Peter Mensah Biography: Height, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, TV Series, Career, Wife

Peter Mensah is a Ghanaian-British actor based in Canada, renowned for his powerful and dignified performances in epic television and film.

He is best known for portraying the honourable gladiator Oenomaus in the Starz series Spartacus, the Persian emissary in 300, and memorable roles in Tears of the Sun, Hidalgo, and Avatar.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Peter Mensah
• Stage Name: Peter Mensah
• Born: August 27, 1959
• Age: 66 years old
• Birthplace: Chiraa, Bono Region, Ghana
• Nationality: Ghanaian-British
• Ethnicity: Ghanaian (Ashanti)
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 6’3″ (191 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Peter Osei Mensah and Mrs. Mensah
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Peter Mensah was born on August 27, 1959, in Chiraa, Bono Region, Ghana. He was brought up by his parents Peter Osei Mensah, an architect engineer, and Mrs. Mensah, a writer, in an academic Ashanti family.

He grew up with two younger sisters and moved with the family to Hertfordshire, England, at a young age, later settling in St. Albans. He began practising martial arts at age six and developed an interest in drama through school plays while studying engineering. He worked as an engineer for British Gas before emigrating to Canada to pursue acting full-time. His ethnicity is Ghanaian (Ashanti). His religion is Christianity.

Career

Peter Mensah began his professional acting career in the mid-1990s after moving to Canada, making his screen debut in an episode of Nancy Drew. He transitioned from a successful engineering background to performing with repertory companies in Britain. His early film roles included Tears of the Sun (2003) and Hidalgo (2003). He gained wider recognition as the ill-fated Persian emissary in Zack Snyder’s blockbuster 300 (2006).

His career peaked with the iconic role of Oenomaus, the noble Doctore and gladiator trainer, in Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Gods of the Arena, and Vengeance (2010–2012), earning him a devoted fanbase for his intense physical performance and emotional depth.

Additional credits include Avatar (2009), Jason X, Midnight, Texas as Lemuel Bridger, Nikita, and recent projects like Trust (2025). A trained martial artist and theatre veteran, Mensah continues to balance television, film, and voice work while maintaining a strong international presence.

Social Media

Peter Mensah does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Peter Mensah, 66 years old, is single with no publicly confirmed current or past relationships. He has no children and has cited the demanding nature of his career as a reason for focusing on work over family life. He values his Ghanaian roots, close ties with his two younger sisters, and his parents’ academic legacy. His height is 6’3″ (191 cm).

Net Worth

Peter Mensah’s net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in major television series such as Spartacus and Midnight, Texas, blockbuster films including 300 and Avatar, guest appearances, and other projects in the entertainment industry over three decades.

Filmography

• Spartacus (TV Series)
• 300 (Film)
• Tears of the Sun (Film)
• Hidalgo (Film)
• Avatar (Film)
• Midnight, Texas (TV Series)
• Nikita (TV Series)
• Jason X (Film)
• La Femme Nikita (TV Series)
• Trust (Film)