Floella Benjamin Husband, Daughter, Early Life, Children, Biography, Wikipedia

Floella Karen Yunies Benjamin, a.k.a Floella Benjamin, is a Trinidadian- British actress, politician, singer, author, presenter, and businesswoman. She is best known as the host of children’s programs including Play School, Play Away, and Fast Forward. Floella Benjamin DBE, DL was born on 23rd September 1949 in the town of Pointe-a-Pierre in Trinidad and Tobago. She is 73 years old as of 2022.

Some of the other notable movies and Television shows she has worked in are “Commanding to England”, “Black Joy”, “Jamboree,” “Run Fatboy Run,” and “Rendition.” Floella was introduced to the House of Lords of the United Kingdom as a life peer-nominated by the Liberal Democrats on 28th June 2010.

She moved to Beckenham, Kent with her siblings in 1960 to meet with her father who had immigrated to Britain when they were little. After she worked as a stage actress in West End Musicals, she worked her way into becoming a Television presenter and began working in children’s TV programs including Play Shool for BBC in 1976.

Floella appeared in many pantomimes including Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Black Mikado, and The Husband-in-Law. Some of her other notable works can be seen in movies and TV shows like I Don’t Want to Be Born, Angels, Within These Walls, Crown Court, The Gentle Touch, Dixon of Dock Green, etc.

Floella Benjamin Wiki / Biography

Full NameFloella Karen Yunies Benjamin
Nick NameFloella Benjamin
Profession British actress, politician, singer, author, presenter, Campaigner, and businesswoman
Date of Birth 23rd September 1949
Age (as of 2022)73 years (2022)
Birthplace Pointe-a-Pierre in Trinidad and Tobago
Ethnicity British- Trinidad, and Tobago
Zodiac SignLibra
School High School
College University
Educational QualificationGraduate
Father NameMr. Benjamin
Mother NameMrs.  Benjamin
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SiblingBrother – n/a.
Sister – n/a.
FamilyFamily Photo
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Friends Names 
ReligionChristianity
Home Town London, England
Current Address London, England
Marital Statusmarried
Husband NameKeith Taylor
ChildrenSon- Aston Taylor,
Daughter – Alvina Taylor.
Hobbies     Watching Movies
Awards       
Net Worth$5 Million
Monthly Earning$50-60K {Not Conformed }

Physical Attributes of Floella:

Height (approx.)Height in centimeters- 158 cm
Height in meters- 1.58 m
Height in feet inches- 5’ 2”                          
Weight (approx.)55Kg.
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack

Social Media Status:

Floella is not very active on social media since she is a very busy person. Nevertheless, due to her undying fame and influence, she has earned over 13.3k followers on Instagram (@baronessfloellabenjamin), 62.1k followers on Twitter (@FloellaBenjamin) and 551 subscribers and 27k views on her YouTube channel (Floella Benjamin).

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Instagram @baronessfloellabenjamin13.3K Followers
YouTube @FloellaBenjaminChannel564 Subscribers  
Twitter@FloellaBenjamin62.1K Followers
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Interesting facts about Floella Benjamin:
  • Floella’s book Coming to England which was published in 1997 is now used to teach modern history to the Youth.
  • She is married to Keith Taylor since 1980.
  • She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to broadcasting in the 2001 New Year Honours.
  • Floella has won a Special Lifetime Achievement Award from BAFTA and has been the chairperson of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts).
  • She is the mother of two children: Aston Taylor and Alvina Taylor.
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Commonly Asked Questions about Floella Benjamin
  1. Who is Floella Benjamin and why she is popular?
    • She is a Trinidadian- British actress, politician, singer, author, presenter, and businesswoman.
  2. Is Floella Benjamin dating someone right now?
    • She is married to Keith Taylor.
  3. What is her net worth?
    • Her net worth is estimated to be around $5 Million, and her monthly earnings are in the $50K-$60K range.
  4. What are her future plans?
    • She will continue as a politician and Businesswoman.
  5. Is there any controversy associated with her?
    • No.
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