Peter Mensah
Biography
Peter Mensah is a Ghanaian-English actor born on August 27, 1959, in Chiraa, Ghana. He moved to Hertfordshire, England, with his family at a young age. Mensah is known for his roles in various films and television shows. He has appeared in notable productions such as Tears of the Sun, 300, and Sleepy Hollow, as well as the Starz original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, and Spartacus: Vengeance. Mensah has also worked on other projects, with a total of 46 known credits. He is a male actor, standing at 6'3", and has a content score of 10.
Career overview
Peter Mensah is a Ghanaian-English actor born on August 27, 1959, in Chiraa, Ghana. He is known for his roles in various films and television shows. Mensah comes from an academic family and moved to Hertfordshire, England, with his parents at a young age. He later emigrated from Britain to Canada, where he has resided for the past 11 years.
Mensah has appeared in a number of notable productions, including Tears of the Sun, 300, Sleepy Hollow, and the Starz original series Spartacus. He has also appeared in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena and Spartacus: Vengeance. Mensah has a diverse range of acting credits, with a total of 46 known credits to his name.
Mensah's acting career has spanned multiple countries and genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He has worked in both film and television, appearing in a variety of roles throughout his career. With a career spanning over 60 years, Mensah has established himself as a talented and experienced actor in the entertainment industry.
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49 titles- Trust (2025) as Kroft
- Gladiator II (2024) as Jugurtha
- The Devil Conspiracy (2023) as Archangel Michael
- Hypochondriac (2022) as Dr. Jansen
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) as Blind Master
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Liban Abdirashid
- Departure (2019) as Levi
- Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018) as Nebserek
- Midnight, Texas (2017) as Lemuel Bridger
- Kevin Hart: What Now? (2016) as African Dictator
- The Second Sound Barrier (2016) as Thelonious Courage as The Powerhouse
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) as Persian Emissary
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Qovas
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as The Hidden One
- Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons Rising (2013) as Predaking (voice)
- Spartacus (2010) as Doctore
- Spartacus (2010) as Oenomaus / "Doctore"
- Transformers: Prime (2010) as Predaking (voice)
- Avatar (2009) as Horse Clan Leader
- True Blood (2008) as Kibwe
- The Incredible Hulk (2008) as General Joe Greller
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as General Perry
- The Seed (2008)
- Burn Notice (2007) as Marco Cabral
- 300 (2007) as Messenger
- Hidalgo (2004) as Jaffa
- Tears of the Sun (2003) as Terwase
- Cypher (2002) as Vault Security
- Triggermen (2002) as Boxer
- Conviction (2002) as T-Bone
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Daniel Greaves
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Receptionist
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Arthur
- Tracker (2001) as Marak
- Jason X (2001) as Sgt. Brodski
- Witchblade (2001)
- Bless the Child (2000) as Good Samaritan Janitor
- The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2000) as Mort Erwin
- Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble (2000) as Quaka
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Witch Doctor
- Striking Poses (1999) as Hunky Receptionist
- Highlander: The Raven (1998) as Raphael
- Twitch City (1998) as Prison Guard
- The Long Island Incident (1998) as Hugh
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Paratrooper
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Alan
- FX: The Series (1996) as Vincent
- Once a Thief (1996)
- Perfidious as Anton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Peter Mensah best known for?
Peter Mensah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Gladiator II (2024), The Devil Conspiracy (2023), Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
When and where was Peter Mensah born?
Peter Mensah was born on August 27, 1959 in Chiraa, Ghana.
How many credits does Peter Mensah have?
Peter Mensah has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Peter Mensah's background in cinema and television?
Peter Mensah is a Ghanaian-English actor born on August 27, 1959, in Chiraa, Ghana. He moved to Hertfordshire, England, with his family at a young age. Mensah is known for his roles in various films and television shows. He has appeared in notable productions such as Tears of the Sun, 300, and Sleepy Hollow, as well as...