- Amber Nicole Benson
Amber Nicole Benson, born on January 8, 1977, is an American actress, writer, film director, and film producer. She is best known for her role as "Tara Maclay", on the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". - Godfrey Benson 1st Baron Charnwood
Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood (6 November 1864 - 3 February 1945) was an British author, academic, Liberal politician and philanthropist. Benson was born in Alresford, Hampshire, the son of William Benson, a barrister, and Elizabeth Soulsby Smith. He was educated at Winchester and Balliol College, Oxford. He graduated in 1887, and would later become a philosophy lecturer at Balliol. - Doug Benson
Doug Benson is an American comedian who has appeared on Comedy Central Presents, Best Week Ever, Mr. Show and most recently as a contestant on Last Comic Standing. Benson was part of the writing team that created (and performed in) "The Marijuana-Logues". Awarded Stoner of the Year for 2006, he is currently working on the film project Super High Me. Super High Me documents Doug not smoking pot for 30 days and then smoking pot for 30 days in a row. - Robert Benson 1st Baron Bingley
Robert Benson, 1st Baron Bingley, PC (circa 1676 - 9 April 1731) was an English politician of the 18th century. Benson served as member of Parliament for Thetford in Norfolk from 1702 to 1705, then becoming MP for York. In 1711, he was sworn of the Privy Council and became Chancellor of the Exchequer until 1713. In 1713 he became ennobled as Baron Bingley, and became the British ambassador to Spain. Benson founded the stately home Bramham Park. - Rob Benson
Robert Benson is a musician that became a professional in 1989. He is currently the lead singer of T. Rex (A Celebration of Marc and Mickey), a T. Rex tribute band. He has been a long time fan of Marc Bolan's and his voice is said to recreate the unique 70's sound of T-Rex. - Liz Benson
Elizabeth Benson (1966-) is a Nollywood Actress whose rise started from the soap opera "Fortunes" in 1993. She later switched into home movies like "Glamour Girls" (1994), True Confessions and Izaga to mention a few. The Efik born acting diva is one of Nigeria's most prolific actresses and holds a degree in Dramatic Arts. She has worked with reputable Nigeria Filmakers such as Lola Fani Kayode, Zeb Ejiro, Chuck Mike, Andy Amanechi, Tunji Bamishigbin and Lai Arasanmi. - Francis Robert Benson
Sir Francis Robert Benson (November 4, 1858-December 31 1939), commonly known as Frank Benson or F. R. Benson, was a British actor and theatre manager. He founded his own company in 1883 and produced all but two of Shakespeare's plays. He was educated at Winchester and New College, Oxford, and at the university was distinguished both as an athlete (winning the Inter-university three miles) and as an amateur actor. - Edward Frederic Benson
Edward Frederic Benson (July 24, 1867 - February 29, 1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist and short story writer, known professionally as E.F. Benson. His friends called him Fred. - Edward White Benson
Edward White Benson (July 14 1829 - October 11 1896) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1882 until his death. Born in Highgate, Birmingham and educated at King Edward's School in Birmingham and Trinity College, Cambridge, Benson began his career as a schoolmaster at Rugby School in 1852. In 1859 Benson was chosen by Prince Albert as the first Master (headmaster) of Wellington College, Berkshire, which had been built as the nation's memorial to the Duke of Wellington. - A. C. Benson
Arthur Christopher Benson (24 April, 1862 - 17 June, 1925), British essayist, poet and author, was one of six children of Edward White Benson, a late nineteenth-century Archbishop of Canterbury. An uncle of the family was philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The Benson family were exceptionally literate and accomplished, but their history was somewhat tragic. A son and daughter died young, and another daughter, as well as A C himself, … - Cedric Benson
Cedric Myron Benson (born December 28, 1982 in Midland, Texas) is an American football running back. He was drafted fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. - Nick Benson
Nicholas James Benson (born June 8, 1994 in Springfield, Missouri) is an American actor. He played Derrick Westerly on the The WB Television Network show "Summerland". Benson has two older brothers who are also actors; he began his acting career in 2001 after moving to Florida. - Edgar Benson
Edgar John Benson, PC, FCA, B.Comm (born May 28 1923) is a retired Canadian politician and businessman. Benson was a chartered accountant by profession, and co-owner of a local radio station. He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1962 general election as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston, Ontario. He entered the Cabinet of Prime Minister Lester Pearson in 1964 as Minister of National Revenue, and served concurrently, … - William S. Benson
William Shepherd Benson (25 September 1855 - 20 May 1932) was an admiral in the United States Navy and the first Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), holding the post throughout World War I. Born in Macon, Georgia, Benson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1877. His early years of sea duty included cruise around the World in "Dolphin" during the 1880s. He was also active in coast survey and hydrographic duties, was an instructor at the Naval Academy, … - Mildred Benson
Mildred Wirt Benson (born July 10, 1905, died May 29, 2002) was an American author of children's books, in particular several Nancy Drew mysteries. Writing under Stratemeyer Syndicate pen name Carolyn Keene from 1929 to 1947, she contributed to 23 of the first 25, originally published, Nancy Drew mysteries. She was one of 28 individuals who helped produce the Syndicate's Nancy Drew mystery books from 1929 to 1984. - Henry L. Benson
Henry Landin Benson (July 6 1854-October 16 1921) was the 44th Associate Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. He also served as speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives and was the older brother of Oregon Governor Frank W. Benson. - Rhian Benson
Rhiannon Afua "Rhian" Benson is a Ghanaian soul and jazz singer, songwriter, and composer. She was born in Accra, Ghana to a Welsh mother, who was a singer, and an Ashanti father, who was a guitarist. She was raised in Ghana, India, and the United Kingdom, where she eventually settled. Benson began playing piano and guitar and writing songs and poetry at an early age. - Kris Benson
Kristin James Benson (born November 7, 1974 in Superior, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles. Benson pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1997 to 2004 and for the New York Mets from 2004 to 2005. - Ashley Benson
Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress. She has been dancing since she was a toddler, and has been singing since she the age of five. She has appeared on several television shows, including "The District", "The OC", "Zoey 101", "The West Wing", "Strong Medicine", and "The Inside". - Benny Benson
John Ben "Benny" Benson, Jr. (1913-1972) was born in Chignik, Alaska. After the death of his mother when he was four, his father was forced to send him and his brother Carl to boarding school,since he couldn't take care of them. Benny grew up at the Jesse Lee Children's Home in Unalaska and later in Seward. In 1926, at age 13, Benson entered a contest to design the flag for the Territory of Alaska, and he won. - Steve Benson
Stephen R. Benson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning liberal U.S. editorial cartoonist for "The Arizona Republic". Benson is the grandson of former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former LDS Church president Ezra Taft Benson. Benson's more controversial cartoons include one that depicts a firefighter carrying a child from the Oklahoma City bombing similar to a well-known photo of a firefighter's futile rescue of 1-year old Baylee Almon. - Rod Benson
Rodrique Zsorryon Benson was born on October 10, 1984 in Fairfield, California. In high school he pursued a love of basketball and volleyball. Rod went to UC Berkeley playing basketball. After his four standout seasons in California, he played pro in the NBA Development League with the Toros for his 2006-2007 season. Rod then went to Bismarck, North Dakota to play for the Dakota Wizards, to finish the season. - Brad Benson
Bradley William Benson (born November 25, 1955, in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player. He was an offensive lineman with the New York Giants of the National Football League from 1978 to 1988. He was a pivotal member of the 1986 Giants team that defeated the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI. He was selected to play in the 1986 Pro Bowl. - Mark Benson
Mark Richard Benson (born 6 July 1958) is a former first class cricketer and now a ICC Elite Panel cricket umpire - he played for England in one Test match and one one-day international in 1986. Benson was born in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England. He was educated at Sutton Valence school in Kent and worked for a time as a marketing assistant for Shell. He then took up full time cricket with Kent. - Jessica Benson
Jessica Nicole Benson (born October 4 1988 in Severn, Maryland) is a member of the R&B trio 3LW (Three Little Women), along with Kiely Williams and Adrienne Bailon. She joined 3LW in 2002 after founding member Naturi Naughton left. Benson was initially rejected due to her age. However, she eventually was accepted, becoming the third group member. Jessica was a student at Meade Senior High School in Fort Meade, Maryland, … - Tom Benson
Tom Benson (born 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is the owner of the New Orleans Saints NFL team. He is also the owner of several automobile dealerships in the Greater New Orleans and San Antonio areas. Benson became wealthy by investing profits from his automobile dealerships in local banks. He eventually purchased several small Southern banks and formed Benson Financial, which he sold to Wells Fargo in 1996. - Kent Benson
Michael Kent Benson (born December 27, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana) is a retired American collegiate and professional basketball player. He played college basketball for coach Bobby Knight at Indiana University. With Quinn Buckner and Scott May, he led Indiana University to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship in the 1975-1976 season. That season, they were undefeated throughout the entire regular and post season. - Holly Benson
Anna Holliday "Holly" Benson (born June 1, 1971) was a member of the Florida House of Representatives. In November 2000, Benson became the first Republican elected to the District 3 seat, succeeding Democrat DeeDee Ritchie. On December 28, 2006, Florida's Governor-elect Charlie Crist appointed Benson to the position of Secretary of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. On December 31, 2006, Benson resigned from the Florida House of Representatives, … - Vern Benson
Vernon Adair Benson (born September 19, 1924, in Granite Quarry, North Carolina) is a retired infielder/outfielder, coach, scout and interim manager in American Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he stood 5'11" (180 cm) tall, weighed 180 pounds (82 kg), batted lefthanded, and threw righthanded. Benson attended Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. - Joanne Benson
Joanne E. Benson (b. January 4, 1943) was the 44th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from January 3, 1995 to January 4, 1999. An Independent Republican, she was elected on the gubernatorial ticket with Governor Arne Carlson. She is a former Minnesota state senator noted for her somewhat more conservative tendencies than the moderate Carlson. She ran in the 1998 Republican primary for governor, starting off as the initial front-runner in the GOP primary. - Dee Benson
Dee Vance Benson (born August 25, 1948) is the chief judge for United States District Court for the District of Utah. Dee was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on May 16, 1991, and confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1991. In May 2004, Chief Justice William Rehnquist appointed Judge Benson to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for a seven year term. In 1973, Judge Benson received a B.A. from Brigham Young University, … - Allan L. Benson
Allan Louis Benson (November 6, 1871-August 19, 1940) was an American newspaper editor and author who ran for President as the Socialist Party of America candidate in 1916. Benson was born in Plainfield, Michigan in 1871. He was at times managing editor of the Detroit Journal, the Detroit Times, and the Washington Times. He married Mary Hugh in Windsor, Ontario on November 19, 1899 and had four children. - Roy S. Benson
Roy Stanley Benson, a veteran submarine commander of World War 2, was born in Concord, New Hampshire. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in 1925. He graduated and commissioned as an Ensign in June 1929. - Nigel Benson
Nigel C. Benson (born January 15, 1955) is a British author and illustrator. Nigel Benson was born in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, son of Ralph H. Benson, a fine artist specializing in oils and pastels, and Heather M. Benson. He grew up in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and was educated at Dunstable Grammar School (where film star Gary Cooper and other notables were taught). - James Benson
James William Benson is the founder of the Benson Space Company, a civilian spaceflight venture focused on commercial space tourism. - Robert Benson
Robert John "Bobby" Benson was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was the left defender of the Canadian team, which won the gold medal. - John Benson
John Harvey Benson (born December 23, 1942) was a Scottish football player and manager and is currently on the staff of Wigan Athletic. He was born in Arbroath. John Benson's long career in football began with Stockport Boys before signing as an apprentice with Manchester City. He turned professional with the Maine Road side in July 1961 and made 44 league appearances before moving to Torquay United in June 1964. - Alfred W. Benson
Alfred Washburn Benson (July 15 1843 - January 1 1916) was a United States Senator from Kansas. Born in Poland, New York, he moved to Jamestown, New York in 1860, and attended Jamestown and Randolph Academies. During the Civil War, he enlisted in 1862 as a private in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and at the close of the war held a commission as major. He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in Buffalo, … - Cliff Benson
Clifford Anthony Benson (born August 28, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois) was an American football tight end in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, the Washington Redskins, and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football for Purdue University. - Joanne C. Benson
Joanne Claybon Benson is an American politician who represents district 24 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
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