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Peter Benson

Actor

Peter Benson

Born June 13, 1943 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England, UKDied September 6, 201823 films

Peter Benson was an English actor, best known for playing the role of Bernie Scripps in the television series Heartbeat between 1995 and 2010.

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Tess posterFirst watchTess19797.1as Religious Fanatic (uncredited)A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
The First Great Train Robbery poster6.7The First Great Train Robbery1978The Shout poster6.0The Shout1978Putney Swope poster6.3Putney Swope1969Cry of the Banshee poster5.4Cry of the Banshee1970Hawk the Slayer poster4.8Hawk the Slayer1980

Filmography

23 films as actor
  1. 1994Requiem ApachePriest
  2. 1992The Count of SolarDr. Gares
  3. 1985Kisses on the BottomDad
  4. 1985The Burston RebellionPeggram
  5. 1983Doctor Who: TerminusBor
  6. 1983The Battle of WaterlooSniffer
  7. 1983The Tragedy of Richard IIIKing Henry VI
  8. 1983Henry VI Part 3King Henry VI
  9. 1983Henry VI Part 2King Henry VI
  10. 1983Henry VI Part 1King Henry VI
  11. 1982Pocketful of DreamsLenny
  12. 1981The Winter's TaleClown's Servant
  13. 1980Hawk the SlayerBlack Wizard
  14. 1980HamletSecond Gravedigger
  15. 1979TessReligious Fanatic (uncredited)
  16. 1978The First Great Train RobberyStation Despatcher
  17. 1978Night PeopleArnold
  18. 1978The Sailor's ReturnCharlie Nye
  19. 1978The ShoutHarry the Shepherd
  20. 1978The Dancing PrincessesA Shoemaker
  21. 1975Waiting at the Field GateMack
  22. 1970Cry of the BansheeBrander
  23. 1969Putney SwopeMr. Jingle