Biography
Paul Benedict (September 17, 1938 – December 1, 2008) was an American actor who made numerous appearances in television and movies beginning in the 1960s. He was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the popular PBS children's show Sesame Street, and as the quirky English neighbor "Harry Bentley" on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. Often mistakenly credited as Charlie Bucket's school teacher (the uncredited role of Mr. Turkentine), in the cult classic Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, who was actually played by David Battley. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Benedict, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acted in 50
2000s
- 2004
- 2003
- 2000
Isn't She Great
Prof. Brainiac
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1995
Guns & Lipstick
Mickey
- 1994
- 1993
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
Malcolm Maltved
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Babycakes
Magleby
- 1988
Arthur 2: On the Rocks
Fairchild
- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
Mama Malone
TV
The Lonely Guy
Dr. Zook (voice) (uncredited)
- 1983
- 1982
The Blue and the Gray
Arbuthnot · 3 episodes
The Electric Grandmother
Guido Fantoccini
- 1981
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
Hotel Clerk
- 1980
Desperate Moves
Cosmo
1970s
- 1979
Billy in the Lowlands
Billy's Father
- 1977
- 1976
Bad Dog
Owner
- 1975
Hustling
Lester Traube
- 1974
- 1973
- 1972
Deadhead Miles
Hitchhiker
- 1971
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Shots O'Toole
They Might Be Giants
Chestnut Man
Taking Off
Ben Lockston
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
The Virgin President
Rutherford Melon
- 1965
The Double-Barrelled Detective Story
Wells Fargo Ferguson
Directed 1
1970s
- 1975