Actor Bentley Kalu Continues to Enthrall Global Audiences with His Talent

Hollywood 411
2 min readDec 9, 2024

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Bentley Kalu is an actor and storyteller extraordinaire, combining theatrical depth, on-screen charisma, and voice-over artistry. Born in the UK and raised between there and North America, Bentley’s upbringing gave him a rich cultural background that informs his work. His formal training in Theatre Arts provided a solid foundation for his varied career, which spans stage, screen, and voice-over.

Bentley’s theatre background is complemented by his specialized training in stage combat, fight choreography, and musical performance, making him a jack of all trades. He’s dynamic as a performer in shows like Bethlehem Lights, where he played a commanding African warlord, and in the musical Aladdin, where he had boundless energy and charm as the Genie. Bentley’s natural comedic timing and dramatic intensity make him a standout in any role. He draws the audience into his character’s stories with incredible authenticity.

As a voice actor, Bentley’s basso voice is smooth and resonant and has brought to life iconic figures such as poets Claude McKay and Langston Hughes, jazz legend Miles Davis, and statesman Colin Powell. From his unparalleled vocal range with accents from Standard American and British to West Indian, African, and Jamaican accents to character voices-from croaky elders to high-pitched animation personalities — it is clear why he’s in high demand in radio and television.

Bentley’s on-screen achievements highlight his creative flair even more. He solidified his status as a well-known and esteemed actor with roles in acclaimed series like Doctor Who and Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. Bentley further cemented his position as a major player in the entertainment world in 2019 by taking on an exciting new challenge: becoming a series regular on the highly anticipated Showtime series HALO.

In addition to his acting work, Bentley is an enthusiastic storyteller who devotes his energies to producing screenplays and scripts for movies and television shows. He practices yoga and meditation and is a strong proponent of mindfulness and balance. He finds inspiration in the quiet of nature, especially the water, which he sees as a source of regeneration and tranquility. The arts seep into every part of his life and reflect his deep commitment to exploring the human experience through storytelling.

Bentley Kalu, represented by top firms including Rosenzweig Group (US) and Creative Artists Management (UK), always enthralls global audiences. He is a real star in acting and storytelling because of his artistic journey, exemplifying the transformational power of imagination.

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