Colin Bennett

Acting

Colin Bennett

England, UK · Died 23 February 2024

Colin Bennett was an English television actor, best known for playing Mr Bennett, stooge to Tony Hart in his shows Hartbeat and Take Hart. Also on TV, he appeared as Zarquon in The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and hosted Night Shift from 1992 to 1999. His film credits included Brian and Charles, and Ben Wheatley's adaptation of Rebecca. He died on 23rd February, 2024.

Known for

Highlights

Rebecca2020 · Film · Ben's Father
Industry2020 · Series · Peter Stevens
William Tell2025 · Film · Melchtal’s Father
Brian and Charles2022 · Film · Arthur
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981 · Series · Zarquon
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · Series · Lester

Filmography

Movies

8 films

William Tell2025 · Film · Melchtal’s Father
Ocean Deep2023 · Film · Glen
York Witches Society2022 · Film · Priest
Brian and Charles2022 · Film · Arthur
Rebecca2020 · Film · Ben's Father
Starwatch1988 · Film · Computer
Success Is the Best Revenge1984 · Film · Usher
She Loves Me1979 · Film · Ensemble

Filmography

Series

7 shows

The Change2023 · Series · Alan
Industry2020 · Series · Peter Stevens
A Killing on the Exchange1987 · Series · Nathaniel Mustard
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Seth Neddermeyer
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy1981 · Series · Zarquon
Oppenheimer1980 · Series · Seth Neddermeyer
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · Series · Lester