Ben Fransham

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Characters played by Ben Fransham

Lothlorien Elf / Goblin / Uruk-hai (uncredited) — The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Multi-faction background extra.

Anendel / Thandronen (uncredited) — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Elven warrior in Rivendell.

Petyr — What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

The ancient, reclusive fourth housemate who behaves like a feral animal and resembles Count Orlok. He turns both Deacon and Nick into vampires. While hiding in the basement during daylight, he is discovered and killed by a vampire hunter who exposes him to direct sunlight. His death serves as a major catalyst for Nick's subsequent banishment.

The Ferryman — The Ferryman (2007)

A supernatural entity that appears when the trapped spirit is exposed to a coin. He claims the malevolent spirit and transports it into the afterlife before disappearing into the darkness.

Career Overview

Ben Fransham has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Middle-earth (Tolkien) with 2 titles. Signature works include What We Do in the Shadows, Minimally Invasive, The Witch & the Woodsman. 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 Place
New Zealand

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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