ACTOR
Hywel Bennett
Known for Doctor Who · The Twilight Zone · Robin of Sherwood
Hywel Bennett (1944-2017) was a Welsh film and television actor best known for the trio of films he made in the '60s and '70s with Hayley Mills, and for his starring role in ITV's long running sitcom Shelley.
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- Born
- Apr 8, 1944
- Died
- Jul 25, 2017
- Birthplace
- Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Hywel Bennett (1944-2017) was a Welsh film and television actor best known for the trio of films he made in the '60s and '70s with Hayley Mills, and for his starring role in ITV's long running sitcom Shelley.
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Known For
TV
Doctor WhoRynian · 1963
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
TV
The Twilight ZoneGrant (segment "Devil's Alphabet") · 1985
★ 7.7
★ 7.7
TV
Robin of SherwoodKing Arthur (voice) · 1984
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
CasualtyPaul Lawson · 1986
★ 6.2
★ 6.2
TV
The Bill1 eps · 1984
★ 6.8
★ 6.8
TV
Natural World1 eps · 1983
★ 7.4
★ 7.4
TV
The SweeneySteven Castle · 1975
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
TV
KaraokeArthur 'Pig' Mallion · 1996
★ 6.8
★ 6.8
Filmography
Movies
Julius CeasarOctavius Ceasar
1964
Doctor Who: The ChaseRynian
1965AM
A Month in the Country
1966
The Family WayArthur Fitton
1966WT
Where the Buffalo Roam
1966
Death of a Teddy BearOliver Treefe
1967
Romeo and JulietRomeo
1967
Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pareLeonardo
1968
Twisted NerveMartin (Georgie) Durnley
1968
The Virgin SoldiersBrigg
1969
LootDennis
1970
The Buttercup ChainFrance
1970
PercyEdwin Anthony
1971
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandDuckworth
1972
Endless NightMichael Rogers
1972
The Love BanMick Goonahan
1973
Three's OneTony
1973
Coming OutHarry Essendorf
1979
Artemis '81Gideon Harlax
1981TC
The CriticMr. Puff / Mr. King
1982
Absent FriendsJohn
1985
Murder EliteJimmy Fowler
1985
Frankie and JohnnieAllan Blakeston
1986
DeadlineMike Jessop
1987
A Mind To KillDr. Gareth D. Lewis
1991
Trust MeRalph
1992
Deadly AdviceDr Crippen
1994
Harpur and Iles: ProtectionACC Desmond Iles
1997
Mary, Mother of JesusHerod
1999
Misery HarbourThe Captain
1999
Married 2 MalcolmReg
2000NN
Nasty NeighboursThe Boss
2000
VatelColbert
2000TQ
The QuestRonno
2002
Lloyd & HillDr. Freddie Marks
2003
One for the RoadRichard Stevens
2003TF
The Final QuestRonno
2004TS
The Second QuestRonno
2004
Dangerous LiaisonsReginald Conway
2007Television
Doctor WhoRynian · 1 eps
1963
RedcapBrown · 1 eps
1964
The Wednesday PlayWilly Turner · 1 eps
1964The Wednesday PlayOliver Treefe · 1 eps
1964
Theatre 625Lipstrob · 1 eps
1964Theatre 625Beliayev · 1 eps
1964
BBC Play of the MonthMr King / Mr Puff · 1 eps
1965BBC Play of the MonthRomeo Montague · 1 eps
1965
Play for TodayTony · 2 eps
1970
The SweeneySteven Castle · 1 eps
1975
Pennies from HeavenTom · 1 eps
1978
StrangersJack Slater · 1 eps
1978
Malice AforethoughtDr Edmund Bickleigh · 4 eps
1979
Shelley69 eps
1979
Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyRicki Tarr · 5 eps
1979
Natural World1 eps
1983
Robin of SherwoodKing Arthur (voice) · 1 eps
1984
The Bill1 eps
1984
Screen TwoAllan Blakeston · 1 eps
1985
The Twilight ZoneGrant (segment "Devil's Alphabet") · 1 eps
1985
Theatre NightJohn · 1 eps
1985
CasualtyPaul Lawson · 1 eps
1986TF
Tickets for the TitanicBrian Stebbings · 1 eps
1987
The Modern World: Ten Great WritersProfessor · 1 eps
1988
The Return of Shelley32 eps
1988
Screen OneRalph · 1 eps
1989
Murder Most HorridClancy · 1 eps
1991TO
The Other Side Of ParadisePurvis · 4 eps
1992
Virtual MurderHarold Bingham · 1 eps
1992
Frank Stubbs PromotesClive Riley · 1 eps
1993F
FrontiersDS Eddie Spader · 6 eps
1996
KaraokeArthur 'Pig' Mallion · 4 eps
1996
NeverwhereMr. Croup · 6 eps
1996
Lock, Stock...Deep Throat · 1 eps
2000R&
Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)1 eps
2000
High Hopes1 eps
2002CS
Celebrity Stitch Up5 eps
2005
Jam and JerusalemDr. Mike Vine · 1 eps
2006Photos
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