Derek Benfield

Derek Benfield

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1926 · Died: Mar 10, 2009

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1926 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Derek Benfield, a multifaceted individual of great talent and accomplishment, entered this world on March 11, 1926, in the vibrant city of Bradford, situated in the picturesque county of West Yorkshire, within the boundaries of England, United Kingdom.

Throughout his remarkable life, Benfield distinguished himself as a skilled actor and writer, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His impressive repertoire of work includes notable appearances in films such as Lifeforce, released in 1985, as well as his contributions to the popular television series Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, which premiered in 1995, and the classic drama Z Cars, which first aired in 1962.

Benfield's personal life was marked by a deep commitment to his loved ones, as he was devoted to his wife, the lovely Susan Lyall Grant.

Ultimately, Derek Benfield's remarkable journey on this earth came to a close on March 10, 2009, in the charming town of Esher, located in the county of Surrey, within the picturesque county of England, United Kingdom.

Career

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1996
{"id":103834265,"title":"Peak Practice","year":1996,"character":"Fred Hargrave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/peak-practice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834265.jpg"},"released":1}
Peak Practice
Peak Practice as Fred Hargrave
{"id":215692,"title":"Screen One","year":"1992","character":"Man on Bus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/screen-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215692.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215692.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Screen One
Screen One as Man on Bus
{"id":9754,"title":"The Brittas Empire","year":1992,"character":"Mr Franklin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-brittas-empire","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9754.jpg"},"released":1}
The Brittas Empire
The Brittas Empire as Mr Franklin
{"id":8463,"title":"Lovejoy","year":1992,"character":"Don","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lovejoy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8463.jpg"},"released":1}
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Don
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1990,"character":"Dr. Adams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Poirot
Poirot as Dr. Adams
{"id":9865,"title":"First of the Summer Wine","year":1988,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/first-of-the-summer-wine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9865.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9865.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":160967,"title":"The Girl","year":"1987","character":"Janitor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-girl-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160967.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160967.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
The Girl
The Girl as Janitor
{"id":1964,"title":"Lifeforce","year":"1985","character":"Physician","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lifeforce","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9r3qg1ee53m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9r3qg1ee53m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Lifeforce
Lifeforce as Physician
{"id":162083,"title":"Arthur's Hallowed Ground","year":"1984","character":"Eric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arthurs-hallowed-ground-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162083.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162083.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":8524,"title":"Remington Steele","year":1984,"character":"Hector Tolouse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/remington-steele","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8524.jpg"},"released":1}
Remington Steele
Remington Steele as Hector Tolouse
{"id":162597,"title":"Remembrance","year":"1982","character":"Vincent's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/remembrance-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162597.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Remembrance
Remembrance as Vincent's Father
{"id":10002,"title":"Hallelujah!","year":1981,"character":"Arthur Walton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hallelujah","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10002.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! as Arthur Walton
{"id":163285,"title":"The Boy Who Never Was","year":"1980","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boy-who-never-was","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163285.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163285.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":8553,"title":"Minder","year":1980,"character":"Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/minder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8553.jpg"},"released":1}
Minder
Minder as Brown
{"id":80916,"title":"The Knowledge","year":"1979","character":"Football Driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-knowledge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80916.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80916.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Knowledge
The Knowledge as Football Driver
{"id":64516,"title":"Sharon's Baby","year":"1976","character":"Police Inspector","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sharons-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39amo0i2fmpg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/39amo0i2fmpg.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Sharon's Baby
Sharon's Baby as Police Inspector
{"id":8624,"title":"The Brothers","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-brothers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8624.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":103834658,"title":"Timeslip","year":1970,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/timeslip","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834658.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
{"id":13844,"title":"Crossplot","year":"1969","character":"Man In Cafe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crossplot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13844.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Crossplot
Crossplot as Man In Cafe
{"id":196187,"title":"Theatre 625","year":"1965","character":"Sergeant Byrom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theatre-625-1965-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196187.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Theatre 625
Theatre 625 as Sergeant Byrom
{"id":14204,"title":"Room at the Top","year":"1959","character":"Man in Bar (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/room-at-the-top","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14204.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Room at the Top
Room at the Top as Man in Bar (uncredited)
{"id":10402,"title":"The Larkins","year":1958,"character":"Mr. Burlington Thrush","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-larkins-1958","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10402.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10402.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Larkins
The Larkins as Mr. Burlington Thrush