Ben Fransham is a talented New Zealand-based actor with a diverse range of energetic performances under his belt, particularly notable for his work in projects involving the undead. Interestingly, before pursuing a career in acting, Fransham was a professionally trained ballet dancer, and this unique background has allowed him to bring a distinctive physical versatility to his numerous character roles in theatre, musicals, and film.
Fransham is perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of the ancient and unsettling vampire Petyr in Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's critically acclaimed comedy horror film What We Do in the Shadows (2014).
In addition to his role in Ash vs Evil Dead (2015),Fransham has collaborated with Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi on several projects, including the horror feature film 30 Days of Night (2007) and the fantasy action series Legend of the Seeker (2008),where he played a variety of roles.
Fransham also has a long-standing association with Peter Jackson's productions, dating back to Heavenly Creatures (1994. His proficient motion-capture work can be seen in many of Weta Digital's collaborations, including The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012),The Adventures of Tintin (2011),I, Robot (2004),District 9 (2009),King Kong (2005),and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001),as well as the rest of the trilogy.
Ben Fransham's extensive experience in various genres and mediums has allowed him to develop a unique range and versatility as an actor, making him a valuable asset to any production.
