Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

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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🎬 Movies Featuring Paul Benedict

After the Sunset

After the Sunset (2004)

as Night Shift Guard
Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great (2000)

as Prof. Brainiac
The Devil's Advocate

The Devil's Advocate (1997)

as Walter Krasna (uncredited)
The Freshman

The Freshman (1990)

as Arthur Fleeber
The Chair

The Chair (1988)

as Warden Edward Dwyer
Cocktail

Cocktail (1988)

as Finance Teacher
This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

as Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
The Lonely Guy

The Lonely Guy (1984)

as Dr. Zook (voice) (uncredited)
Smile

Smile (1975)

as Orren Brooks
Hustling

Hustling (1975)

as Lester Traube
Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

as Reverend Lindquist
Taking Off

Taking Off (1971)

as Ben Lockston
Cold Turkey

Cold Turkey (1971)

as Zen Buddhist