Where to watch Jay Benedict in the UK
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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 …
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- The Dark Knight Rises (2012) as Rich Twit
- Foyle's War (2002) as Captain John Kieffer
- Bergerac (1981) as Martin Colley
- American Playhouse (1982) as S.E.D.
- Lexx (1997) as Vet
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Bob
- Sharpe (1993) as Verigny
- Maigret (1991) as M. Crosby
- Lilyhammer (2012) as Agent Becker
- S Club 7 (1999) as Joni's Boyfriend
- London Spy (2015) as Phone Voice (voice)
- Hostile (2018) as Wounded Man
- Two Is a Family (2016) as Doctor
- Tycoon (1978) as Robert Gergen
- Double Team (1997) as Brandon
- I.T. (2016) as Detective Unrein
- Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003) as Frank Crowe
- Victor/Victoria (1982) as Guy Langois
- The 100 Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013) as French Foreign Minister
- Madame (2017) as Dr. Schwiman
- Moonwalkers (2015) as Colonel Dickford
- Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) as Bruce
- Page Eight (2011) as Master of the College
- The Russia House (1990) as Spikey
- Number 10 (1983) as DC Edwards
- Shining Through (1992) as Wisecracker in War Room
- Cilla (2014) as Ed Sullivan
- Saving Grace (2000) as Master of Ceremonies
- Anglo Saxon Attitudes (1992) as Yves Houdet
- Hanover Street (1979) as Cpl. Daniel Giler
- Secret Agents (2004) as L'Américain
- The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) as Didier Le Clair
- Death Train (1993) as Halloran
- The Maidens' Conspiracy (2006) as Turkish Ambassador
- RKO 281 (1999) as Darryl Zanuck
- The Lonely Lady (1983) Cast
- 400 Boys (2013) as Stadium Technician
- Only Love (1998) as Roger
- Mosquito Man (2005) as Dr. Aaron Michaels
- Icon (2005) as Carey Jordan
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Most-watched Jay Benedict films currently: The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Hostile (2018), Two Is a Family (2016), Double Team (1997), I.T. (2016).
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Selected TV credits: Foyle's War (2002), Bergerac (1981), American Playhouse (1982), Lexx (1997), 2Point4 Children (1991).
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