Biography
Paul Benedict
Acting
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 C…
Career works
54
Movies
40
Series
14
Career average
6.8/10
Birth date
09/17/1938
Place of birth
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
Date of death
12/01/2008
Filmography highlights
Movies
After the Sunset
2004 · 6.2
A Mighty Wind
2003 · 6.8
Isn't She Great
2000 · 5.0
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999 · 6.8
The Devil's Advocate
1997 · 7.5
Waiting for Guffman
1997 · 7.0
Guns & Lipstick
1995 · 4.2
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
1994 · 4.8
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
1993 · 9.0
The Addams Family
1991 · 7.1
Sibling Rivalry
1990 · 5.2
The Freshman
1990 · 6.3
Babycakes
1989 · 7.0
The Chair
1988 · 4.0
Cocktail
1988 · 6.1
Series
