Perry Benson
Biography
Perry Benson is a British character actor born on 9 April 1961 in London, England. He has had regular roles in British television sitcoms. Benson's first television appearance was in the BBC Children's drama Grange Hill in 1978. He is known for his work in You Rang, M'Lord?, Oh, Doctor Beeching!, and Operation Good Guys. Benson has had a career spanning multiple television shows and has appeared in at least 74 known credits.
Career overview
Perry Benson is a British character actor known for his work in British television sitcoms. His first television appearance was in the BBC Children's drama, Grange Hill, in 1978, where he played the role of a boy on stairs in the second episode.
Benson has had regular roles in several British television sitcoms, including You Rang, M'Lord? (1988-1993), Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1995-1997), and Operation Good Guys (1997-2000). These roles demonstrate his ability to work in a variety of comedic settings and characters.
Benson's acting career spans multiple decades and includes a range of television appearances. He has appeared in a total of 74 known credits, showcasing his versatility as a character actor.
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Full Filmography
76 titles- Members Club (2024) as Neil
- A Gangster's Kiss (2024) as Marmite
- The Kemps: All Gold (2023) as Ross Kemp (not that one)
- Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022) as Finicky Fred
- The Last Heist (2022) as Mick
- Backseat Driver (2022) as The Driver
- Creation Stories (2021) as Mickey - Drug Dealer
- Me, Myself & Di (2021) as Martin
- To Be Someone (2021) as Ken
- The Kemps: All True (2020) as Ross Kemp
- Break Clause (2019)
- Accident Man (2018) as Finicky Fred
- Sick of It (2018) as Delivery Man
- Lee and Dean (2018) as Terry
- My Life Story (2018)
- This Is England '90 (2015) as Meggy
- Keep It in the Family (2014) as Self - Guest
- Get Santa (2014) as Jimbo
- Man Down (2013) as Mr. Harringey
- Borrowed Time (2013) as Ted
- Vinyl (2012)
- Outside Bet (2012) as Sefton Wallace
- Anuvahood (2011) as Brian
- This Is England '86 (2010) as Meggy
- Dead Cert (2010) as Magoo
- Excluded (2010) as Heston
- Misfits (2009) as Beverly
- Reggie Perrin (2009) as Busker
- Mum & Dad (2008) as Dad
- Somers Town (2008) as Graham
- Benidorm (2007) as Clive
- Where Have I Been All Your Life? (2007) as Martin
- This Is England (2007) as Meggy
- Alien Autopsy (2006) as Trading Standards Officer
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ice Cream Man
- Capital Punishment (2003) as Steve
- Rose and Maloney (2002) as Duke Rothermere
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Andy
- 15 Storeys High (2002) as Perry
- Mr In-Between (2001) as Nelson
- Love, Honour and Obey (2000) as Fat Alan
- Last Resort (2000) as Immigration Officer
- Final Cut (1998) as Tony
- Operation Good Guys (1997) as Bones
- Annie: A Royal Adventure (1995) as Mean Murphy Knuckles
- Sardines (1995) as Coxswain
- Brighton Belles (1993) as Douglas
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Terry
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) as Henry Livingstone
- Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987) as Freddy Gorgeous
- A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) as John Graftin
- Sid and Nancy (1986) as Paul
- Hard Travelling (1986) as Gordon
- Reservations (1985) as Kevin
- Much Ado About Nothing (1984) as Second Watch
- Prisoners of Incest (1984) as Marc Carpenter
- Stars of the Roller State Disco (1984) as Carly
- Blackadder (1983) as Daft Ned, a Peasant
- Blackadder (1983) as Pigeon Vendor
- The Young Ones (1982) as Spaz
- Going Out (1981) as Sammy Lee
- The Island of Adventure (1981) as Jack Trent
- On Yer Bike! (1981) as Gaz
- Sheppey (1980) as Victor
- The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice (1980) as Andrew
- Minder (1979) as Tiny
- Scum (1979) as Formby
- Birth of the Beatles (1979) as Page Boy
- Grange Hill (1978) as Boy on Stairs
- The Class Of Miss MacMichael (1978) as Timmy
- City of Fear! (1976) as Trevor
- Where's Johnny? (1974)
- What Next? (1974)
- Centre Play (1973) as Peter
- Centre Play (1973) as Trevor
- Bjorn of the Dead as Jimmy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Perry Benson best known for?
Perry Benson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022), Accident Man (2018), The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation (2013), Misfits (2009).
When and where was Perry Benson born?
Perry Benson was born on April 9, 1961 in London, England.
How many credits does Perry Benson have?
Perry Benson has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2024.
What is Perry Benson's background in cinema and television?
Perry Benson is a British character actor born on 9 April 1961 in London, England. He has had regular roles in British television sitcoms. Benson's first television appearance was in the BBC Children's drama Grange Hill in 1978. He is known for his work in You Rang, M'Lord?, Oh, Doctor Beeching!, and Operation Good Guy...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) as John Graftin — aged about 25
- Blackadder (1983) as Daft Ned, a Peasant — aged about 22
- Blackadder (1983) as Pigeon Vendor — aged about 22
- The Young Ones (1982) as Spaz — aged about 21
- Misfits (2009) as Beverly — aged about 48
- Doctor Who (2005) as Ice Cream Man — aged about 44
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