Peter Mensah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Mensah
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ComicCon Spartacus Press Release 2009
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| Born | 27 August 1959 Chiraa, Bono Region, Ghana
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| Nationality | British, Ghanaian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Peter Mensah is a talented actor from Ghana and Britain who is also based in Canada. He was born on August 27, 1959. Many people know him best for playing Oenomaus in the TV show Spartacus, which aired from 2010 to 2013. He has also appeared in many popular movies like Avatar, 300, and The Incredible Hulk. You might have also seen him in Tears of the Sun, Hidalgo, and the recent movie Gladiator II.
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Early Life and Education
Peter Mensah was born in a place called Chiraa in Ghana. His family was very academic, meaning they loved to learn. When he was young, he moved to Hertfordshire, England, with his parents and two younger sisters. His father, Peter Osei Mensah, was an architect engineer, and his mother was a writer.
Peter Mensah started learning martial arts when he was only six years old. Even though he enjoyed drama in school, he first studied engineering. He even came to Canada as an engineer to help develop gas fields.
Peter Mensah's Acting Career
Peter Mensah has had a long and exciting career in acting, appearing in many movies and TV shows.
Famous Movie Roles
He has been in some really big movies! You might recognize him from:
- Avatar (2009), where he played Akwey.
- 300 (2006), where he was the Persian Messenger. He even returned for 300: Rise of an Empire in 2014.
- The Incredible Hulk (2008), playing General Joe Greller.
- Tears of the Sun (2003) and Hidalgo (2004).
- More recently, he appeared in Snake Eyes (2021) as the Blind Master and Gladiator II (2024) as Jubartha.
Television Appearances
Peter Mensah has also been a regular face on television. His most famous TV role is Oenomaus in the Spartacus series, including Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and Spartacus: Vengeance. He was a main character in these shows.
He also had a recurring role in the fifth season of True Blood and appeared in shows like Star Trek: Enterprise, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. From 2017 to 2018, he was a main cast member in Midnight, Texas.
Voice Acting and Video Games
Did you know Peter Mensah also uses his voice for characters? He voiced Predaking, a dragon-like leader, in the animated series Transformers: Prime. He also provided his voice and likeness for the character Sgt. Zach Hammond in the video game Dead Space.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Mensah para niños
