Preston Nyman

Actor

Born September 19, 1997 in London, England

Preston Nyman (b. 1997, London) is a British actor and comedian, son of Andy Nyman. Best known as the voice of Ben Elf in Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom (2009–2013), he has since appeared in films like Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) and Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), TV series including A Small Light and Catch-22, and theatre. He also performed stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe at age 14, becoming one of its youngest solo performers.

Acting

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
TV series, 2025
as Ben
Mufasa: The Lion King
Film, 2024
as Zazu (voice)
A Small Light
TV series, 2023
as Kuno Van Der Horst
Ridley Road
TV series, 2021
as Jeremy Klein
Catch-22
TV series, 2019
as Lieutenant Newman
Ghost Stories
Film, 2018
as Bar Mitzvah Guest
Crooked House
Film, 2017
as Eustace Leonides
This Country
TV series, 2017
as 'Weak' Nathan Kay
The Egg Trick
Film, 2013
as Andrew
3rd & Bird
TV series, 2008
as Quinn
Run Fatboy Run
Film, 2007
as Boating Boy (uncredited)
Mr. Bean's Holiday
Film, 2007
as Boy with Train
Penelope
Film, 2006
as Boy Pupil
Silent Witness
TV series, 1996
as Gary Brockham
Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom: The North Pole
Film
as Ben (voice)