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Martin Benson (actor) (Martin Benjamin Benson) was born on 10 August, 1918 in London, England, is an English character actor (1918–2010). Discover Martin Benson (actor)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?
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Martin Benjamin Benson |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
91 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
10 August, 1918 |
| Birthday |
10 August |
| Birthplace |
London, England |
| Date of death |
28 February, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Markyate, Hertfordshire, England |
| Nationality |
London, England
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Martin Benson (actor) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 91 years old, Martin Benson (actor) height not available right now. We will update Martin Benson (actor)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Martin Benson (actor)'s Wife?
His wife is Joan Oliver (?–?) divorced
Joy Swinson-Benson (m. 1977–2010) (his death)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Joan Oliver (?–?) divorced
Joy Swinson-Benson (m. 1977–2010) (his death) |
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Martin Benson (actor) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Martin Benson (actor) worth at the age of 91 years old? Martin Benson (actor)’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from London, England. We have estimated Martin Benson (actor)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actor |
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Timeline
Martin Benjamin Benson (10 August 1918 – 28 February 2010) was a British character actor who appeared in films, theatre and television.
He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions.
Benson was born in the East End of London, into a Jewish family, the son of a Russian-Jewish grocer and his Polish-Jewish wife who had left Russia at the revolution.
After attending Tottenham Grammar School on a scholarship, he served in the 2nd Searchlight, Royal Artillery, during World War II.
Stationed in Cairo, Egypt, he and Arthur Lowe founded the repertory company Mercury Theatre in Alexandria.
He is remembered for his role as the Kralaholme in the original London production of The King and I, a role he recreated in the Oscar-winning film version.
Appearing in films for over six decades, Benson played mostly supporting characters or villains.
His films include The Blind Goddess (1948), Wheel of Fate (1953), Interpol (1957), The Strange World of Planet X (1958), Once More, with Feeling! (1959), Exodus (1960), Five Golden Hours (1961), A Shot in the Dark (1964), Pope Joan (1972), The Sea Wolves (1980) and Angela's Ashes (1999).
He appeared as a barrister, using his own name, in the unscripted series The Verdict is Yours which ran for several years in the 1950s.
Cases were shown and the previously unknown verdict was given by jury of viewers.
In 1957 he made a guest appearance on The Jack Benny Show.
In the same year he played the recurring
character the Duke de Medici in the children's adventure series Sword of Freedom.
Benson played both serious roles, such as Ali in Killers of Kilimanjaro (1959) and comic roles, such as Maurice in A Shot in the Dark.
In 1960 he appeared in the series Danger Man in the episode entitled "Position of Trust" as Fawzi.
He also had an uncredited role in MGM's hit historical film, Ivanhoe, and in 1963 he acted in another historic
film, as Ramos in Cleopatra (which also starred Elizabeth Taylor).
In 1964, he appeared as Mr. Solo, the gangster who is killed by Goldfinger's henchman Oddjob in the James Bond film Goldfinger.
He appeared in many roles on television.
In 1981 he appeared in the television production of The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, albeit unrecognisable under the heavy make-up and costume of Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz, leader of the Vogon fleet sent to destroy Earth.
His last appearance was in the TV series Casualty in 2005.
Benson died in his sleep on 28 February 2010, from natural causes.
