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John Benfield

Acting Born Sep 11, 1951 Died Jun 16, 2020 Wanstead, London, United Kingdom 68 credits
68
Total Credits
1979–2019
41 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Benfield was a male actor born on September 11, 1951, in Wanstead, London, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in the acting profession, with 66 credits to his name. Benfield's career spanned multiple projects, though specific details about his roles and projects are not provided. He passed away on June 16, 2020, at the age of 68.

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Career

Career overview

John Benfield is a male actor. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry. Throughout his career, Benfield has accumulated a total of 66 known credits.

Benfield's acting credits span various projects. He has worked in the film and television industries, contributing to a significant number of productions. However, specific details about his roles, projects, and the nature of his work are not provided in the available information.

Benfield was born on September 11, 1951, in Wanstead, London, United Kingdom. He passed away on June 16, 2020, at the age of 68.

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Career timeline

The Coldest Game
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Cold Skin
The Best Offer
Speed RacerSpeed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer FamilySpeed Racer: Car FuThe Marchioness Disaster
FloodCassandra's DreamBonkersDouble Time
New TricksThe Worst Week of My Life
The Third WaveGifted
The Many Lives of Albert Walker
Charlotte GrayAll ForgottenEndgame
24 Hours in LondonJustice in Wonderland
SunburnHippiesYou're Dead...
Maisie RaineOwd BobCousin Bette
Sharpe's RevengeThe Garden of Redemption
101 DalmatiansBeautiful Thing
Carrying Dad
Calling the Shots
In the Name of the Father
The Secret AgentBorn Kicking
Prime SuspectPrime SuspectMurder Most Horrid'Itch
Treasure IslandHidden Agenda
Tales from the CryptThe Paradise Club
EurocopsBusterNo Further Cause for Concern
Floodtide
CasualtyCasualtyScreenPlayThe Monocled MutineerWhoops Apocalypse
BulmanHitler's SS: Portrait in EvilNumber OneTitus Andronicus
Breakout
The Sign of FourHenry VI Part 2Henry VI Part 1Henry VI Part 3The Beggar's Opera
The Day of the TriffidsThe UnionThe Winter's Tale
Minder

Full Filmography

68 titles
  • The Coldest Game (2019)
  • Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) as Wolf Elder (voice)
  • Cold Skin (2017) as Captain Axel
  • The Best Offer (2013) as Barman
  • Speed Racer (2008) as Cruncher Block
  • Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (2008) as Cruncher Block
  • Speed Racer: Car Fu (2008) as Self
  • The Marchioness Disaster (2008) as Peter Butcher
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  • Flood (2007) as Frank
  • Cassandra's Dream (2007) as Father
  • Bonkers (2007) as Terry Cavanagh
  • Double Time (2007) as Kenny
  • New Tricks (2004) as Doug Palmer
  • The Worst Week of My Life (2004) as Ron Steel
  • The Third Wave (2003) as Stevens
  • Gifted (2003) as Harry Boothroyd
  • The Many Lives of Albert Walker (2002) as DCI Dawlish
  • Charlotte Gray (2001) as Loque
  • All Forgotten (2001) as Nirmansky
  • Endgame (2001) as Dunston
  • 24 Hours in London (2000) as Chief Inspector Duggan
  • Justice in Wonderland (2000) as Bromfield
  • Sunburn (1999) as Reg Storey
  • Hippies (1999) as Dad
  • You're Dead... (1999) as Insp. Badger
  • Maisie Raine (1998) as Gordon Daker
  • Owd Bob (1998)
  • Cousin Bette (1998) as Dr. Bianchon
  • Sharpe's Revenge (1997) as General Jean-Baptiste Calvet
  • The Garden of Redemption (1997) as Mayor of Vaiano
  • 101 Dalmatians (1996) as Doorman
  • Beautiful Thing (1996) as Rodney Barr
  • Carrying Dad (1995) as Len
  • Calling the Shots (1994) as Charlie
  • In the Name of the Father (1993) as Chief PO Barker
  • The Secret Agent (1992) as Michaelis
  • Born Kicking (1992) as Mr Reddy
  • Prime Suspect (1991) as Michael Kernan
  • Prime Suspect (1991) as Chief Supt. Kernan
  • Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Barry Todd
  • 'Itch (1991) as Gordon Turnbull
  • Treasure Island (1990) as Black Dog
  • Hidden Agenda (1990) as Maxwell
  • Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Inspector Minty
  • The Paradise Club (1989) as Det. Supt. Chivers
  • Eurocops (1988) as George Jackson
  • Buster (1988) as Jimmy
  • No Further Cause for Concern (1988) as Alec
  • Floodtide (1987) as Detective Inspector Brook
  • Casualty (1986) as Albert Rossiter
  • Casualty (1986) as George Weaver
  • ScreenPlay (1986) as Alec
  • The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
  • Whoops Apocalypse (1986) as Secret Service Agent
  • Bulman (1985) as DI Holmes
  • Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil (1985) as Griesch
  • Number One (1985) as Contestant
  • Titus Andronicus (1985) as Messenger / 1st Goth / Caius
  • Breakout (1984) as Minder
  • The Sign of Four (1983) as McMurdo
  • Henry VI Part 2 (1983) as First Murderer / Ship's Master
  • Henry VI Part 1 (1983) as Basset / French Sergeant
  • Henry VI Part 3 (1983) as Earl of Northumberland / Huntsman
  • The Beggar's Opera (1983) as Jailer
  • The Day of the Triffids (1981) as Ted
  • The Union (1981) as 2nd Man
  • The Winter's Tale (1981) as Gaoler
  • Minder (1979) as Painter

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is John Benfield best known for?

John Benfield is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Coldest Game (2019), Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), Cold Skin (2017), The Best Offer (2013).

When and where was John Benfield born?

John Benfield was born on September 11, 1951 in Wanstead, London, United Kingdom. They passed away on June 16, 2020.

How many credits does John Benfield have?

John Benfield has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2019.

What is John Benfield's background in cinema and television?

John Benfield was a male actor born on September 11, 1951, in Wanstead, London, United Kingdom. He is known for his work in the acting profession, with 66 credits to his name. Benfield's career spanned multiple projects, though specific details about his roles and projects are not provided. He passed away on June 16, 2...

John Benfield by the numbers

68credits
46films
22TV series
1979–2019active years

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