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Peter Benson

Bio: Peter Benson was an English actor, best known for playing the role of Bernie Scripps in the television series Heartbeat between 1995 and 2010.
Born: Sun, Jun 13 1943
Birthplace: Wallasey, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Sep 06 2018
Peter Benson is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Requiem Apache
Requiem Apache
Peter Benson was 51 in Requiem Apache as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1994
Poster of The Count of Solar
The Count of Solar
Peter Benson was 48 in The Count of Solar as 'Dr. Gares'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1992
Poster of The Burston Rebellion
The Burston Rebellion
Peter Benson was 41 in The Burston Rebellion as 'Peggram'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1985
Poster of Doctor Who: Terminus
Doctor Who: Terminus
Peter Benson was 39 in Doctor Who: Terminus as 'Bor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1983
Poster of The Battle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo
Peter Benson was 39 in The Battle of Waterloo as 'Sniffer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of The Tragedy of Richard III
The Tragedy of Richard III
Peter Benson was 39 in The Tragedy of Richard III as 'King Henry VI'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 3
Henry VI Part 3
Peter Benson was 39 in Henry VI Part 3 as 'King Henry VI'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 2
Henry VI Part 2
Peter Benson was 39 in Henry VI Part 2 as 'King Henry VI'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1983
Poster of Henry VI Part 1
Henry VI Part 1
Peter Benson was 39 in Henry VI Part 1 as 'King Henry VI'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1983
Poster of Pocketful of Dreams
Pocketful of Dreams
Peter Benson was 38 in Pocketful of Dreams as 'Lenny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of The Winter's Tale
The Winter's Tale
Peter Benson was 37 in The Winter's Tale as 'Clown's Servant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Hawk the Slayer
Hawk the Slayer
Peter Benson was 37 in Hawk the Slayer as 'Black Wizard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1980
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
Peter Benson was 36 in Hamlet as 'Second Gravedigger'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1980
Poster of Tess
Tess
Peter Benson was 36 in Tess as 'Religious Fanatic (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of The First Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery
Peter Benson was 35 in The First Great Train Robbery as 'Station Despatcher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of Night People
Night People
Peter Benson was 35 in Night People as 'Arnold'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1978
Poster of The Sailor's Return
The Sailor's Return
Peter Benson was 35 in The Sailor's Return as 'Charlie Nye'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of The Shout
The Shout
Peter Benson was 35 in The Shout as 'Harry the Shepherd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1978
Poster of The Dancing Princesses
The Dancing Princesses
Peter Benson was 34 in The Dancing Princesses as 'A Shoemaker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Waiting at the Field Gate
Waiting at the Field Gate
Peter Benson was 31 in Waiting at the Field Gate as 'Mack'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1975
Poster of Cry of the Banshee
Cry of the Banshee
Peter Benson was 27 in Cry of the Banshee as 'Brander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1970
Poster of Putney Swope
Putney Swope
Peter Benson was 26 in Putney Swope as 'Mr. Jingle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Peter Benson was 59+ in The Royal as 'Bernie Scripps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Peter Benson was 49+ in Peak Practice as 'Terry Alston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Peter Benson was 49+ in A Touch of Frost as 'Bernard Elliott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Peter Benson was 48+ in Heartbeat as 'Bernie Scripps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Perfect Scoundrels
Perfect Scoundrels
Peter Benson was 46+ in Perfect Scoundrels as 'Huber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Jeeves and Wooster
Jeeves and Wooster
Peter Benson was 46+ in Jeeves and Wooster as 'Mr Rowbotham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of The Chief
The Chief
Peter Benson was 46+ in The Chief as 'Arthur Dolland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 20 1990
Poster of A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
Peter Benson was 43+ in A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery as 'Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 25 1987
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Peter Benson was 42+ in Lovejoy as 'Peter Farquar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Blackadder
Blackadder
Peter Benson was 40+ in Blackadder as 'Henry VII'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of Tenko
Tenko
Peter Benson was 38+ in Tenko as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 22 1981
Poster of The Borgias
The Borgias
Peter Benson was 38+ in The Borgias as 'Gaspare Pato'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Peter Benson was 36+ in The Enigma Files as 'Mr. Borrit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Peter Benson was 35+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare as 'King Henry VI/Priest (uncredited), King Henry VI, Second Gravedigger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Peter Benson was 35+ in Born and Bred as 'Spanish Waiter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Life of Shakespeare
Life of Shakespeare
Peter Benson was 35+ in Life of Shakespeare as 'Peter Phipps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of The Devil's Crown
The Devil's Crown
Peter Benson was 34+ in The Devil's Crown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Peter Benson was 34+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Bernard Wain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of BBC2 Play of the Week
BBC2 Play of the Week
Peter Benson was 34+ in BBC2 Play of the Week as 'Arnold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Peter Benson was 32+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Peter Benson was 30+ in Playhouse as 'Lenny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Peter Benson was 20+ in Doctor Who as 'The Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Albion Market
Albion Market
Peter Benson will be 75+ in Albion Market
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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