Acting

John Bennett

Also Known As: John Bennet

Birth Date

May 8, 1928

Death Date

April 11, 2005

(passed away at 76)

Place of Birth

Beckenham, Kent, England, UK

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Biography

John Bennett was educated at Bradfield College in Berkshire, then trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, followed by a wide repertory theatre experience including Bromley, Bristol Old Vic, Dundee, the Edinburgh Festival and Watford before going to London's West End. Often cast as a villain, Bennett had many roles on television including Market in Honey Lane, Porridge, Survivors, The Avengers, Strange Report, Bergerac, The Professionals and four episodes of The Saint. He also appeared in several films including The Fifth Element and The Pianist. He also had an extensive stage career. Away from acting, Bennet was an enthusiastic amateur flier and an accomplished glider pilot. He died in 2005, aged 76.

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Doctor Who

Z-Cars

Hunter

The Avengers

Playhouse

Heartbeat

Crown Court

The Bill

The Saint

Jake and the Fatman

BBC Play of the Month

Tales of the Unexpected

New Tricks

Bergerac

Waking the Dead

The Professionals

Theatre 625

No Hiding Place

The Fifth Element

Rome