Peter Mensah’s estimated net worth stands at approximately $5 million
Peter Mensah: A Brief Biography
Peter Mensah, born on 27 August 1959 in Chiraa, Ghana, to a British father who was an engineer, and a mother who was a writer. He gained recognition for his roles in various movies such as “Tears of the Sun”, “300” and “Hidalgo”. He also contributed to the video game “Dead Space”, all of which have significantly contributed to his financial status.
Peter Mensah’s net worth continues to grow, with sources estimating it at $5 million as of late 2017. His successful acting career, which commenced in the mid-90s, led to his involvement in several “Spartacus” television series, including “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” and “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena”. As he progresses in his career, it is anticipated that his wealth will also increase.
Peter Mensah Net Worth $5 million
Born into an academic family, Peter Mensah moved to England at a young age. He commenced martial arts training at six years old, nurtured a diverse range of sports interests, which later molded him into the accomplished actor he is today.
Initially, Peter worked as an engineer for a gas company. However, his passion for acting led him to make his debut on TV in an episode of “Nancy Drew” in 1995. His film debut ensued three years later in “The Long Island Incident”, in which he portrayed the character Hugh. Subsequently, more opportunities unfolded, fueling the augmentation of his net worth. In 2000, he featured as a guest in an episode of “Relic Hunter” and secured a role in “Witchblade” the following year, appearing in two episodes as Hector “Moby” Mobius.
In the 2000s, his prominence soared as he landed more significant roles. His notable performances include the portrayal of Jaffa in the 2004 film “Hidalgo”, which depicted the life of distance rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang named Hidalgo. Mensah also captivated audiences with his role as a Persian Messenger in the 2007 film “300”, based on the comic series of the same name by Frank Miller, a fictionalized re-telling of the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. In 2009, Mensah made an appearance in the film “Avatar”. During 2008, he became involved in the video game project entitled “Dead Space” as Sgt. Zach Hammond, providing the voice and likeness. His net worth surged steadily.
That same year, Peter also made a guest appearance in two episodes of “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”, assuming the role of General Perry. In 2010, he portrayed Oenomaus in the series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” for 13 episodes, which was aired on Starz and inspired by the historical figure of the same name played by Andy Whitfield. He reprised his role in the prequel miniseries “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena” the following year. He continued to reprise his role in subsequent “Spartacus” series.
Some of his recent projects include his voice portrayal of Predaking in “Transformers: Prime” and his portrayal of the Hidden One in “Sleepy Hollow”, further contributing to his net worth and career CV, which now spans almost 50 appearances in films and on TV.
Mensah, who has mentioned that he doesn’t have time for romantic relationships, keeps his personal life private.
# | Trademark |
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1 | Often portrays noble militant characters |
# | Fact |
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1 | He grew up in England. |
2 | He met James Cameron in a parking lot, and Cameron cast him in Avatar (2009) on the spot. |
3 | He was considered for the role of Detective Winn in Prom Night (2008). |
All pictures
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Midnight, Texas | 2017 | TV Series | Lemuel Bridger |
Kevin Hart: What Now? | 2016 | Documentary | African Dictator |
Sleepy Hollow | 2015-2016 | TV Series | The Hidden One The Hidden Onepeter |
The Second Sound Barrier | 2016 | Short | Thelonious Courage as The Powerhouse |
300: Rise of an Empire | 2014 | Persian Emissary | |
Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising | 2013 | TV Movie | Predaking (voice) |
Burn Notice | 2013 | TV Series | Marco Cabral |
Transformers Prime | 2013 | TV Series | Predaking |
Spartacus: War of the Damned | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Doctore Oenomaus |
True Blood | 2012 | TV Series | Kibwe |
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena | 2011 | TV Mini-Series | Oenomaus |
Avatar | 2009 | Horse Clan Leader | |
The Seed | 2008 | Short | |
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | 2008 | TV Series | General Perry Perry |
Dead Space | 2008 | Video Game | Sgt. Zach Hammond (voice) |
The Incredible Hulk | 2008 | General Joe Greller | |
300 | 2006 | Messenger | |
Star Trek: Enterprise | 2005 | TV Series | Daniel Greaves |
Hidalgo | 2004 | Jaffa | |
Tears of the Sun | 2003 | Terwase | |
Cypher | 2002 | Vault Security | |
Conviction | 2002 | TV Movie | T-Bone |
Witchblade | 2001-2002 | TV Series | Hector ‘Moby’ Mobius |
Triggermen | 2002 | Boxer | |
Tracker | 2002 | TV Series | Marak |
Jason X | 2001 | Sgt. Brodski | |
A Nero Wolfe Mystery | 2001 | TV Series | Arthur / Receptionist |
Harvard Man | 2001 | Cyril the Butler | |
Blue Murder | 2001 | TV Series | Marlon Anderson |
Relic Hunter | 2000 | TV Series | Witch Doctor |
A Perfect Son | 2000 | Tall Gay Basher | |
Bless the Child | 2000 | Good Samaritan Janitor | |
Enslavement: The True Story of Fanny Kemble | 2000 | TV Movie | Quaka |
Twitch City | 2000 | TV Series | Prison Guard |
The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery | 2000 | TV Movie | Mort Erwin |
Bruiser | 2000 | Skinhead | |
The City | 2000 | TV Series | Lang |
Earth: Final Conflict | 1998-1999 | TV Series | Alan / Paratrooper |
Striking Poses | 1999 | Hunky Receptionist | |
Highlander: The Raven | 1999 | TV Series | Raphael |
F/X: The Series | 1998 | TV Series | Vincent |
The Long Island Incident | 1998 | TV Movie | Hugh |
La Femme Nikita | 1998 | TV Series | Taylor |
Once a Thief | 1997 | TV Series | Petrosian’s assistant |
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science | 1997 | TV Series | Charles Ssenyonga |
Nancy Drew | 1995 | TV Series | Simon |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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The Mo’Nique Show | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
By Any Means Necessary: The Making of ‘Jason X’ | 2002 | Video short documentary | Himself / Sgt. Brodski |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Spartacus: War of the Damned | 2013 | TV Series | Oenomaus |
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2014 | BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical Short | Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising (2013) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2014 | BTVA Television Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series – Action/Drama | Transformers Prime (2010) |