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Paul Benedict
Acting
Born: 1938
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
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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 Drew Carey Show
Jeremy
1995 · US
Seinfeld
Mr. Elinoff
1989 · US
Tales from the Crypt
Beaks
1989 · US
A Different World
Mr. Ludlow
1987 · US
The Twilight Zone
Hoakie (segment "Song of the Younger World")
1985 · US
Murder, She Wrote
Friedrich Hoffman
1984 · US
The Jeffersons
Harry Bentley
1975 · US
Kojak
Kauldor
1973 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Drew Carey Show | 1995 | Jeremy |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Mr. Elinoff |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989 | Beaks |
| A Different World | 1987 | Mr. Ludlow |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 | Hoakie (segment "Song of the Younger World") |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Friedrich Hoffman |
| The Jeffersons | 1975 | Harry Bentley |
| The Jeffersons | 1975 | Director |
| Kojak | 1973 | Kauldor |
| All in the Family | 1971 | Harry Bentley |
| Sesame Street | 1969 | The Mad Painter |