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Martin Benson

1918–2010 · Actor

Biography

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Martin Benjamin Benson (10 August 1918 – 28 February 2010) was an English character actor, who appeared in films, theatre and television. He appeared in both British and Hollywood productions.

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Notable Noir Roles

Escape by Night

1953Dir. John Gilling · Guillio Rossini

An Italian racketeer on the run in London holes up in a disused theatre with a hard-drinking journalist out to get the full story.

23 Paces to Baker Street

1956Dir. Henry Hathaway · Pillings

Philip Hannon, a blind playwright living in London, overhears part of a conversation , that leads him into a desperate race, to find a kidnapped child. When he gets no help from the police, he along w…

Istanbul

1957Dir. Joseph Pevney · Mr. Darius

A suspected diamond smuggler returns to Istanbul and finds the lady love he thought was dead...or does he?

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1953–1957