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.

Preston Nyman

Acting Born September 19, 1997 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.

Known For

Silent Witness

Gary Brockham

Stars in the House

Self

Mufasa: The Lion King

Zazu (voice)

Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom

Ben

A Small Light

Kuno Van Der Horst

Mr. Bean's Holiday

Boy with Train

Catch-22

Lieutenant Newman

Crooked House

Eustace Leonides

Ghost Stories

Bar Mitzvah Guest

Run Fatboy Run

Boating Boy (uncredited)

This Country

'Weak' Nathan Kay

Penelope

Boy Pupil