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John Bennett
Known for: ActingJohn 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.
Filmography 16
Watership Down
+8
as Captain Holly (voice) 
The Message
+2
as Salool 
The Infinite Worlds of H.G. Wells
+5
as Mr Jagger 
The House That Dripped Blood
+21
as Detective Inspector Holloway (segment "Framework Story") 
The Plague Dogs
+11
as Don (voice) 
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
+11
as Pseudolus' mark 
Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady
as Sigmund Freud 
Priest
+4
as Father Redstone 
Hitler: The Last Ten Days
+2
as Joseph Goebbels 
Tai-Pan
+1
as Orlov 
The Greek Tycoon
as Servant 
Kaleidoscope
+2
as Poker Player 
Bridge of Dragons
+14
as The Registrar 
The Tenth Man
+4
as Jules 
The House on Garibaldi Street
+1
as Aaron Lazar 
The Challenge
as Spider