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Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict is known for The Devil's Advocate (1997), The Addams Family (1991), This Is Spinal Tap (1984).

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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Questions about Paul Benedict

How many Paul Benedict films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 38 films with Paul Benedict, from 1965 to 2008.

What is the best rated Paul Benedict film?

The best rated Paul Benedict film in the catalogue is The Devil's Advocate (1997), rated 7.5.

What was the first Paul Benedict film?

The first Paul Benedict film in the catalogue is Taking Off, from 1971.

Who has Paul Benedict worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Paul Benedict shares the most credits with Christopher Guest (4 films), Michael McKean (4 films) and Fred Willard (3 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
theatre director
Studied at
Suffolk University · Boston College High School

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Full filmography

40 films — 38 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

11 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast