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Finn Bennett

Finn Bennett is an Irish-British actor known for his television roles in HBO’s "True Detective: Night Country" (2024) and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (2026).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Finn Bennett is an Irish-British actor known for his television roles in HBO’s "True Detective: Night Country" (2024) and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" (2026). He was born in London in 1999 and has also appeared in projects including "Black Doves" and "Warfare". In 2025, he received the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival and was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Early life

Finn Bennett was born at Homerton University Hospital in Hackney, London, on 27 December 1999. Available sources identify him as Irish-British, but do not provide a fuller public biography in the supplied results.

Acting career

Bennett is known for roles in television and film, including Officer Peter Prior in HBO’s "True Detective: Night Country" and Aerion Targaryen in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms". Sources also associate him with "Black Doves", "Warfare", and earlier screen work.

Recognition

In 2025, Bennett received the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival. He was also named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.

Key facts

  • Born on 27 December 1999 in Hackney, London.
  • Is described as an Irish-British actor.
  • Played Officer Peter Prior in "True Detective: Night Country".
  • Portrays Aerion Targaryen in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".
  • Received the Trophée Chopard at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Finn Bennett?
Finn Bennett is an Irish-British actor known for roles in "True Detective: Night Country" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".
When was Finn Bennett born?
He was born on 27 December 1999.
What is Finn Bennett best known for?
He is best known for playing Officer Peter Prior in "True Detective: Night Country" and Aerion Targaryen in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".
Has Finn Bennett won any awards?
Yes. He received the Trophée Chopard at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
What other productions has he appeared in?
Supplied sources also mention "Black Doves" and the film "Warfare".

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finn_Bennett
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, nationality, occupation, known roles, and award/recognition mentions.
  2. Sequel Management — https://sequelmanagement.co.uk/talents/finn-bennett
    Supports: Biographical details, credits including "True Detective: Night Country", "Black Doves", "Warfare", and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms", plus award recognition.
  3. Man About Town — https://www.manabouttown.tv/culture/finn-bennett-interview
    Supports: Career context, earlier screen work, and mention of recent and upcoming roles.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/finn-bennett/
    Supports: Actor profile and earlier roles.