Paul benedict biography
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Occupation/ Career: | Film/TV and stage actor |
| Years active: | – |
| Character information | |
| Appeared on: | The Jeffersons |
| Episodes appeared in: | episodes in Seasons and |
| Character played: | Harry Bentley |
Paul Benedict (September 17, – December 1, ) appeared on The Jeffersons as Harry Bentley, the eccentric next-door neighbor of George and Louise who appeared in Seasons and then Paul, who made numerous appearances in television and movies beginning in , was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the popular PBS children's show Sesame Street, and his role as the quirky English neighbor Mr. Bentley on The Jeffersons.
Early life[]
Benedict was born in Silver City, New Mexico, the son of Alma Marie (née Loring), a journalist, and Mitchell M. Benedict, a doctor.[1] He grew up in Massachusetts. As a young man, he suffered from acromegalia, a pituitary disorder that affects the extremities and face, which acco
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Paul Benedict
American actor (–)
For the historical lingvist, see Paul K. Benedict.
Paul Bernard Benedict (September 17, – månad 1, )[1] was an American actor who made numerous appearances in television and films, beginning in He was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the PBS children's show Sesame Street and as the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons.
Early life
[edit]Benedict was born in Silver City, New Mexico,[1] the son of Alma Marie (née Loring), a reporter, and Mitchell M. Benedict, a doctor,[2] and grew up in Massachusetts, where he graduated from Boston College High School and Suffolk University. Benedict served a tour of duty in the U.S. Marine Corps.[3] His oversized jaw and large nose were partially attributed to acromegaly; he was first diagnosed with it by an endocrinologist who saw Benedict in a theatrical production.[4]
Film and TV work
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Paul Bernard Benedict
He began his acting/directing career at the Charles Playhouse in Boston, starting as a janitor for $ per week. Within a year he was building sets and running the box office. He became a regular at the Theatre Company of Boston from to before moving to New York. Mr Benedict, acted locally with the American Repertory Theatre and also appeared on television, playing the English neighbor Harry Bentley in the CBS series "The Jeffersons" from to and in the cinema in the comedies "This is Spinal Tap" and "A Mighty Wind". He died on Tuesday, December 2, at his residence on Martha&#;s Vineyard at the age of
He was a loved actor, director, friend, uncle and brother. Paul is survived by his brother Charles and his wife Mary-Anne of Ne