Personal details
- Birth Date: 1988-12-07
- Height: 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
- Birth Location: Crystal Palace, London, England, UK
- Children: (2 children) Julian Jupiter Richard Sainte-Clementine
- Professions: Actor, Composer, Music Department
So, Benjamin Clementine—yeah, that name might ring a bell if you’ve been anywhere near the London music scene, or maybe if you just have a knack for spotting unique talent in unexpected places. He wasn’t born into some glitzy legacy or anything. Actually, he’s the youngest of five, stuck somewhere between the chaos and comfort of a middle-class home out in Edmonton, London. Raised by his grandmother, who didn’t exactly go easy on him, being a strict Roman Catholic and all. Guess that kind of upbringing can shape a person in strange ways. When she passed away, things shifted, and he moved back in with his parents, but the real wild turn came at 19. That’s when he just up and left for Paris. No job, no grand plan. Just a suitcase and a dream, I suppose. The guy actually ended up homeless for a while—just wandering the city, probably wondering what the hell he’d gotten himself into. But you know what? Paris has this weird way of chewing people up and then spitting them out as legends. Clementine became a bit of a cult figure in those art circles. Won a bunch of awards, too, which isn’t exactly common for someone who slept on benches. Eventually, California called his name. Not because of the sunshine, but for a shot at acting. He finally landed on the big screen in 2021, popping up as an imperial emissary in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Not a bad debut, if you ask me.
Back in February 2019, he snagged the title of knight in the Order of Arts and Letters from the French government—yeah, that’s a pretty big deal in the art world. Not everyone gets that kind of nod; it’s basically France’s way of saying, “You’ve made some serious waves in culture and creativity, and we see you.” This isn’t just a random pat on the back either. People who get this honor usually have some wild achievements under their belt—think actors, musicians, directors, or even fashion designers with a legendary streak. France doesn’t mess around when it comes to celebrating art, and being named a knight is like joining a club with some pretty famous faces. It’s a shoutout to someone who’s pushed the boundaries, inspired tons of people, and left a real mark on the scene. So yeah, it’s not just a medal—it’s a legacy move.
December 7, 1988
6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Crystal Palace, London, England, UK
Yes, Julian Jupiter Richard Sainte-Clementine
36 years old