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My Take
Peter Mensah has one of the most commanding screen presences around, and I always perk up when he turns up in something. Ghanaian-born, British-raised and Canada-based, he's that rare character actor whose physicality and deep voice make him unforgettable even in supporting roles. For me his Oenomaus on Starz's Spartacus was the soul of that show, a warrior of real dignity and pain. But he's everywhere if you look, 300, Avatar, Hidalgo, The Incredible Hulk, even Gladiator II. He elevates every production he's in, and I genuinely think he deserves more leading material than the industry has given him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Mensah
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・メンサー
- Reading
- ぴーたー・めんさー
- Born
- August 27, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / voice actor / television actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Striking Poses | — | |
| Notable work | Bruiser | — | |
| Notable work | Bless the Child | — | |
| Notable work | The Perfect Son | — | |
| Notable work | Harvard Man | — | |
| Notable work | Jason X | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Mensah born?
Born August 27, 1959 (age 66).
Where is Peter Mensah from?
Peter Mensah is from Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
What does Peter Mensah do?
Peter Mensah works as actor, film actor, voice actor, television actor.
What is Peter Mensah known for?
Notable works include Striking Poses, Bruiser, Bless the Child.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.