Martin Benson
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made Martin Benson a veteran actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. He appears in 'The Omen' too. 30 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. With 92 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Ask a viewer to place Martin Benson and the answer usually comes back 'Goldfinger'.
Martin Benson
67 Movies
25 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made Martin Benson a veteran actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. He appears in 'The Omen' too. 30 was the age at the first credit. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. With 92 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. Ask a viewer to place Martin Benson and the answer usually comes back 'Goldfinger'.
Movies
Plays Martin Solo
Goldfinger
1964
Plays Ramos
Cleopatra
1963
Plays Father Spiletto
The Omen
1976
Plays Kralahome
The King and I
1956
Plays Maurice
A Shot in the Dark
1964
Plays Christian Brother
Angela's Ashes
1999
Plays Abu-Jahal
The Message
1976
Plays Filmnap
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
1960
Plays Mohammed
Sphinx
1981
Plays Mr. Darius
Istanbul
1957
Plays Mr. Montero
The Sea Wolves
1980
Plays Mordekai
Exodus
1960
Plays Kisra - Persian Emperor
The Message
1976
Plays Dorkin
Gorgo
1961
Plays Priest
Behold a Pale Horse
1964
Plays Mr. Rash
Captain Clegg
1962
Plays Gen. Chan Lu
Battle Beneath the Earth
1967
Plays Riscoe
Wheel of Fate
1953
Plays Petcek
Tiffany Jones
1973
Plays Gen. Wagner
The Two-Headed Spy
1958
Plays Lothair
Pope Joan
1972
Plays Pillings
23 Paces to Baker Street
1956
Plays Dr. Ivanov
Meetings with Remarkable Men
1979
Plays Sperazza
I'll Get You for This
1951
Plays Guillio Rossini
Escape by Night
1953
Plays Politanu
A Man Could Get Killed
1966
Plays Steve Harding
Mystery Junction
1951
Plays Enrico
Five Golden Hours
1961
Plays German Half-track Officer
Sea of Sand
1958
Plays Kuznietsky
Satan Never Sleeps
1962
Plays Ali
Killers of Kilimanjaro
1959
Plays Da Silva
Mozambique
1964
Plays Captain Varolli
Interpol
1957
Plays President Diaz
The Magnificent Two
1967
Plays S.S. Borge
The Silent Invasion
1962
Plays Selim
Sands of the Desert
1960
Plays Luigi Bardini
Once More, with Feeling!
1960
Plays Smith
The Strange World of Planet X
1958
Plays Rahman
A Matter of WHO
1961
Plays Maharajah of Branda
Doctor at Large
1957
Plays Tony - Pat's Dance Partner
The Gambler and the Lady
1952
Plays Rex Mansard
The Secret of My Success
1965
Plays Catesby
Assassin for Hire
1951
Plays Angelo Giani
The Flesh Is Weak
1957
Plays Freddy
A Woman of Mystery
1958
Plays Farnborough
Recoil
1953
Plays Rico Francesi
Spin a Dark Web
1956
Plays Ricky Barnes
The Gentle Trap
1960
Plays Lawyer Dhofar
West of Zanzibar
1954
Plays Skinny Ellis
The Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel
1949
TV Shows
Plays Pharisee
Jesus of Nazareth
1977
Plays Pauli
The Camomile Lawn
1992
Plays Inspector Yolu
The Saint
1962
Plays Forked Beard
Richard the Lionheart
1962
Plays Fawzi
Danger Man
1960
Plays Dr. Evans, Minister
One Step Beyond
1959
Plays Eric Jan Hanussen
Theatre 625
1964
Plays Sharkie
A Little Bit of Wisdom
1974
Plays Edward Carson
On Trial
1960
Plays Carlos
Mark Saber
1954
Plays Hassim
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays Dupont
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
1956
Plays Spiros Lemke
Thriller
1973
Plays Vasco
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays President
The Protectors
1972
Plays Garcian
The Champions
1968
Plays Ahmed
Interpol Calling
1959
Plays Nicky Asteri
The Adventurer
1972
Plays Isaac Melchizadek
Campion
1989
Plays Elim
Return of the Saint
1978
Plays Villa
The Professionals
1977
Plays Schrayer
Playhouse
1974
Plays Rezso Kantner
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Craven
The Bill
1984
Plays Rudi
The Wednesday Play
1964
Latest Trailers
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Angela's Ashes
Full Filmography
Angela's Ashes
Christian Brother
1999
Film
The Camomile Lawn
Pauli · 3 episodes
1992–
TV
Campion
Isaac Melchizadek · 1 episode
1989–
TV
The Bill
Craven · 1 episode
1984–
TV
Sphinx
Mohammed
1981
Film
The Sea Wolves
Mr. Montero
1980
Film
Pews
Schrayer
1980
Film
Meetings with Remarkable Men
Dr. Ivanov
1979
Film
Tales of the Unexpected
Vasco · 1 episode
1979–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin Benson still alive?
Martin Benson passed away on February 28, 2010 at age 91.
What are the most famous roles of Martin Benson?
Martin Benson is best known for roles in Goldfinger, The Omen, Cleopatra.
How many movies has Martin Benson been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1948), Martin Benson has appeared in 67 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Martin Benson's first movie?
The career of Martin Benson began with The Blind Goddess (1948).
What is Martin Benson's most recent movie or series?
Martin Benson's most recent release is The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo', which premiered on March 19, 2013.
What TV shows has Martin Benson appeared in?
On television, Martin Benson has appeared in Jesus of Nazareth, The Saint, Casualty, Tales of the Unexpected.
Martin Benson
1918-08-10 · London, England, UK
Martin Benjamin Benson (10 August 1918 – 28 February 2010) was an English character actor, who appeared in films, theatre and television. He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions.Martin Benson (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.