Benjamin Whitrow
British actor
Benjamin John Whitrow (17 February 1937 – 28 September 2017) was an English actor. He was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor for his role as Mr Bennet in the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice.
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Born | Benjamin John Whitrow 17 February 1937 |
Died | 28 September 2017 (aged 80) |
Education | Dragon School Tonbridge School Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1964–present |
Spouse |
Catherine Cook (m. 1972) |
Children | 3, including Angus Imrie |
Whitrow voiced the role of Fowler in the 2000 animated movie Chicken Run. His other movie appearances include Quadrophenia (1979), Personal Services (1987) and Bomber (2009).
Whitrow died on 28 September 2017 at the age of 80.[1]
References
change- ↑ Coveney, Michael (29 September 2017). "Benjamin Whitrow obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
Other websites
change- Benjamin Whitrow at bbc.co.uk Drama
- Benjamin Whitrow on IMDb