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Colin Bennett(1944-2024)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Colin Bennett
Three months after the disappearance of Rory, her marine scientist husband, artist Mara discovers to her dismay that the search for his body has been called off.
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Colin Bennett was born on 25 February 1944 in England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Rebecca (2020), Oppenheimer (1980) and Captain Zep - Space Detective (1983). He was married to Lesley. He died on 23 February 2024 in the UK.
BornFebruary 25, 1944
DiedFebruary 23, 2024(79)
BornFebruary 25, 1944
DiedFebruary 23, 2024(79)
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Known for

Armie Hammer and Lily James in Rebecca (2020)
Rebecca
6.1
  • Ben's Father
  • 2020
Oppenheimer (1980)
Oppenheimer
8.1
TV Mini Series
  • Seth Neddermeyer
Captain Zep - Space Detective (1983)
Captain Zep - Space Detective
6.2
TV Series
  • Writer
The Bill (1984)
The Bill
6.7
TV Series
  • F.M.E.
  • Dr. Arnold
  • Clerk of Court

Credits

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Actor

  • Kit Harington, Marisa Abela, and Myha'la in Industry (2020)
    Industry
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Peter Stevens
    • 2024
  • Claes Bang in William Tell (2024)
    William Tell
    5.7
    • Melchtal's Father
    • 2024
  • Connie Nielsen in Ocean Deep (2023)
    Ocean Deep
    4.9
    • Glen
    • 2023
  • Susan Lynch and Bridget Christie in The Change (2023)
    The Change
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Alan
    • 2023
  • Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Paul Barber, Steve Huison, Lesley Sharp, Tom Wilkinson, and Talitha Wing in The Full Monty (2023)
    The Full Monty
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Old Andy
    • 2023
  • Rose Quentin, Georgia Lock, and Sydney Craven in York Witches Society (2022)
    York Witches Society
    4.1
    • Priest
    • 2022
  • Chris Hayward and David Earl in Brian and Charles (2022)
    Brian and Charles
    6.7
    • Arthur
    • 2022
  • Armie Hammer and Lily James in Rebecca (2020)
    Rebecca
    6.1
    • Ben's Father
    • 2020
  • Casualty (1986)
    Casualty
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Stan Hawksley
    • 2018–2019
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • Man
    • 2018
  • TV Go Home
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Bassington Davis
    • Carton Sandwich-Jailer
    • Restaurant Diner (2001) ...
    • 2001
  • Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, and Brian Wilde in Last of the Summer Wine (1973)
    Last of the Summer Wine
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Lester
    • 1999
  • The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • F.M.E.
    • Dr. Arnold
    • Clerk of Court
    • 1997–1998
  • Susan Lynch in Dangerous Lady (1995)
    Dangerous Lady
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • Man at Party
    • 1995
  • Starwatch (1988)
    Starwatch
    TV Movie
    • Computer (voice)
    • 1988

Writer

  • Marcus Clarke in Tricky Business (1989)
    Tricky Business
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1989
  • You Should Be So Lucky! (1986)
    You Should Be So Lucky!
    5.2
    TV Series
    • devised by
    • written by
    • 1986–1987
  • Captain Zep - Space Detective (1983)
    Captain Zep - Space Detective
    6.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1984
  • Patsy Kensit in Luna (1983)
    Luna
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1983–1984

Producer

  • Shoot the Writers!
    5.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2004

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Personal details

  • Born
    • February 25, 1944
    • England, UK
  • Died
    • February 23, 2024
    • UK
  • Spouse
    • Lesley? - February 23, 2024 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Tom Bennett
  • Other works
    He acted in Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's play, "Happy End", at the Lyric Theatre in London, England with Amanda Knott, Arthur Cox, Bob Hoskins, Veronica Clifford and Angela Richards in the cast. Gordon McDougall was the director.

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    Father of Tom Bennett.

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