century Fox, with credits including Crownies, A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne, Whatever Happened to That Guy?, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He has also appeared in a wide range of national television commercials and short films.

As a narrator and voice-over artist, Benn’s vocal work spans fiction, education, and commercial content. His narration credits include Spring Fling: Wine Country and Only the Weekend for Meet Cute on Apple Podcasts, as well as Scholastic’s audiobook A Guide to Falling Off the Map by Zanni L Arnot. He has also voiced campaigns for the NSW Department of Education and Training, AMES, and a diverse range of commercial clients.

Benn brings clarity, warmth, and authenticity to every performance — along with a great sense of humour and a reputation for being not just professional, but genuinely fun to work with.