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Christopher Benjamin

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Christopher Benjamin was a British actor, born 27 December 1934 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
Born: Thu, Dec 27 1934
Birthplace: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England

Death: Fri, Jan 10 2025
Christopher Benjamin is 90 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Christopher Benjamin was 81 in The Legend of Tarzan as 'Lord Knutsford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2016
Poster of The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Christopher Benjamin was 76 in The Merry Wives of Windsor as 'Sir John Falstaff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 2011
Poster of Angel
Angel
Christopher Benjamin was 72 in Angel as 'Lord Norley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 17 2007
Poster of Sword of Honour
Sword of Honour
Christopher Benjamin was 66 in Sword of Honour as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 2001
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Christopher Benjamin was 64 in Treasure Island as 'Squire Trelawney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
Christopher Benjamin was 63 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Gibbes'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Hard Times
Hard Times
Christopher Benjamin was 59 in Hard Times as 'Slackbridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Thatcher: The Final Days
Thatcher: The Final Days
Christopher Benjamin was 56 in Thatcher: The Final Days as 'George Younger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1991
Poster of The Black Velvet Gown
The Black Velvet Gown
Christopher Benjamin was 56 in The Black Velvet Gown as 'Anthony Gallington'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 1991
Poster of Where There's a Will
Where There's a Will
Christopher Benjamin was 54 in Where There's a Will as 'Terence Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
Christopher Benjamin was 50 in Cyrano de Bergerac as 'Montfleury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1985
Poster of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Christopher Benjamin was 50 in The Caucasian Chalk Circle as 'Prince Kazbeki'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of The Plague Dogs
The Plague Dogs
Christopher Benjamin was 47 in The Plague Dogs as 'Rowf (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
Christopher Benjamin was 46 in A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado as 'Mr Porter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1981
Poster of Hawk the Slayer
Hawk the Slayer
Christopher Benjamin was 45 in Hawk the Slayer as 'Fitzwalter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1980
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Christopher Benjamin was 45 in The Executioner as 'Rabbi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1980
Poster of Donkeys' Years
Donkeys' Years
Christopher Benjamin was 45 in Donkeys' Years as 'Norman Tate'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Hanging Around
Hanging Around
Christopher Benjamin was 43 in Hanging Around as 'Harold'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1978
Poster of Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang
Christopher Benjamin was 42 in Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang as 'Henry Gordon Jago'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1977
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Christopher Benjamin was 42 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Charmolue'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1976
Poster of Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
Christopher Benjamin was 39 in Brief Encounter as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1974
Poster of In the Steps of a Dead Man
In the Steps of a Dead Man
Christopher Benjamin was 39 in In the Steps of a Dead Man as 'Medical Officer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1974
Poster of Baffled!
Baffled!
Christopher Benjamin was 38 in Baffled! as 'Verelli'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1973
Poster of Døden i gatene
Døden i gatene
Christopher Benjamin was 35 in Døden i gatene
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1970
Poster of Junket 89
Junket 89
Christopher Benjamin was 35 in Junket 89
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1970
Poster of Doctor Who: Inferno
Doctor Who: Inferno
Christopher Benjamin was 35 in Doctor Who: Inferno as 'Sir Keith Gold'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1970
Poster of Ring of Bright Water
Ring of Bright Water
Christopher Benjamin was 34 in Ring of Bright Water as 'Fishmonger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of The Tycoon
The Tycoon
Christopher Benjamin was 34 in The Tycoon as 'Gerald'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1968
Poster of The Brahmin Widow
The Brahmin Widow
Christopher Benjamin was 33 in The Brahmin Widow as 'Niaz Ali Beg'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1968
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Christopher Benjamin was 30 in Love's Labour's Lost as 'Don Adriano de Armado'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Christopher Benjamin was 70+ in Doctor Who as 'Colonel Hugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Christopher Benjamin was 67+ in Foyle's War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Judge John Deed
Judge John Deed
Christopher Benjamin was 66+ in Judge John Deed as ', Steve Gaydon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 26 2001
Poster of The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
Christopher Benjamin was 64+ in The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns as 'Troll Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1999
Poster of Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
Christopher Benjamin was 63+ in Alexei Sayle's Merry-Go-Round
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Christopher Benjamin was 62+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Harvey Crane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Christopher Benjamin was 60+ in Pride and Prejudice as 'Sir William Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1995
Poster of Magic Grandad
Magic Grandad
Christopher Benjamin was 58+ in Magic Grandad as 'Sir John Gage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1993
Poster of Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Christopher Benjamin was 57+ in Shakespeare: The Animated Tales as 'Duke Frederick / Corin (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Christopher Benjamin was 57+ in Heartbeat as 'Oliver Ridley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Christopher Benjamin was 57+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of Anything More Would Be Greedy
Anything More Would Be Greedy
Christopher Benjamin was 54+ in Anything More Would Be Greedy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 26 1989
Poster of Young Charlie Chaplin
Young Charlie Chaplin
Christopher Benjamin was 54+ in Young Charlie Chaplin as 'Captain Hindom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 1989
Poster of Campion
Campion
Christopher Benjamin was 54+ in Campion as 'Coroner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1989
Poster of A Gentleman's Club
A Gentleman's Club
Christopher Benjamin was 53+ in A Gentleman's Club
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
Christopher Benjamin was 52+ in Inspector Morse as 'Professor Furlong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Christopher Benjamin was 52+ in The Diary of Anne Frank as 'Mr. Hans Van Daan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Christopher Benjamin was 51+ in Casualty as 'Henry Lindall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister
Christopher Benjamin was 51+ in Call Me Mister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 05 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Christopher Benjamin was 51+ in Lovejoy as 'Walid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
Christopher Benjamin was 51+ in Yes, Prime Minister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1986
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Christopher Benjamin was 50+ in Dempsey and Makepeace as 'Sam Powell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Christopher Benjamin was 49+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. Huxtable'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Christopher Benjamin was 47+ in The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1982
Poster of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Christopher Benjamin was 46+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years as 'Air Ministry Official'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981
Poster of Therese Raquin
Therese Raquin
Christopher Benjamin was 45+ in Therese Raquin as 'Chief Clerk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 12 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Christopher Benjamin was 44+ in Minder as 'Mr. Rushmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Christopher Benjamin was 44+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
Christopher Benjamin was 44+ in Dick Turpin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of The Sandbaggers
The Sandbaggers
Christopher Benjamin was 43+ in The Sandbaggers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of Armchair Thriller
Armchair Thriller
Christopher Benjamin was 43+ in Armchair Thriller as 'Det. Inspector Tarrant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 21 1978
Poster of Target
Target
Christopher Benjamin was 42+ in Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Christopher Benjamin was 40+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of Get Some In!
Get Some In!
Christopher Benjamin was 40+ in Get Some In!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 1975
Poster of Poldark
Poldark
Christopher Benjamin was 40+ in Poldark as 'Sir Hugh Bodrugan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of My Son Reuben
My Son Reuben
Christopher Benjamin was 40+ in My Son Reuben
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1975
Poster of Angels
Angels
Christopher Benjamin was 40+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
Christopher Benjamin was 39+ in Father Brown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Christopher Benjamin was 38+ in Thriller as 'Medical Officer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Christopher Benjamin was 37+ in Crown Court as 'Dr. Hayward, Charles Percival, Det. Supt. Brotherton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Christopher Benjamin was 37+ in The Protectors as 'Banker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
Christopher Benjamin was 37+ in Van der Valk as 'Mulder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Onedin Line
The Onedin Line
Christopher Benjamin was 36+ in The Onedin Line as 'Said Ben Salim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 1971
Poster of Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs
Christopher Benjamin was 36+ in Upstairs, Downstairs as 'Max Weinberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1971
Poster of Jason King
Jason King
Christopher Benjamin was 36+ in Jason King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Christopher Benjamin was 36+ in Budgie as 'Claude'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Christopher Benjamin was 35+ in Play for Today as 'Mr Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Ace of Wands
Ace of Wands
Christopher Benjamin was 35+ in Ace of Wands
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 29 1970
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Christopher Benjamin was 34+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Christopher Benjamin was 32+ in The Prisoner as 'Potter, Labour Exchange Manager, Number Two's Assistant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of Quick Before They Catch Us
Quick Before They Catch Us
Christopher Benjamin was 31+ in Quick Before They Catch Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1966
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Christopher Benjamin was 30+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'A Cobbler, Dr. Relling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Man In Room 17
The Man In Room 17
Christopher Benjamin was 30+ in The Man In Room 17 as 'Chief Supt. Craythorpe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 11 1965
Poster of Detective
Detective
Christopher Benjamin was 29+ in Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Christopher Benjamin was 28+ in Doctor Who as 'Jago, Sir Keith Gold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Christopher Benjamin was 27+ in The Saint as 'Fish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Christopher Benjamin was 27+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Christopher Benjamin was 26+ in The Avengers as 'Whittle, Swindin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Christopher Benjamin was 16+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951