John Bentley

John Bentley

Deceased · Born: Dec 2, 1916 · Died: Aug 13, 2009

Personal Details

BornDec 2, 1916 Sparkhill, Birmingham, England, UK
Spouse
  • Joyce ?

    ( May 20, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Patricia Smith

Biography

John Bentley, a renowned British actor, entered this world on December 2, 1916, in Sparkhill, a charming suburb of Birmingham, England, UK. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the silver screen, with notable roles in films such as "Calling Paul Temple" (1948),"Salute the Toff" (1951),and "Bombay Waterfront" (1952).

Bentley's personal life was marked by two significant marriages. His first union was with Joyce?, a woman who brought love and companionship into his life. Later, he wed Patricia Smith, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, John Bentley's life came to a close on August 13, 2009, in Petworth, West Sussex, England, UK. Despite his passing, his legacy as a talented actor continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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1982
Still of the Night
Still of the Night as Night Watchman
{"id":22507,"title":"The Front","year":"1976","character":"Bartender","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-front","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22507.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Front
The Front as Bartender
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1964
Crossroads
Crossroads as Hugh Mortimer
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Crossroads
Crossroads as Hugh Mortimer
{"id":65977,"title":"The Singer Not the Song","year":"1961","character":"Police Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-singer-not-the-song","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65977.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65977.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
The Singer Not the Song
The Singer Not the Song as Police Captain
{"id":66162,"title":"Mary Had a Little...","year":"1961","character":"Dr. Malcolm Nettel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mary-had-a-little","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66162.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66162.jpg"},"released":1}
Mary Had a Little...
Mary Had a Little... as Dr. Malcolm Nettel
{"id":173771,"title":"Alice Through the Looking Box","year":"1960","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alice-through-the-looking-box","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173771.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
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1959
Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling as Dave Carson
{"id":66606,"title":"Submarine Seahawk","year":"1958","character":"Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/submarine-seahawk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66606.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Submarine Seahawk
Submarine Seahawk as Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner
{"id":173973,"title":"Istanbul","year":"1957","character":"Insp. R.P. Nural","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/istanbul-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173973.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173973.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Istanbul
Istanbul as Insp. R.P. Nural
{"id":174110,"title":"Escape from the Iron Curtain","year":"1956","character":"Capt. Philip J. Lawton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-from-the-iron-curtain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174110.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174110.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Escape from the Iron Curtain
Escape from the Iron Curtain as Capt. Philip J. Lawton
{"id":196292,"title":"Escape in the Sun","year":"1956","character":"Jim Harrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/escape-in-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196292.jpg"},"released":1}
Escape in the Sun
Escape in the Sun as Jim Harrison
{"id":82575,"title":"The Flaw","year":"1955","character":"Paul Oliveri","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flaw-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82575.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Flaw
The Flaw as Paul Oliveri
{"id":67193,"title":"The Way Out","year":"1955","character":"Det. Sgt. Seagrave","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-out-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67193.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67193.jpg"},"released":1}
The Way Out
The Way Out as Det. Sgt. Seagrave
{"id":67278,"title":"Stolen Assignment","year":"1955","character":"Mike Billings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-assignment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67278.jpg"},"released":1}
Stolen Assignment
Stolen Assignment as Mike Billings
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The Deadliest Sin
The Deadliest Sin as Inspector Kessler
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1954
The Last Appointment
The Last Appointment as Mike Billings
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The White Huntress
The White Huntress as Paul Dobson
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River Beat
River Beat as Det. Insp. Dan Barker
{"id":174267,"title":"Double Exposure","year":"1954","character":"Pete Fleming","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/double-exposure-1954","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174267.jpg"},"released":1}
Double Exposure
Double Exposure as Pete Fleming
{"id":82663,"title":"Black Orchid","year":"1953","character":"Eric Blair","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-orchid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82663.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82663.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Black Orchid
Black Orchid as Eric Blair
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{"id":186811,"title":"The Woman's Angle","year":"1952","character":"Renfro Mansell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-womans-angle-1952","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186811.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Woman's Angle
The Woman's Angle as Renfro Mansell
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Bombay Waterfront
Bombay Waterfront as Paul Temple
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The Big Frame
The Big Frame as Clark Sutton
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Tread Softly
Tread Softly as Keith Gilbert
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Salute the Toff
Salute the Toff as The Honourable Richard Rollison
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1950
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The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life as Richard Tassell: Staff of Nutbourne
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1948
Calling Paul Temple
Calling Paul Temple as Paul Temple