Iman Benson
Iman Benson | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Iman Benson is an American actress best known for her roles in Uncle Buck, Alexa & Katie, BlackAF, and The Midnight Club.
Career
Benson's career began in 2016, where she starred in the Mike Epps-led ABC sitcom Uncle Buck.[1] From 2018 to 2020, she had a recurring role in the Netflix teen sitcom Alexa & Katie.[2]
In 2020, Benson starred in the Netflix sitcom BlackAF.[3] She signed with United Talent Agency that same year.[4] She appeared in the Shudder horror anthology series Creepshow in 2021.[5] She had the lead role in The Midnight Club, a Netflix horror series created by Mike Flanagan.[6][7] In 2025, she starred in the sci-fi film War of the Worlds, based on the 1898 novel by H. G. Wells.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Candy Cane Lane | Selah | |
| 2025 | War of the Worlds | Faith Radford | |
| Swiped | Elena |
Television
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Uncle Buck | Tia Russell | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Station 19 | Dallas | Episode: "Contain the Flame" |
| 2018–2019 | Suits | Joy Williams | Episodes: "Good Mudding" and "Windmills" |
| 2018–2020 | Alexa & Katie | Reagan | Recurring role, 22 episodes |
| 2020 | BlackAF | Drea Barris | Main role |
| 2021 | Creepshow | Morgue | Episode: "Dead & Breakfast / Pesticide" |
| 2022 | The Midnight Club | Ilonka | Main role |
| 2026 | Sweet Magnolias | Jessica Whitley | Recurring Role, 7 episodes |
References
- ↑ Hibberd, James (May 9, 2015). "Uncle Buck Reboot With All-Black Cast Coming to ABC". Time. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ↑ Pena, Jessica (2018-04-09). "Alexa & Katie: Netflix Announces Sitcom's Second Season Renewal". TV Series Finale. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (December 20, 2019). "Kenya Barris' Netflix Comedy Series "#blackexcellence' Rounds Out The Family Cast". Deadline. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ↑ White, Peter (2020-07-24). "UTA Signs '#BlackAF' Star Iman Benson". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ Nakamura, Reid (2020-10-28). "Marilyn Manson, Ali Larter Among 11 Cast in Greg Nicotero's 'Creepshow' at Shudder". TheWrap. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ Petski, Denise (2021-04-13). "'The Midnight Club': Iman Benson, William B. Davis Among Five Added To Cast Of Netflix Horror Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
- ↑ Dodson, P. Claire (October 7, 2022). "The Midnight Club Is About to Be Your New Favorite Horror Show". Teen Vogue. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 24, 2025). "Ice Cube & Eva Longoria's 'War Of The Worlds' Reimagining Gets Prime Video Release Date; Watch The Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
External links
- Iman Benson at IMDb