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.
Acted in 109
2000s
- 2008
The Ties That Bind Us
Chang Lee (archive footage)
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Chaos and Cadavers
Mr Resurrection
- 2002
- 2001
Charlotte Gray
Movie
Great Comedy Moments
Medical Officer (archive footage)
Armadillo
Father · 1 episode
- 2000
Breathtaking
Mr. Henshaw
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
Alien Nation: Millennium
Officer Laskau
- 1995
Kangaroo Man
Doctor
- 1994
- 1992
Mulberry
The Stranger · 11 episodes
- 1991
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
Maugan · 2 episodes
The War That Never Ends
Corcyran Representative
- 1990
Needle
Chief Constable
Antonia and Jane
Uncle Irwin Carlinsky
1980s
- 1989
Saracen
Nugent · 14 episodes
- 1988
Franz Kafka's 'The Trial'
Chaplain / Father
- 1987
Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder
Richard Erskine · 2 episodes
- 1986
Artists and Models
Etex · 1 episode
- 1984
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Mr. Rath
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
The Dybbuk
Messenger
Pews
Liftchick
1970s
- 1979
The House on Garibaldi Street
Aaron Lazar
- 1978
Return Fare
Dr Robbins
The Greek Tycoon
Servant
- 1977
Anna Karenina
TV
1990
TV
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Li H'sen Chang
- 1976
The Face of Darkness
Inquisitor & Psychiatrist
The Shadow-Line
Movie
- 1975
- 1974
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs
General Finch
- 1973
The House in Nightmare Park
Patel
- 1972
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
Strange Report
Jack White · 1 episode
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
Lew Kohl · 1 episode
- 1968
The Syndicate
Dr. Singh
- 1967
Market in Honey Lane
Billy Bush · 34 episodes
- 1966
Kaleidoscope
Poker Player
- 1965
The Alphabet Murders
Waiter (uncredited)
- 1964
- 1963
The Barber of Stamford Hill
Movie
- 1962
The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Crooks Anonymous
Thomas
Postman's Knock
Pete
- 1961
The Curse of the Werewolf
Policeman (uncredited)
- 1960
The Cheaters
Blake · 1 episode
The Strange World of Gurney Slade
Napoleon Bonaparte · 1 episode
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Injun Joe · 7 episodes
1950s
- 1959
- 1955
- 1954
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jules · 1 episode
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1997
