Daniel Benzali
Biography
Daniel Benzali is a Brazilian-American stage, television, and film actor. Born on January 20, 1946, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he began his acting career as a theatre actor. He has appeared in guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, and L.A. Law. Benzali was cast in the lead role of the 1995 series Murder One, playing attorney Ted Hoffman. He has also starred in films such as By Dawn's Early Light, Murder at 1600, and The Grey Zone, as well as the post-apocalyptic CBS series Jericho. With a career spanning multiple mediums, Benzali has accumulated 56 known credits.
Career overview
Daniel Benzali began his acting career as a theatre actor. He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Great Britain. His first performance was in Holiday at The Old Vic alongside Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell.
Benzali transitioned to television, making guest-starring roles on various series. He appeared on shows such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, and L.A. Law. His performance on L.A. Law caught the attention of creator Steven Bochco, who cast him in the lead role of his 1995 series Murder One, playing attorney Ted Hoffman. For this role, Benzali was nominated for a Golden Globe award.
Benzali continued to work in television and film, starring in series such as The Agency and appearing in films like By Dawn's Early Light, Murder at 1600, and The Grey Zone. He also appeared in the post-apocalyptic CBS series Jericho. Throughout his career, Benzali accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 50 known roles.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Lie to Me (2009) as Joseph Hollin
- Eli Stone (2008) as Judge Emmet Bortz
- Californication (2007) as Larry
- If I Had Known I Was a Genius (2007) as Walter
- Believers (2007)
- Jericho (2006) as Thomas Valente
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Dr. Griffin
- Dead Heat (2002) as Frank Finnegan
- The Agency (2001) as Robert Quinn
- UC: Undercover (2001)
- The Grey Zone (2001) as Simon Schlermer
- Boss of Bosses (2001) as Bruce Mouw
- Vegas, City of Dreams (2001) as Dr. Sigmund Stein
- The District (2000) as Robert Quinn
- Screwed (2000) as Detective Tom Dewey
- Her Married Lover (1999) as Det. Joe Lansing
- Her Married Lover (1999) Associate Producer
- Suckers (1999) as Reggie
- All the Little Animals (1999) as Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter
- Heist (1999) as Big Fats
- Murder at 1600 (1997) as Agent Nick Spikings
- The End of Violence (1997) as Phelps
- Remember WENN (1996) as Rex Noble
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Graham Highfield
- Murder One (1995) as Theodore 'Ted' Hoffman
- One West Waikiki (1994)
- A Child's Cry for Help (1994) as Dr. Everett Morris
- The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. (1994) as Dr. Ezo
- The X-Files (1993) as Colonel Wharton
- NYPD Blue (1993) as James Sinclair
- The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) as 'Skeeter' Warburton
- Afterburn (1992) as Col. John Patterson
- The Last of His Tribe (1992) as Mr. Whitney
- Citizen Cohn (1992) as Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman
- A Day in October (1991) as Solomon Kublitz
- Law & Order (1990) as Medical Examiner
- Law & Order (1990) as Wade Bookman
- By Dawn's Early Light (1990) as Bascombe
- Roe vs. Wade (1989)
- The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988) as Coroner
- Messenger of Death (1988) as Barney Doyle
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Surgeon
- Crossbow (1987)
- Star Cops (1987) as Commander Griffin
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1987) as Charles Ross
- Beauty and the Beast (1987) as Edward
- Pack of Lies (1987) as Peter Schafer
- Matlock (1986) as Henry Mayfield
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Donald Phillips
- Strong Medicine (1986) as Seth
- Whoops Apocalypse (1986) as William Kubert (US Defence Secretary)
- The Last Days of Patton (1986) as Col. Glen Spurling
- Strong Medicine (1986) as Seth
- A View to a Kill (1985) as Howe
- White Nights (1985) as Dr. Asher
- Insignificance (1985) as First Theatrical Agent
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Judge Robbins
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Peter Schaefer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daniel Benzali best known for?
Daniel Benzali is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cast Away (2000), Monster's Ball (2001), Californication (2007), Jericho (2006).
When and where was Daniel Benzali born?
Daniel Benzali was born on January 20, 1946 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How many credits does Daniel Benzali have?
Daniel Benzali has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2009.
What is Daniel Benzali's background in cinema and television?
Daniel Benzali is a Brazilian-American stage, television, and film actor. Born on January 20, 1946, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he began his acting career as a theatre actor. He has appeared in guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, and L.A. Law. Benzali...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Peter Schaefer — aged about 5
- The X-Files (1993) as Colonel Wharton — aged about 47
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Surgeon — aged about 41
- Lie to Me (2009) as Joseph Hollin — aged about 63
- Remember WENN (1996) as Rex Noble — aged about 50
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Graham Highfield — aged about 49
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