Benny Young
Acting Born Aug 8, 1949 Glasgow, Scotland, UK 18 credits
Biography
Benny Young works in acting. Born August 8, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 18 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Mikhail Baryshnikov
1 shared title
Gregory Hines
1 shared title
Jerzy Skolimowski
1 shared title
Helen Mirren
1 shared title
Geraldine Page
1 shared title
Isabella Rossellini
1 shared title
John Glover
1 shared title
Stefan Gryff
1 shared title
William Hootkins
1 shared title
Shane Rimmer
1 shared title
Career timeline
Macbeth
Good OmensWild Rose
Outlaw King
ShetlandNational Theatre Live: Macbeth
Talk to Me
Spooks
Waking the Dead
Funny Man
Star Cops
The Girl in the Picture
Out of AfricaWhite NightsThe Unknown Soldier
King Lear
Chariots of FireThe Good Time Girls
Full Filmography
18 titles- Shetland (2013) as James Perez
- Spooks (2002) as Yves Cuvier
- Good Omens (2019) as Tramp
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Owens
- Out of Africa (1985) as Minister
- Outlaw King (2018) as Lord Simon Fraser
- Chariots of Fire (1981) as Rob Liddell
- White Nights (1985) as Flight Engineer
- Star Cops (1987) as John Smith
- Talk to Me (2007) as Raymond
- Wild Rose (2019) as Judge
- Macbeth (2025) as Duncan / Doctor
- King Lear (1983) as Cornwall's Servant
- Funny Man (1994) as Max Taylor
- National Theatre Live: Macbeth (2013) as Scottish Doctor
- The Girl in the Picture (1986) as Ron
- The Good Time Girls (1981) as Tony Kelly
- The Unknown Soldier (1985) as Caledonians Corporal
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Benny Young best known for?
Benny Young is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shetland (2013), Spooks (2002), Good Omens (2019), Waking the Dead (2001).
When and where was Benny Young born?
Benny Young was born on August 8, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Benny Young have?
Benny Young has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2025.
Benny Young by the numbers
18credits
12films
6TV series
1981–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Good Omens (2019) as Tramp — aged about 69
- Spooks (2002) as Yves Cuvier — aged about 52
- Shetland (2013) as James Perez — aged about 63
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Owens — aged about 51
- Out of Africa (1985) as Minister — aged about 35
- Wild Rose (2019) as Judge — aged about 69
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