John Benfield
Appearance
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Occupation(s) | Film, television actor |
Years active | 1981–present |
John Benfield (born 1951 in London, died 19 June 2020[1]) is a British actor, who has appeared in 75 TV episodes or films starting in 1981 with small parts in BBC drama adaptations such as The Winter's Tale and The Day of the Triffids. He lives in Oxfordshire with his wife, Lilian. He has one son. Freddie.
Selected filmography
Film
- Buster (1988) as Jimmy
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Chief Prison Officer Barker
- Beautiful Thing (1996) as Rodney Barr
- Cassandra's Dream (2007) as Father (Brian)
- Speed Racer (2008) as Cruncher Block
- The Best Offer (2013) as Barman
TV
Hippies (TV series) 1999
- Sharpe's Revenge (1997) as General Calvet
- The Worst Week of My Life (2004) as Ron Steel
- Prime Suspect (1991-95) as Superintendent Michael Kernan
- Eurocops (TV series) (1988-1990) as DC George Jackson
- Maigret (TV series) as Henri Lautier
Other
- Doctor Who: Circular Time (Audio Drama)
References
- ^ "Sir Ian Holm and John Benfield". Markham, Froggatt & Irwin. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.