Martin Benson Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Contact Details, Girlfriend(s), Bio & More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
REAL NAME
Martin Benjamin Benson
BIRTHDAY
BORN ON DAY
Saturday
BIRTHPLACE
London, United Kingdom
DIED AT AGE
91 Years 6 Months 18 Days
DEATHDATE
February 28, 2010
DEATHPLACE
Markyate, United Kingdom
NATIONALITY
PROFESSION
ZODIAC
LEO
Physical Stats
CHEST
N/A
BICEPS
N/A
WAIST
N/A
HEIGHT
N/A
WEIGHT
N/A
Fame & Address
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Career of Martin Benson
Films
He portrayed mostly supporting character or villains in films including his role in A Shot in the Dark, Pope Joan, The Sea Wolves, The Strange World of Planet X (1958), Once More, with Feeling! He also played comic roles in film like A Shot in the Dark as Maurice.
Television
He appeared for several years in the unscripted series "The Verdict is Yours" as a barrister. He performed a recurring role in the children's adventure series Sword of Freedom as the Duke de Medici. His final appearance was in 2005 in the TV series Casualty.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Martin Benson
- Did Martin Benson takes alcohol? Yes.
- He served as a gunner in the 2nd Searchlight, Royal Artillery at the time of the Second World War and promoted to the rank of captain at the time of retirement.
- He founded the repertory company Mercury Theatre in Egypt along with Arthur Lowe who got famous in future by working in Arthur Lowe.
- He had performed in the original London production of 'The King and I' as the Kralaholme and when he recreated his role in its film version, the film won Oscar Award.
- He played an uncredited role in MGM's hit historical film, Ivanhoe. The film was released on July 31, 1952, and made a profit of $2,762,000 which set a record for an MGM film.
- He also appeared in the television production of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy but was not recognized under heavy make-up and costume of Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz. He was the leader of the Vogon fleet sent to destroy Earth.
- He also appeared as a guest in most famous radio-TV comedy series The Jack Benny Program in 1957.
- He appeared in an uncredited role as a headwaiter in British comedy film Doctor at Sea which was based on a novel by Richard Gordon.
- Was Martin Benson in the habit of Smoking? NA.
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