Christopher Benjamin
Biography
Christopher Benjamin was a British actor born on 27 December 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England. He was known for his roles in several UK television programmes, including Danger Man, The Prisoner, The Avengers, and Doctor Who. In The Avengers and Doctor Who, he appeared in three episodes of each, mostly in comedy roles. He also played recurring roles in period dramas, including Dick Turpin, where he portrayed Sir John Glutton. Benjamin was a regular in cult television programmes and appeared in a total of 125 known credits. He passed away on 15 January 2025, aged 90.
Career overview
Christopher Benjamin was a British actor known for his roles in various cult television programs. He appeared in two Patrick McGoohan dramas, and his character was also present in two different series. He was a regular in The Avengers and Doctor Who, playing in three episodes of each, mostly in comedy roles.
Benjamin also played recurring roles in several period dramas. He portrayed Sir John Glutton in the period family adventure series Dick Turpin. His acting credits span multiple genres, including period dramas and comedy roles.
Benjamin's acting career consisted of numerous roles in television shows. He was a part of several notable series, contributing to his reputation as a well-known actor in the UK.
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135 titles- The Legend of Tarzan (2016) as Lord Knutsford
- The Merry Wives of Windsor (2011) as Sir John Falstaff
- Angel (2007) as Lord Norley
- Doctor Who (2005) as Colonel Hugh
- Rosemary & Thyme (2003) as Trevor Squires
- Looking for Victoria (2003) as Lord Stanley
- Foyle's War (2002) as Brigadier Harcourt
- Judge John Deed (2001) as Steve Gaydon
- Sword of Honour (2001) as Doctor
- The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999) as Troll Manager
- Treasure Island (1999) as Squire Trelawney
- The Tichborne Claimant (1999) as Gibbes
- The Last Salute (1998) as Sir Gilbert
- Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round (1998)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Harvey Crane
- Pride and Prejudice (1995) as Sir William Lucas
- Hard Times (1994) as Slackbridge
- Magic Grandad (1993) as Sir John Gage
- Heartbeat (1992) as Oliver Ridley
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Duke Frederick / Corin (voice)
- Maigret (1992) as Guillaume Serre
- The Strauss Dynasty (1991)
- The Black Velvet Gown (1991) as Anthony Gallington
- Thatcher: The Final Days (1991) as George Younger
- The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990) as McKinnon
- Campion (1989) as Coroner
- Young Charlie Chaplin (1989) as Captain Hindom
- Anything More Would Be Greedy (1989) as Eric Harmer
- Where There's a Will (1989) as Terence Hill
- A Gentleman's Club (1988) as Willie
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Professor Furlong
- The Diary of Anne Frank (1987) as Mr. Hans Van Daan
- Casualty (1986) as Henry Lindall
- Lovejoy (1986) as Walid
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
- Call Me Mister (1986)
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Dr Huxtable
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Sam Powell
- Theatre Night (1985) as Anselme
- Cyrano de Bergerac (1985) as Montfleury
- The Caucasian Chalk Circle (1985) as Prince Kazbeki
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr. Huxtable
- Brass (1983) as Sir Dudley Tilstock
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Mr. Hartley
- The Plague Dogs (1982) as Rowf (voice)
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1982)
- It Takes a Worried Man (1981) as The Old Man
- Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981) as Air Ministry Official
- A Spy at Evening (1981) as Stevens
- A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado (1981) as Mr Porter
- Therese Raquin (1980) as Chief Clerk
- Hawk the Slayer (1980) as Fitzwalter
- Donkeys' Years (1980) as Norman Tate
- The Executioner (1980) as Rabbi
- Minder (1979) as Mr. Rushmer
- Shoestring (1979) as Leacock
- Dick Turpin (1979) as Sir John Glutton
- Wilde Alliance (1978) as Miller
- The Sandbaggers (1978) as David Follett
- Armchair Thriller (1978) as Det. Inspector Tarrant
- Scorpion Tales (1978) as Arab
- The Limbo Connection (1978) as Det. Chief Insp. Tarrant
- Hanging Around (1978) as Harold
- Target (1977) as Painter
- Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (1977) as Tozer
- Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977) as Henry Gordon Jago
- Gangsters (1976) as Assistant managing director
- Brief Encounter (1976) as Porter
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1976) as Charmolue
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
- Angels (1975)
- Poldark (1975) as Sir Hugh Bodrugan
- Get Some In! (1975) as Sergeant Foot
- Shades of Greene (1975) as Adamson
- My Son Reuben (1975)
- Mr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington (1975) as Mr. Johnson
- Churchill's People (1974) as Peter
- Father Brown (1974) as Jukes
- In the Steps of a Dead Man (1974) as Medical Officer
- Thriller (1973) as Medical Officer
- Baffled! (1973) as Verelli
- Crown Court (1972) as Dr. Hayward
- Crown Court (1972) as Charles Percival
- Crown Court (1972) as Det. Supt. Brotherton
- The Protectors (1972) as Banker
- Van der Valk (1972) as Mulder
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Mr Foster
- The Strauss Family (1972) as Dommayer
- Upstairs, Downstairs (1971) as Max Weinberg
- The Onedin Line (1971) as Said Ben Salim
- Jason King (1971)
- Budgie (1971) as Claude
- The Wild Duck (1971) as Doctor Relling
- Play for Today (1970) as Mr Porter
- Play for Today (1970) as Rabbi
- Ace of Wands (1970) as Falk
- Junket 89 (1970)
- Doctor Who: Inferno (1970) as Sir Keith Gold
- Døden i gatene (1970)
- Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) as Chief Immigration Officer Ingrams
- Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) as Civil Servant
- Paul Temple (1969)
- Hadleigh (1969) as Oberman
- Ring of Bright Water (1969) as Fishmonger
- Late Night Horror (1968) as Algy Somerville
- The Tycoon (1968) as Gerald
- Koroshi (1968) as Potter
- The Brahmin Widow (1968) as Niaz Ali Beg
- The Kiss of Blood (1968) as Algy Somerville
- Seven Times Seven (1968) as Maitre D
- The Prisoner (1967) as Potter
- The Prisoner (1967) as Labour Exchange Manager
- The Prisoner (1967) as Number Two's Assistant
- The White Rabbit (1967) as Cadillac
- Quick Before They Catch Us (1966)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as A Cobbler
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Ed Keller
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Dr. Relling
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Dr. Warren Burrows
- The Man in Room 17 (1965) as Chief Supt. Craythorpe
- Love's Labour's Lost (1965) as Don Adriano de Armado
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Mr Rushton
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Dan Royston
- Detective (1964) as Rodier
- Detective (1964) as Ralph Demartino
- Doctor Who (1963) as Jago
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sir Keith Gold
- The Saint (1962) as Fish
- Z-Cars (1962)
- The Avengers (1961) as Whittle
- The Avengers (1961) as Swindin
- The Avengers (1961) as J. J. Hooter
- Danger Man (1960) as Potter
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Rabbi Levy
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Porter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Christopher Benjamin best known for?
Christopher Benjamin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Legend of Tarzan (2016), Space Goofs (1997), The Women on the 6th Floor (2011), National Treasure (2004).
When and where was Christopher Benjamin born?
Christopher Benjamin was born on December 27, 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England. They passed away on January 10, 2025.
How many credits does Christopher Benjamin have?
Christopher Benjamin has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2016.
What is Christopher Benjamin's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Benjamin was a British actor born on 27 December 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England. He was known for his roles in several UK television programmes, including Danger Man, The Prisoner, The Avengers, and Doctor Who. In The Avengers and Doctor Who, he appeared in three episodes of each, mostly in comedy r...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Dr Huxtable — aged about 51
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Porter — aged about 16
- Doctor Who: Inferno (1970) as Sir Keith Gold — aged about 35
- Gangsters (1976) as Assistant managing director — aged about 41
- Yes, Prime Minister (1986) — aged about 51
- The Sandbaggers (1978) as David Follett — aged about 43
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