The older depiction of Ephraim Hanks, the former sailor who converted to the Church after visiting his brother Sidney. He later becomes a prominent church member and joins the Mormon Battalion; when he learns the handcart people are in trouble, he agrees to go to their aid, bringing his story together with Thomas Dobson's.
Richard Benedict has 4 screen credits in a career dating back to 2013. Signature works include Ephraim's Rescue, The Christmas Edition, Dying for a Daughter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
