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Benjamin Whitrow

Actor

Benjamin Whitrow

Born February 17, 1937 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKDied September 28, 201747 films

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Chaplin posterFirst watchChaplin19927.4as Station MasterAn aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.View film

Essential films

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Darkest Hour poster7.4Darkest Hour2017Chicken Run poster6.9Chicken Run2000Damage poster6.6Damage1992Quadrophenia poster7.0Quadrophenia1979Clockwise poster6.2Clockwise1986FairyTale: A True Story poster6.4FairyTale: A True Story1997Restoration poster6.1Restoration1995Scenes of a Sexual Nature poster5.3Scenes of a Sexual Nature2006

Filmography

47 films as actor
  1. 2017Darkest HourSir Samuel Hoare
  2. 2009BomberAlistar
  3. 2006Scenes of a Sexual NatureEddie Wright
  4. 2005The Queen's SisterCronin
  5. 2000Chicken RunFowler (voice)
  6. 1998Jilting JoeArthur
  7. 1997FairyTale: A True StoryMr. Binley
  8. 1996The Merchant of VeniceAntonio
  9. 1995RestorationMerivel's Father
  10. 1992ChaplinStation Master
  11. 1992DamageCivil Servant
  12. 1989The AttractionsLawson
  13. 1988A Man for All SeasonsThomas Cromwell
  14. 1988On the Black HillArkwright
  15. 1988Natural CausesWalter Bryce
  16. 1988HawksMr Granger
  17. 1988Lucky SunilMr. Slipper
  18. 1987The Devil's DiscipleMajor Swindon
  19. 1987Personal ServicesMr. Marsden
  20. 1986Paying Guests (Part 2)Mr. Kemp
  21. 1986Paying Guests (Part 1)Mr. Kemp
  22. 1986ClockwiseHeadmaster
  23. 1986The Insurance ManLecturer in Medical School
  24. 1985A Crack in the IceCapt. Kirov
  25. 1984Hay FeverRichard Greatham
  26. 1984Sharma and BeyondAnton Heron
  27. 1983Where's the Key?Doctor
  28. 1982Brimstone & TreacleBusinessman
  29. 1982A Shocking AccidentHeadmaster
  30. 1982A Bit of Singing and DancingMr. Curry
  31. 1982On ApprovalRichard
  32. 1982By GeorgeGeorge
  33. 1981The FactoryJames Sellars
  34. 1981Troilus & CressidaUlysses
  35. 1980Minor ComplicationsPhillips
  36. 1979QuadropheniaMr. Fulford
  37. 1979A Moment in TimeHarry
  38. 1979One Fine DayBlake
  39. 1979Afternoon OffFather
  40. 1978A Dog's RansomEdward Reynolds
  41. 1977One Day at a TimeTom
  42. 1977Able's WillStephen
  43. 1975Two SundaysHouse Master
  44. 1975Plaintiffs and DefendantsJosh
  45. 1975King LearDuke of Albany
  46. 1973The Merchant of VeniceDuke of Venice
  47. 1963West 11Party Guest (uncredited)