Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1938-09-17
Day of Death
2008-12-01
Place of Birth
Silver City, New Mexico, United States
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Benedict, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography (40)
Side by Each
2008
After the Sunset
2004
A Mighty Wind
2003
Isn't She Great
2000
A Fish in the Bathtub
1999
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Guns & Lipstick
1995
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
1994
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
1993
The Addams Family
1991
Sibling Rivalry
1990
The Freshman
1990
Babycakes
1989
