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Martin Benson (I) (1918–2010)

Actor | Writer

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In his later years painted portraits of noted Shakespearean actors, including Olivier, Gielgud and Guiness, staging a 1993 exhibition at the Shakespeare Globe Centre. See more trivia »

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in London, England, UK

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(age 91) in Markyate, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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2005 Casualty (TV series)
Rudy Goldspink
– Aftermath (2005) … Rudy Goldspink
 
1999 Angela's Ashes
Christian Brother
 
1998 Last of the Summer Wine (TV series)
The Vicar
– The Only Diesel Saxophone in Captivity (1998) … The Vicar
 
1989 The Bill (TV series)
Craven
– Make My Day (1989) … Craven
 
1989 Mystery!: Campion (TV series)
Isaac Melchizadek
– Look to the Lady: Part One (1989) … Isaac Melchizadek
 
1988 Wyatt's Watchdogs (TV series)
Judge Goodman
– A Clot on the Landscape (1988) … Judge Goodman
 
1988 Il giovane Toscanini
1o Maestro Scala
 
1984 Arch of Triumph (TV movie)
Goldberg
 
1984 The Hello Goodbye Man (TV series)
Mr. Renwick
– Episode #1.4 (1984) … Mr. Renwick
 
1982 Schoolgirl Chums (TV series)
 
1981 Sphinx
Muhammed
 
1981 The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (TV series)
Vogon Captain
– Episode #1.2 (1981) … Vogon Captain
– Episode #1.1 (1981) … Vogon Captain
 
1981 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Vasco
– The Way to Do It (1981) … Vasco
 
1980 The Sea Wolves
Sr. Montero
 
1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
– Pews (1980)
 
1979 The Human Factor
Boris
 
1979 Meetings with Remarkable Men
Dr. Ivanov
 
1979 Telford's Change (TV series)
Jacques Dupont
– Episode #1.4 (1979) … Jacques Dupont
– Episode #1.3 (1979) … Jacques Dupont
– Episode #1.2 (1979) … Jacques Dupont
– Episode #1.1 (1979) … Jacques Dupont
 
1978 Return of the Saint (TV series)
– One Black September (1978)
 
1978 The Many Wives of Patrick (TV series)
Sheikh Abdul
– The Sheikh of Saudi Kensington (1978) … Sheikh Abdul
 
1978 The Professionals (TV series)
Villa
– Long Shot (1978) … Villa
 
1977 The Onedin Line (TV series)
Ranocci
– The Hostage (1977) … Ranocci
 
1977 Jesus of Nazareth (TV mini-series)
Pharisee
 
1977 The Message
Abu-Jahal
 
1976 The Omen
Father Spiletto
 
1976 Thriller (TV series)
Spiros Lemke
– The Next Victim (1976) … Spiros Lemke
 
1976 Al-risâlah
Kisra
 
1974 A Little Bit of Wisdom (TV series)
Sharkie
– The Magic Monkey of Kubla Khan (1974) … Sharkie
 
1973 Tiffany Jones
Petcek
 
1973 The Protectors (TV series)
President
– ... With a Little Help from My Friends (1973) … President
 
1973 The Adventurer (TV series)
Nicky Asteri
– The Case of the Poisoned Pawn (1973) … Nicky Asteri
 
1972 Pope Joan
Lothair
 
1969 The Champions (TV series)
Garcian
– Full Circle (1969) … Garcian
 
1968 Mogul (TV series)
Major General Hassef
– The Slight Problem with the Press (1968) … Major General Hassef
 
1967 Battle Beneath the Earth
Gen. Chan Lu
 
1967 The Magnificent Two
President Diaz
 
1967 Theatre 625 (TV series)
– Firebrand (1967)
 
1963-1967 The Saint (TV series)
Inspector Yolu / Major Quintana / Sanchez
– The Gadic Collection (1967) … Inspector Yolu
– The Reluctant Revolution (1966) … Sanchez
– The Work of Art (1963) … Major Quintana
 
1966 The Man Who Never Was (TV series)
– If This Be Treason (1966)
 
1966 Court Martial (TV series)
Padre Verga
– Achilles' Heel (1966) … Padre Verga
 
1966 A Man Could Get Killed
Politanu
 
1966 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Rudi
– Why Aren't You Famous? (1966) … Rudi
 
1965 The Secret of My Success
Rex Mansard
 
1965 Mozambique
Da Silva
 
1961-1965 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Bernard Huntley / Tomas Bexiga
– Found Dead (1965) … Tomas Bexiga
– Payment in Kind (1961) … Bernard Huntley
 
1965 Secret Agent (TV series)
General Ventura
– The Affair at Castelevara (1965) … General Ventura
 
1964 Goldfinger
Solo
 
1964 Behold a Pale Horse
Priest
 
1964 A Shot in the Dark
Maurice
 
1964 The Secret Door
Edmundo Vara
 
1963 Cleopatra
Ramos
 
1963 Suspense (TV series)
John Haythorn
– The Uncertain Witness (1963) … John Haythorn
 
1963 Ghost Squad (TV series)
Zervas
– Death of a Sportsman (1963) … Zervas
 
1960-1963 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Colonel Alvarez / Harry Salvi
– The Paleto Confession (1963)
– Flight 447 Delayed (1961) … Harry Salvi
– Act of Terror (1960) … Colonel Alvarez
 
1962 The Fur Collar
Martin Benson
 
1962 The Verdict Is Yours (TV series)
Prosecuting Counsel
– Regina v Derbyshire (1962) … Prosecuting Counsel
 
1962 Richard the Lionheart (TV series)
Forked Beard / Jeweller
– When Champions Meet (1962) … Jeweller
– The Pirate King (1962) … Forked Beard
 
1962 Silent Evidence (TV series)
Shufru-Ka
– Prophet of Truth (1962) … Shufru-Ka
 
1962 I tre nemici
Prof. Otto Kreutz
 
1962 Night Creatures
Mr. Rash (innkeeper)
 
1962 Village of Daughters
1st Pickpocket
 
1962 Satan Never Sleeps
Kuznietsky
 
1962 The Silent Invasion
Borge
 
1961 A Matter of WHO
Rahman
 
1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
Dr. Evans - Minister / Klaus Karnak
– The Sorcerer (1961) … Klaus Karnak
– Justice (1961) … Dr. Evans - Minister
 
1961 Gorgo
Dorkin
 
1961 Five Golden Hours
Enrico
 
1960 Exodus
Mordekai
 
1960 The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
Flimnap
 
1960 The Gentle Trap
Ricky Barnes
 
1960 Danger Man (TV series)
Fawzi
– Position of Trust (1960) … Fawzi
 
1960 Our House (TV series)
– The Man Who Knew Nothing (1960)
 
1960 Sands of the Desert
Selim
 
1960 On Trial (TV series)
Edward Carson
– Oscar Wilde (1960) … Edward Carson
 
1960 An Arabian Night (TV movie)
Wazir Al-Muin
 
1960 Oscar Wilde
George Alexander
 
1960 The Four Just Men (TV series)
Captain Renald
– The Boy Without a Country (1960) … Captain Renald
 
1960 Once More, with Feeling!
Luigi Bardini
 
1960 The Army Game (TV series)
Captain Strickley
– Bowler Hatting of Pocket (1960) … Captain Strickley
 
1960 Interpol Calling (TV series)
Ahmed
– Mr. George (1960) … Ahmed
 
1959 Killers of Kilimanjaro
Ali
 
1959 The Third Man (TV series)
Karos
– An Offering of Pearls (1959) … Karos
 
1959 The Invisible Man (TV series)
Col. Omar
– Crisis in the Desert (1959) … Col. Omar
 
1959 Make Mine a Million
Chairman
 
1959 Dial 999 (TV series)
Wayman
– Special Branch (1959) … Wayman
 
1958 The Two-Headed Spy
Gen. Wagner
 
1958 Desert Patrol
German Half-track Officer (uncredited)
 
1958 The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (TV series)
Ricci
– A Bowl by Cellini (1958) … Ricci
– The Hand of Hera Dass (1958)
 
1958 The Strange World of Planet X
Smith
 
1957-1958 Sword of Freedom (TV series)
Duke de Medici
– Francesca (1958) … Duke de Medici
– A Game of Chance (1957) … Duke de Medici
– Choice of Weapons (1957) … Duke de Medici
– Forgery in Red Chalk (1957) … Duke de Medici
– Portrait in Emerald Green (1957) … Duke de Medici
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1958 White Hunter (TV series)
Piet Ritter
– Dead Man's Tale (1958) … Piet Ritter
 
1958 The Verdict Is Yours (TV series)
Counsel for the plaintiff
– The Case of the Offensive General (1958) … Counsel for the plaintiff
 
1957 Windom's Way
Samcar, Rebel Commander (uncredited)
 
1957 Thunder Over Tangier
Voss
 
1957 O.S.S. (TV series)
Tullio
– Operation Pay Day (1957) … Tullio
 
1957 The New Adventures of Martin Kane (TV series)
– The Missing Daughter Story (1957)
 
1956-1957 Sailor of Fortune (TV series)
El Saiyid / Police Chief
– The Lost Portrait (1957) … Police Chief
– The Desert Hostages (1956) … El Saiyid
 
1957 The Flesh Is Weak
Angelo Giani
 
1957 Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (TV series)
Dimitrios
– Santa Claus in a Jeep (1957) … Dimitrios
 
1957 The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (TV series)
Hassim
– The Mortaise Fair (1957) … Hassim
 
1957 Pickup Alley
Captain Varolli
 
1957 Doctor at Large
Maharajah of Rhanda
 
1957 The Jack Benny Program (TV series)
Man Using Telescope
– Jack in Paris (1957) … Man Using Telescope
 
1957 The Adventures of Aggie (TV series)
Sheikh Feisal
– Tarboosh (1957) … Sheikh Feisal
 
1957 Assignment Foreign Legion (TV series)
Kassar / Legionnaire Crazy Horse / Novac
– Mixed Blood (1957) … Novac
– A Pony for Joe Crazy Horse (1957) … Legionnaire Crazy Horse
– The Testimonial of a Soldier (1957) … Kassar
 
1957 Istanbul
Mr. Darius
 
1953-1956 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
Andrew Prevna / First Frenchman / Howard Geiger / …
– The Man Who Wouldn't Escape (1956) … Party Chief
– Crime à la Carte (1955) … Howard Geiger
– Border Incident (1955) … First Frenchman
– Street of Angels (1954) … Inspector Sabo
– The Silent Man (1954) … Andrew Prevna
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1956 The King and I
Kralahome
 
1956 Colonel March of Scotland Yard (TV series)
Jacques Dupont
– The Silent Vow (1956) … Jacques Dupont
 
1956 23 Paces to Baker Street
Pillings
 
1956 Spin a Dark Web
Rico Francesi
 
1955 Doctor at Sea
Head Waiter (uncredited)
 
1955 Passage Home
Gutierres
 
1954 The Vise (TV series)
Carlos
– The Gamblers (1954) … Carlos
 
1954 Lovers, Happy Lovers!
Art (uncredited)
 
1954 West of Zanzibar
Dhofar
 
1954 You Know What Sailors Are
Agrarian Officer (uncredited)
 
1953 Escape by Night
Guillio
 
1953 Black 13
Bruno
 
1953 Recoil
Farnborough
 
1953 Always a Bride
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
 
1953 Wheel of Fate
Riscoe
 
1953 Top of the Form
Cliquot
 
1952 The Gambler and the Lady
Tony - Pat's Dance Partner
 
1952 The Man with the Gun (TV movie)
Rico
 
1952 Ivanhoe
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1952 Wide Boy
Rocco
 
1952 The Frightened Man
Alec Stone
 
1952 Judgment Deferred
Pierre Desportes
 
1951 Mystery Junction
Steve Harding
 
1951 The Passing Show (TV series)
– 1930-1939: The Days Before Yesterday (1951)
 
1951 Hotel Sahara
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1951 Assassin for Hire
Catesby
 
1951 The Dark Light
Luigi
 
1951 Night Without Stars
White Cap
 
1951 Lucky Nick Cain
Frankie Sperazza
 
1949 Under Capricorn
Man Carrying Shrunken Head (uncredited)
 
1949 The Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel
Skinny Ellis
 
1949 Trapped by the Terror
Prison Governor
 
1948 But Not in Vain
Mark Meyer
 
1948 The Blind Goddess
Count Stephan Mikla
 
1946 Othello (short)
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
1942 Suspected Person
Minor Role (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1961 Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond (TV series)
– Eyewitness (1961) (story supervisor)
– Nightmare (1961) (story supervisor)
– The Tiger (1961) (story supervisor)
– Midnight (1961) (story supervisor)
– The Villa (1961) (story supervisor)
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Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2007 Parrot Fashion (video documentary short)
Vogan Captain (also archive footage)
 
2002 Reputations (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Arthur Lowe (2002) … Himself
 
2001 The Omen Legacy (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary)
Himself
 

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He ran Martin Benson Films, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire, which made educational and training films, some for Save the Children. He wrote, directed and sometimes narrated these films. See more »
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Trivia:

In his later years painted portraits of noted Shakespearean actors, including Olivier, Gielgud and Guiness, staging a 1993 exhibition at the Shakespeare Globe Centre. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo