John Bennes
Known for
John Bennes has the profile of a leading actor with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. He has been working on screen for 71 years. 'The Patriot' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Speaker. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' is the second credit that travels internationally. Drama is the territory the career has leaned on most.
John Bennes
15 Movies
5 Series
John Bennes has the profile of a leading actor with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. He has been working on screen for 71 years. 'The Patriot' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Speaker. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' is the second credit that travels internationally. Drama is the territory the career has leaned on most.
Movies
Plays Speaker
The Patriot
2000
Plays Old Man
I Know What You Did Last Summer
1997
Plays Doctor
October Sky
1999
Plays Harvey
Weekend at Bernie's
1989
Plays Ezra Hannon
The Night Flier
1997
Plays Pharmacist
Crazy People
1990
Plays Griffith
This World, Then the Fireworks
1997
Plays Hearse Driver
Traveller
1997
Plays Minister
Once Around
1991
Plays Ted Silas
Black Rainbow
1989
Plays Ivan
The Feud
1989
Plays Lawyer
Wayward Son
1999
Plays Harvey Hunta
Splitz
1984
Plays Employment Counselor
Playing for Keeps
1986
Plays Governor Trinkle
Against Her Will: The Carrie Buck Story
1994
Plays Earl Womack
Terror in the Night
1994
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The Locket
Full Filmography
The Patriot
Speaker
2000
Film
Wayward Son
Lawyer
1999
Film
October Sky
Doctor
1999
Film
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Old Man
1997
Film
This World, Then the Fireworks
Griffith
1997
Film
The Night Flier
Ezra Hannon
1997
Film
Traveller
Hearse Driver
1997
Film
Matlock
Archbishop · 2 episodes
1992–1993
TV
Lovejoy
Oldtimer · 1 episode
1993
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Bennes still alive?
John Bennes passed away on February 1, 2018 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of John Bennes?
John Bennes is best known for roles in The Patriot, I Know What You Did Last Summer, October Sky.
How many movies has John Bennes been in?
Over a 63-year career (since 1955), John Bennes has appeared in 15 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was John Bennes's first movie?
The career of John Bennes began with The Cobweb (1955).
What is John Bennes's most recent movie or series?
John Bennes's most recent release is The Locket, which premiered on December 8, 2002.
What TV shows has John Bennes appeared in?
On television, John Bennes has appeared in Dawson's Creek, Matlock, Tales from the Darkside, Adventures of Superman.
John Bennes
1933-02-27
John Bennes has the profile of a leading actor with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. He has been working on screen for 71 years. 'The Patriot' remains the anchor of the filmography, thanks to Speaker. 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' is the second credit that travels internationally. Drama is the territory the career has leaned on most.