Daniel Benzali

Daniel Benzali

75 · Born: Jan 20, 1950

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1950 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Parents
  • Lee Benzali
  • Carlo Benzali

Biography

Daniel Benzali is a globally recognized and accomplished actor, whose remarkable performances have captivated audiences for over three decades, across a diverse array of film, television, and theatre productions.

Notably, Benzali received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his outstanding portrayal of superstar attorney Ted Hoffman in the highly acclaimed and groundbreaking television series, Murder One, which premiered in 1995.

Furthermore, he was extended the esteemed honor of being invited to join the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

In addition to his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Benzali has also made significant contributions to the London Theatre scene, where he has starred in numerous productions, including the global hit musical, Evita, in which he played the role of Juan Domingo Perón.

Another notable highlight of his career includes his starring role opposite the legendary Patti LuPone in the world premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Sunset Boulevard.

Fans of Benzali's work can also enjoy his singing on the world premiere cast recording of Sunset Boulevard, as well as on his own album, Benzali, which showcases his impressive vocal range and talent.

Career

2008
Jericho
Jericho as Thomas Valente
2003
The Agency
The Agency as Robert Quinn
2002
Dead Heat
Dead Heat as Frank Finnegan
2001
Boss of Bosses
Boss of Bosses as Bruce Mouw
The Grey Zone
The Grey Zone as Simon Schlermer
Vegas, City of Dreams
Vegas, City of Dreams as Dr. Sigmund Stein
2000
Screwed
Screwed as Detective Tom Dewey
1999
All the Little Animals
All the Little Animals as Bernard 'The Fat' De Winter
Her Married Lover
Her Married Lover as Det. Joe Lansing
Suckers
Suckers as Reggie
1997
Murder at 1600
Murder at 1600 as Agent Nick Spikings
1995
Murder One
Murder One as Theodore 'Ted' Hoffman
1994
A Child's Cry for Help
A Child's Cry for Help as Dr. Everett Morris
1992
Citizen Cohn
Citizen Cohn as Francis Joseph Cardinal Spellman
Afterburn
Afterburn as Col. John Patterson
The Distinguished Gentleman
The Distinguished Gentleman as 'Skeeter' Warburton
1991
A Day in October
A Day in October as Solomon Kublitz
1990
1988
Messenger of Death
Messenger of Death as Barney Doyle
1987
Pack of Lies
Pack of Lies as Peter Schafer
1986
The Last Days of Patton
The Last Days of Patton as Col. Glen Spurling
Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse as William Kubert (US Defence Secretary)
1985
White Nights
White Nights as Dr. Asher
Insignificance
Insignificance as First Theatrical Agent