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Hywel Bennett

Bio: Hywel Bennett (1944-2017) was a Welsh film and television actor best known for the trio of films he made in the '60s and '70s with Hayley Mills, and for his starring role in ITV's long running sitcom Shelley.

Born: Sat, Apr 08 1944

Birthplace: Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK

Death: Tue, Jul 25 2017

Hywel Bennett is 73 years old

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Dangerous Liaisons

Hywel Bennett was 63 in Dangerous Liaisons as 'Reginald Conway'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007

The Final Quest

Hywel Bennett was 60 in The Final Quest as 'Ronno'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 2004

The Second Quest

Hywel Bennett was 59 in The Second Quest as 'Ronno'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 2004

One for the Road

Hywel Bennett was 59 in One for the Road as 'Richard Stevens'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 2003

Lloyd & Hill

Hywel Bennett was 59 in Lloyd & Hill as 'Dr. Freddie Marks'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2003

The Quest

Hywel Bennett was 57 in The Quest as 'Ronno'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 2002

Nasty Neighbours

Hywel Bennett was 56 in Nasty Neighbours as 'The Boss'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2000

Married 2 Malcolm

Hywel Bennett was 56 in Married 2 Malcolm as 'Reg'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2000

Vatel

Hywel Bennett was 56 in Vatel as 'Colbert'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 2000

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Hywel Bennett was 55 in Mary, Mother of Jesus as 'Herod'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1999

Misery Harbour

Hywel Bennett was 55 in Misery Harbour as 'The Captain'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1999

Harpur and Iles: Protection

Hywel Bennett was 52 in Harpur and Iles: Protection as 'ACC Desmond Iles'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

Deadly Advice

Hywel Bennett was 50 in Deadly Advice as 'Dr Crippen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994

Trust Me

Hywel Bennett was 48 in Trust Me as 'Ralph'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1992

A Mind To Kill

Hywel Bennett was 46 in A Mind To Kill as 'Dr. Gareth D. Lewis'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Deadline

Hywel Bennett was 43 in Deadline as 'Mike Jessop'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1987

Frankie and Johnnie

Hywel Bennett was 41 in Frankie and Johnnie

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1986

Absent Friends

Hywel Bennett was 41 in Absent Friends as 'John'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1985

Murder Elite

Hywel Bennett was 40 in Murder Elite as 'Jimmy Fowler'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

The Critic

Hywel Bennett was 38 in The Critic as 'Mr. Puff / Mr. King'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1982

Artemis '81

Hywel Bennett was 37 in Artemis '81 as 'Gideon Harlax'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1981

Coming Out

Hywel Bennett was 35 in Coming Out as 'Harry Essendorf'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 1979

Three's One

Hywel Bennett was 29 in Three's One as 'Tony'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1973

The Love Ban

Hywel Bennett was 28 in The Love Ban as 'Mick Goonahan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Hywel Bennett was 28 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as 'Duckworth'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1972

Endless Night

Hywel Bennett was 28 in Endless Night as 'Michael Rogers'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1972

Percy

Hywel Bennett was 26 in Percy as 'Edwin Anthony'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1971

The Buttercup Chain

Hywel Bennett was 26 in The Buttercup Chain as 'France'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1970

Loot

Hywel Bennett was 26 in Loot as 'Dennis'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970

The Virgin Soldiers

Hywel Bennett was 25 in The Virgin Soldiers as 'Brigg'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1969

Twisted Nerve

Hywel Bennett was 24 in Twisted Nerve as 'Martin (Georgie) Durnley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968

Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare

Hywel Bennett was 23 in Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare as 'Leonardo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1968

Romeo and Juliet

Hywel Bennett was 22 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Romeo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1967

The Family Way

Hywel Bennett was 22 in The Family Way as 'Arthur Fitton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1966

Where the Buffalo Roam

Hywel Bennett was 22 in Where the Buffalo Roam

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1966

A Month in the Country

Hywel Bennett was 21 in A Month in the Country

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1966

Doctor Who: The Chase

Hywel Bennett was 21 in Doctor Who: The Chase as 'Rynian'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Celebrity Stitch Up

Hywel Bennett was 61+ in Celebrity Stitch Up

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 2005

High Hopes

Hywel Bennett was 58+ in High Hopes

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 2002

Lock, Stock...

Hywel Bennett was 56+ in Lock, Stock... as 'Deep Throat'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 29 2000

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

Hywel Bennett was 55+ in Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 18 2000

Neverwhere

Hywel Bennett was 52+ in Neverwhere as 'Mr. Croup'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1996

Cold Lazarus

Hywel Bennett was 52+ in Cold Lazarus as 'Arthur "Pig" Mailion'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 26 1996

Karaoke

Hywel Bennett was 52+ in Karaoke as 'Arthur 'Pig' Mallion'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 28 1996

Frank Stubbs Promotes

Hywel Bennett was 49+ in Frank Stubbs Promotes as 'Clive Riley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993

Virtual Murder

Hywel Bennett was 48+ in Virtual Murder

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 24 1992

Murder Most Horrid

Hywel Bennett was 47+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Clancy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991

The Return of Shelley

Hywel Bennett was 44+ in The Return of Shelley

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 1988

The Modern World: Ten Great Writers

Hywel Bennett was 43+ in The Modern World: Ten Great Writers as 'Professor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1988

Casualty

Hywel Bennett was 42+ in Casualty as 'Paul Lawson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986

The Twilight Zone

Hywel Bennett was 41+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Grant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985

The Bill

Hywel Bennett was 40+ in The Bill

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Robin of Sherwood

Hywel Bennett was 40+ in Robin of Sherwood as 'King Arthur (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 28 1984

Natural World

Hywel Bennett was 39+ in Natural World

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Hywel Bennett was 35+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as 'Ricki Tarr'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1979

Shelley

Hywel Bennett was 35+ in Shelley

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 1979

Malice Aforethought

Hywel Bennett was 34+ in Malice Aforethought as 'Dr. Edmund Bickleigh'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 15 1979

Pennies from Heaven

Hywel Bennett was 33+ in Pennies from Heaven as 'Tom'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 1978

The Sweeney

Hywel Bennett was 30+ in The Sweeney as 'Steven Castle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975

Play for Today

Hywel Bennett was 26+ in Play for Today as 'Tony'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

BBC Play of the Month

Hywel Bennett was 21+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Mr King, Romeo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965

Redcap

Hywel Bennett was 20+ in Redcap

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 17 1964

The Wednesday Play

Hywel Bennett was 20+ in The Wednesday Play

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964