Actor

Jay Benedict

April 11, 1951 · Burbank, California, USA

Jay Benedict (April 11, 1951 – April 4, 2020) was an American actor who spent most of his life and career in the United Kingdom. He was frequently cast as American characters in British films and television programmes. He was best known for his television roles as Doug Hamilton in the soap opera Emmerdale, and as Captain/Major John Kieffer in the detective drama Foyle's War, in the episodes "Invasion" and "All Clear". He also played Russ Jorden, Newt's father, in the special "Extended Edition" of the film Aliens. Benedict was born in Burbank, California. He moved to Europe with his family in the 1960s, and spent most of his working life in England. He was of half German descent.

Notable work

7.8
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
as Rich Twit
7.7
Two Is a Family (2016)
as Doctor
6.8
The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013)
as French Foreign Minister
5.3
Double Team (1997)
as Brandon
5.4
I.T. (2016)
as Detective Unrein
7.3
Victor/Victoria (1982)
as Guy Langois
6.5
Saving Grace (2000)
as Master of Ceremonies
6
Hostile (2018)
as Wounded Man
6.1
Moonwalkers (2015)
as Colonel Dickford
6.6
Page Eight (2011)
as Master of the College
6.1
The Russia House (1990)
as Spikey
5.9
Madame (2017)
as Dr. Schwiman

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