Acting
Paul Benedict
1938-2008
Known for The Addams Family, This Is Spinal Tap, Cocktail.
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Born09/17/1938
Died12/01/2008
AgeDied at 70
BirthplaceSilver City, New Mexico, United States
DepartmentActing
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.
Movie Credits
The Man with Two Brains (1983)
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994)
Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988)
Taking Off (1971)
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981)
The Addams Family (1991)
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Cold Turkey (1971)
The Freshman (1990)
They Might Be Giants (1971)
Sibling Rivalry (1990)
The Front Page (1974)
A Mighty Wind (2003)
After the Sunset (2004)
The Lonely Guy (1984)
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
