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John Bennett
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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.
Notable films
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Watership Down
Appears in a KinoChain journey
The Plague Dogs
Appears in a KinoChain journey
The Fifth Element
As Priest
Lawrence of Arabia
As Arab Sheik (uncredited)
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
As Mr Jagger
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
As Richard Erskine
Eye of the Needle
As Kleinmann
The House That Dripped Blood
As Detective Inspector Holloway (segment "Framework Story")
Chains
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The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
2001 · Mr Jagger
Bridge of Dragons
1999 · The Registrar
The Fifth Element
1997 · Priest
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
1987 · Richard Erskine
The Plague Dogs
1982 · Don (voice)
Eye of the Needle
1981 · Kleinmann
Watership Down
1978 · Captain Holly (voice)
The House That Dripped Blood
1971 · Detective Inspector Holloway (segment "Framework Story")
Lawrence of Arabia
1962 · Arab Sheik (uncredited)