Manu Bennett

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Characters played by Manu Bennett

Crixus — Spartacus (2010)

An undefeated Gaulish gladiator who initially clashes with Spartacus but later becomes his trusted ally. He shares an affair with Lucretia and loves Naevia. He joins the rebellion at the last moment after learning of Naevia's banishment, grievously wounding Lucretia during the uprising.

Azog the Defiler — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Ruthless orc warlord hunting Thorin.

Azog the Defiler — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Pale orc commander hunting Thorin.

Azog the Defiler — The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

Pale orc leader hunting Thorin's company.

Allanon — The Shannara Chronicles (2016)

The last druid in the Four Lands. He guides Wil, Amberle, and Eretria on their quest to protect the Ellcrys tree and maintain the barrier that keeps demons imprisoned in the Forbidding.

Billy — 30 Days of Night (2007)

Barrow resident who aids in the fight against the vampire threat.

Paco — The Condemned (2007)

Desperate contestant seeking his wife, injured in fight

Bennett — The Marine (2006)

Rome's gang member who knocks out John Triton and is later killed.

Creed — Beta Test (2016)

An ex-Sentinel employee who serves as the game's protagonist. His consciousness is being remotely controlled by the corporation, making him a central figure in a larger conspiracy.

Sinbad — Sinbad and the Minotaur (2011)

Sinbad is the central adventurer of the story. He enters Al-Jibar's camp, meets Tara, and becomes involved in her attempt to escape. Although he initially refuses to rescue her, he ultimately escapes with her and continues the voyage toward Crete in search of King Minos's hidden treasure.

Kimiora — The Raid (2022)

STG officer initially pursuing Rusty. He becomes vengeful, accidentally shoots officer Potaka, and shoots Rusty's father during a helicopter operation. He clashes with Gallagher's aggressive tactics and is eventually subdued by Blake and Gallagher.

Career Overview

Manu Bennett has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1993. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 3 titles. Signature works include Spartacus, The Shannara Chronicles, 30 Days of Night. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
23
Birth Date
1969-10-10
Birth Place
New Zealand

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q429595), public domain (CC0).