John Bennett
ActingAbout John Bennett
John Bennett was educated at Bradfield College in Berkshire, then trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, followed by a wide repertory theatre experience including Bromley, Bristol Old Vic, Dundee, the Edinburgh Festival and Watford before going to London's West End. Often cast as a villain, Bennett had many roles on television including Market in Honey Lane, Porridge, Survivors, The Avengers, Strange Report, Bergerac, The Professionals and four episodes of The Saint. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Bennett reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Bennett's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Bennett remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Needle, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Bennett Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Bennett's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Bennett.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chaos and Cadavers | Mr Resurrection | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Pianist | Dr. Ehrlich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Adulation #4 | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Not 360 | Actor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Charlotte Gray | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Breathtaking | Mr. Henshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Bridge of Dragons | The Registrar | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Alien Nation: Millennium | Officer Laskau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Priest | Father Redstone | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kangaroo Man | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Split Second | Dr Schulman | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady | Sigmund Freud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The War That Never Ends | Corcyran Representative | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Needle | Chief Constable | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Antonia and Jane | Uncle Irwin Carlinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Tenth Man | Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Franz Kafka's 'The Trial' | Chaplain / Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Tai-Pan | Orlov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Give My Regards to Broad Street | Mr. Rath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Plague Dogs | Don (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Eye of the Needle | Kleinmann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Dybbuk | Messenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Mirror Crack'd | Barnsby ("Murder at Midnight") | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The House on Garibaldi Street | Aaron Lazar | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Watership Down | Captain Holly (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Greek Tycoon | Servant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang | Li H'sen Chang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Face of Darkness | Inquisitor & Psychiatrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Shadow-Line | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Message | Salool | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs | General Finch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | Joseph Goebbels | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House in Nightmare Park | Patel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Anything Can Happen | Geoff Bridges | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Henry VIII and His Six Wives | Wriothesley | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The House That Dripped Blood | Detective Inspector Holloway (segment "Framework Story") | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Syndicate | Dr. Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Pseudolus' mark | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kaleidoscope | Poker Player | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders | Waiter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Barber of Stamford Hill | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Arab Sheik (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Pirates of Blood River | Penal Colony Guard (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Crooks Anonymous | Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Postman's Knock | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Victim | Undercover Detective (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Curse of the Werewolf | Policeman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Challenge | Spider | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | A Taste of Money | Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
John Bennett - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Bennett?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bennett is "Needle" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Bennett acted in?
John Bennett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Bennett?
Other notable films include "The Pianist", "Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang", and "Lawrence of Arabia".