Trivia

He ran a talent agency for television presenters and actors known as the Julian Benson Management.

Was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of two and given a life expectancy of thirteen years.

Moved with his family to Ireland at the age of 12.

He served as a judge on the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars.

He served as the Head of Dance at Trinity College Dublin.

Led the development of 'Tranquility House' on Grosvenor Road in Dublin, Ireland which he described as a "home away from home" for people with cystic fibrosis. The building project was supported by 150 Irish companies, and offers accommodation to families travelling to Dublin for cystic fibrosis treatment.

Attended secondary school at Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square in Dublin, Ireland.

Was a fluent Irish language speaker.

Graduated from the University of Dublin with a degree in English, Irish and Psychology.

As a choreographer he produced many productions including The Nutcracker with the Scottish Ballet.

In 2018 he launched the Julian Benson CF Foundation, an organization fighting to help those with cystic fibrosis.

Benson kept his diagnosis private for decades before confirming it publicly in an interview on The Late Late Show (1962) with Ryan Tubridy in 2018.