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'''Jonathan Edmund Fulford "John" Turner<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jul/21/john-benfield-obituary|title=John Benfield obituary|newspaper=The Guardian |date=21 July 2020 |last1=Hayward |first1=Anthony }}</ref>''' (9 November 1951 – 16 June 2020), better known by his [[stage name]] '''John Benfield''', was a British character actor.
'''John Benfield''' (b. 1951; Manchester) is a British actor, who has appeared in 75 TV episodes or films starting in 1981. He lives in Oxford with his wife, Lillian, and son, Fred.


==Early life and education==
==Selected filmography==
Benfield was born at Wanstead, Essex, son of margarine sales representative Fred Turner and his wife Joan, née White. He was educated at Loughton school, then the town's further education college; after four years as an ambulance driver in London, he studied history at the [[University of Nottingham]], during which time he discovered a passion for acting with the drama society. After training at the [[Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art]] from 1976 to 1978, with there already being an actor called "John Turner", he assumed the stage name "John Benfield", the surname coming from his mother's side.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jul/21/john-benfield-obituary|title=John Benfield obituary|newspaper=The Guardian |date=21 July 2020 |last1=Hayward |first1=Anthony }}</ref>

==Career==
Benfield appeared in 75 television episodes or films starting in 1981 with small parts in [[BBC]] drama adaptations, such as ''The Winter's Tale'' and ''The Day of the Triffids''.

==Personal life==
Benfield lived in [[Oxfordshire]] with his wife, Lilian, née Lees. They had one son, Freddie.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/18568001.obituary-prime-suspect-star-john-benfield/|title=Prime Suspect star had many roles in a long career|website=Oxford Mail|date=8 July 2020 }}</ref>

He died of [[sarcoma]] in June 2020 at the age of 68.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries-archive/obituaries/john-benfield|title=Obituary: John Benfield|website=The Stage}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
===Film===
* ''[[Buster (film)|Buster]]'' (1988) as Jimmy
*''Breakout'' (1984) as Minder
*''[[Cassandra's Dream]]'' (2007) as Father (Brian)
*''[[Whoops Apocalypse (film)|Whoops Apocalypse]]'' (1986) as Secret Service Agent
*''[[Buster (film)|Buster]]'' (1988) as Jimmy
*''[[Hidden Agenda (1990 film)|Hidden Agenda]]'' (1990) as Maxwell
*''[[In the Name of the Father (film)|In the Name of the Father]]'' (1993) as Chief Prison Officer Barker
*''[[Beautiful Thing (film)|Beautiful Thing]]'' (1996) as Rodney Barr
*''[[101 Dalmatians (1996 film)|101 Dalmatians]]'' (1996) as Doorman
*''[[Owd Bob (1998 film)|Owd Bob]]'' (1998) as Blake
*''[[Cousin Bette (1998 film)|Cousin Bette]]'' (1998) as Dr. Bianchon
*''[[You're Dead (film)|You're Dead]]'' (1999) as Badger
*''[[24 Hours in London]]'' (2000) as Insp. Duggan
*''[[Lover's Prayer]]'' (2001) as Nirmansky
*''Endgame'' (2001) as Dunston
*''Den tredje vågen'' (2003) as Stevens
*''[[Evilenko]]'' (2004)
*''[[Flood (2007 film)|Flood]]'' (2007) as Frank
*''[[Cassandra's Dream]]'' (2007) as Brian Blaine
*''[[Speed Racer (film)|Speed Racer]]'' (2008) as Cruncher Block
*''[[Speed Racer (film)|Speed Racer]]'' (2008) as Cruncher Block
*''[[The Best Offer]]'' (2013) as Barman
*''[[The Best Offer]]'' (2013) as Barman
*''[[Cold Skin (film)|Cold Skin]]'' (2017) as Captain Axel
*''[[Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle]]'' (2018) as Wolf Elder (voice)
*''[[The Coldest Game]]'' (2019) as Dr. Peter (final film role)


===TV===
===TV===
*''[[Sharpe (TV series)|Sharpe]]'' (1997) as General Jean-Baptiste Calvet
*''[[Eurocops]]'' (1988-1990) as DC George Jackson
*''[[Treasure Island]]'' (1990 TV Movie) as Black Dog
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*''[[Prime Suspect (UK TV series)|Prime Suspect]]'' (1991-1995) as Superintendent Michael Kernan
*''[[Maigret (1992 TV series)|Maigret]]'' (1993) as Henri Lautier
*''[[Sharpe's Revenge (TV programme)|Sharpe's Revenge]]'' (1997) as General Calvet
*''[[Hippies (TV series)|Hippies]]'' (1999)
*''[[The Worst Week of My Life]]'' (2004) as Ron Steel
*''[[The Worst Week of My Life]]'' (2004) as Ron Steel
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*''[[Prime Suspect (UK TV series)|Prime Suspect]]'' (1991-95) as Superintendent Michael Kernan
*''[[Eurocops]]'' (TV series) (1988-1990) as DC George Jackson


===Other===
===Other===
*''[[Circular Time|Doctor Who: Circular Time]]'' (Audio Drama)
*''[[Circular Time|Doctor Who: Circular Time]]'' (Audio Drama)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:29, 7 June 2023

John Benfield
Born
Jonathan Edmund Fulford Turner

(1951-11-09)9 November 1951
Wanstead, Essex, England
Died16 June 2020(2020-06-16) (aged 68)[1]
Occupation(s)Film and television actor

Jonathan Edmund Fulford "John" Turner[2] (9 November 1951 – 16 June 2020), better known by his stage name John Benfield, was a British character actor.

Early life and education[edit]

Benfield was born at Wanstead, Essex, son of margarine sales representative Fred Turner and his wife Joan, née White. He was educated at Loughton school, then the town's further education college; after four years as an ambulance driver in London, he studied history at the University of Nottingham, during which time he discovered a passion for acting with the drama society. After training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art from 1976 to 1978, with there already being an actor called "John Turner", he assumed the stage name "John Benfield", the surname coming from his mother's side.[3]

Career[edit]

Benfield appeared in 75 television episodes or films starting in 1981 with small parts in BBC drama adaptations, such as The Winter's Tale and The Day of the Triffids.

Personal life[edit]

Benfield lived in Oxfordshire with his wife, Lilian, née Lees. They had one son, Freddie.[4]

He died of sarcoma in June 2020 at the age of 68.[5]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

TV[edit]

Other[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sir Ian Holm and John Benfield". Markham, Froggatt & Irwin. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
  2. ^ Hayward, Anthony (21 July 2020). "John Benfield obituary". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Hayward, Anthony (21 July 2020). "John Benfield obituary". The Guardian.
  4. ^ "Prime Suspect star had many roles in a long career". Oxford Mail. 8 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Obituary: John Benfield". The Stage.

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