Paul Benedict
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Paul Benedict (September 17, 1938 – December 1, 2008) was an American actor who made numerous appearances in television and movies beginning in the 1960s. He was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the popular PBS children's show Sesame Street, and as the quirky English neighbor "Harry Bentley" on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons. Often mistakenly credited as Charlie Bucket's school teacher (the uncredited role of Mr. Turkentine), in the cult classic Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, who was actually played by David Battley. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Benedict, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Paul Benedict Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Paul Benedict reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Paul Benedict's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Paul Benedict's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Devil's Advocate, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Paul Benedict Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paul Benedict's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Paul Benedict has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Side by Each | Chief Rodrocks | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | After the Sunset | Night Shift Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Martin Berg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Isn't She Great | Prof. Brainiac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Fish in the Bathtub | Milo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Walter Krasna (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman | Not Guffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Guns & Lipstick | Mickey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman | Dr. Victor Loeb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's | Malcolm Maltved | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Addams Family | Judge Womack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry | Dr. Plotner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Freshman | Arthur Fleeber | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Babycakes | Magleby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Chair | Warden Edward Dwyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cocktail | Finance Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Arthur 2: On the Rocks | Fairchild | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | Tucker 'Smitty' Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Lonely Guy | Dr. Zook (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Man with Two Brains | Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Electric Grandmother | Guido Fantoccini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Spinal Tap: The Final Tour | Hotel Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Desperate Moves | Cosmo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Billy in the Lowlands | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Goodbye Girl | Mark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Making of 'The Goodbye Girl' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Bad Dog | Owner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mandingo | Brownlee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Smile | Orren Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Hustling | Lester Traube | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Front Page | Plunkett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Up the Sandbox | Dr. Beineke | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Jeremiah Johnson | Reverend Lindquist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Deadhead Miles | Hitchhiker | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight | Shots O'Toole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | They Might Be Giants | Chestnut Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Taking Off | Ben Lockston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cold Turkey | Zen Buddhist | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Virgin President | Rutherford Melon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Double-Barrelled Detective Story | Wells Fargo Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
Paul Benedict - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paul Benedict?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Benedict is "The Devil's Advocate" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Paul Benedict acted in?
Paul Benedict has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paul Benedict?
Other notable films include "This Is Spinal Tap", "Jeremiah Johnson", and "The Front Page".