Quick Facts
Born:
1938-09-17
Birthplace:
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Credits:
54 Total Roles
Paul Benedict
Acting
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Biography
Paul Benedict (September 17, 1938 – December 1, 2008) was an American actor who made numerous appearances in television and movies beginning in the 1960s. He was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the popular PBS children's show Sesame Street, and as the quirky English neighbor "Harry Bentley" on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. Often mistakenly credited as Charlie Bucket's school teacher (the uncredited role of Mr. Turkentine), in the cult classic Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, who was actually played by David Battley.
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Known For
The Devil's Advocate
Walter Krasna (uncredited)
The Addams Family
Judge Womack
Seinfeld
Mr. Elinoff
This Is Spinal Tap
Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
Cocktail
Finance Teacher
Tales from the Crypt
Beaks
After the Sunset
Night Shift Guard
Jeremiah Johnson
Reverend Lindquist
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Side by Each MOVIE | Chief Rodrocks |
| 2004 | After the Sunset MOVIE | Night Shift Guard |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind MOVIE | Martin Berg |
| 2000 | Isn't She Great MOVIE | Prof. Brainiac |
| 1999 | A Fish in the Bathtub MOVIE | Milo |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate MOVIE | Walter Krasna (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman MOVIE | Not Guffman |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey Show TV | Jeremy |
| 1995 | Guns & Lipstick MOVIE | Mickey |
| 1994 | Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman MOVIE | Dr. Victor Loeb |